I'm super disappointed to hear that it's a 4-mix. I know they've worked most of the bugs out of the 600, but I'd still rather have one that isn't. If it's heavier than the 600, I'd just as soon pick up the Husky. In my case though, weight is more important. I'll just stick with the 600, as it had all the power I need.
I still have a br400 with a severe case of piston slap ...the bastard wont quit !
Wasn't that the Redmax strato engined one? Probably Stihl's best blower ever.
If you like your 2 stroke stuff you better hang onto it. I have a feeling the 2 strokes will be an EPA no-no in the future.
I prefer the pro built 2-stroke engine of the Shinny. Mine has been flawless. However, the BR600 is lighter, more comfortable, and has plenty of power. Both are great blowers.Brad, how would you rate the br600 in comparison to the Shinny 802?
It all depends on where you live and if it's a red state or a blue state. If you live in California I think it's already here. Fortunately I don't..Give us a time frame when you think this will happen. Eventually it will disappear just like leaded gas, leaded paint and low sulfur diesel. I don't forsee it happening in the next 5 years. The only thing you need to know about a back pack blower is Shindaiwa.
for what its worth the numbers I was given for the cfm were supposedly including the tube...With blowers they list the CFM and air speed numbers without the tube hose connected
As with many other things, stihl kinda fudges things when it comes to product specs. With blowers they list the CFM and air speed numbers without the tube hose connected....which is kinda silly as one usually has the hose attached in operation. Other more honest OEM's list their specs with hose attached. IMO their H/held units are pretty good, but there are far better options for backpacks. l have used kawasaki, echo, stihl and others but the best quality, most powerefull unit l have ever used is made by Solo and is was around 70cc. The solo had little clever differences like a small bend at the end of tube instead of a straight end making sweeping much better. Hopefully the BR700 is an improvement on previous models.
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