KMB
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I’ve put off for 2 years getting a handheld blower (I don’t need a backpack blower for what I ‘need’ to use it for…and there’s the money thing also). Whenever I got around to thinking about getting one, something else needed paying or buying first. So with the first bunch of leaves falling, I’m again thinking about getting the blower. This year I plan on making good on my threat of actually buying one. I’ve did some research and narrowed it down to either the Stihl BG86 or Echo PB-251 (buying the flat nozzle separate for a few bucks…I’ve checked it out already…cheaper than paying for the PB-255 if I go Echo). Good ‘local’ dealers for both brands are a main reason why I’m choosing between these 2 brands. I know that mods can make other blowers better, but I’ll stick to these for now. There would be about $55.00 more to spend for the Stihl…I know not much to most of you here…but I could use it for other expenses for my family if I feel that the Echo would work for me. If the Stihl sounds that much better, than I’ll try and get it. I would like to buy once and be satisfied the first time.
I know the Stihl has the better specs as far as air volume numbers (and air speed), but I’d like to see if anybody here has ran BOTH of these blowers and to hear what they have to say about them in the way of comparison.
Kevin
I know the Stihl has the better specs as far as air volume numbers (and air speed), but I’d like to see if anybody here has ran BOTH of these blowers and to hear what they have to say about them in the way of comparison.
Kevin