I need a new leaf blower

[Kel71]

Out of these 3 which one would you buy?
I really don't want to go over $200. If I had to spend a bit more, the
Stihl bg 56 ce is $209.
Good Husky and Echo dealers nearby.

 

[REJ2]

I bought the Echo PB 2520 a year and a half ago, couldnt be happier. At that time they were $149. Echo also sells a PB 2620, about $50 more, a little different air filter, straighter tube with metal wear ring on the end, and a slightly different base. Motor appears the same at 25.4 cc

 

[landfakers]

I dont think its under 200 but the Echo 2620 has been amazing. I mostly use it for quick cleanup or to blow off the mower or when I dont wanna throw the backpack blower on. Has been awesome. Starts first pull every single time

 

[Seachaser]

OP, I have the Husqvarna one you linked, just an older model. It’s decent. But I got a Stihl backpack blower and it was like going from a slingshot to an Abrams tank.

 

[ericm979]

I have the small Husky. It needed the carb retuned to run right (way too lean) and for that you need the special security carb tools available on ebay. I have a lot of pavement to blow and for that I mostly use a big Stihl backpack blower. And I have a 60v DeWalt blower which is really handy and gets used for small stuff. The Husky came with a set of extensions for blowing out rain gutters from below (wear a hat). That's pretty much all I use it for now.

 

[JIMinTN]

I got the small Stihl backpack blower a few years ago, basically the same weight/engine cc's, etc., as the handheld models, much easier to use, especially in the fall/leaves season.

 

[Kel71]

Thanks for the replies. Will be stopping by E and H dealers tomorrow