I would like to hear some opinions on a new leaf blower. I am looking to get a gas model, maybe even a back pack version since I have about 6 +/- acres that I take care of on a weekly basis. I had a regular gas hand held craftsman for the past two years, but it has recently had the motor lock up on it. So I am looking for something with better quality than the craftsman. I looked at lowes and seen some off brands, but I didnt know anything about them. They also had a couple of husqvarna'a which looked nice and had a two year waranty. I also have been thinking about a Stihl, but the price tag on them is a little steep. I am willing to pay whatever I have to in order to get a good quality blower, but what I dont want to do is to just pay for the brand name and still end up with a mediocre blower. What say you guys??

 

You answered it already get the Stihl and be a happy blower

 

You want to avoid the Sears just about as bad as any Troy-bilt. The church bought a Stihl blower last year. I've spent this year trying to get the POS started. The local repair center finally got it started and said it was fine only it still won't start. We have 7 acres at church to mow and blow and I'm looking for something that's maybe rechargeable. The Stihl in my opinion is grossly over rated and frankly- crap. The churches model is the back pack style. I really don't know of anything to recommend as the little engines they use are junk when new. Might consider a high lift mower. I just bought one for the church and it's a Honda. The discharge chute on it puts out a lot of air so I'm hopeful that we won't be needing another blower.

 

Stihl or Husqvarna is probably your best bet with that much to take care of. I sold Husqvarna stuff for several years and honestly can't remember any of their pieces coming back due to manufacturer problems. It was always something the customer did wrong. My dad has used Stihl stuff for years with zero problems.

 

Don't be a hater man, why don't you have god fix it if it won't start . Sthil is the best, chainsaw, blower etc..

 

I've had Stihl power equipment for probably 7 years with no problems whatsoever. I would not hesitate to recommend Stihl to anyone.

 

First off STAY AWAY from backpack models..

They SUCK!
They will kill your back in 2 minutes flat and then it's a trip to the Chiropractor...

Stihl is the best anything.
I have 3 Chainsaws and one blower from them and they are awesome!

The blower was only 148$ and is worth every penny..
You can also use it for powder snow removal from walkways and cars/trucks...



...zap!

 

Not if you have enough comon sense to adjust the straps properly.
I have been running backpack blowers for years and my back is fine. Never once been to a chiropractor.

To the OP. I can highly reccomend the Husqvarnas. I have owned and operated my 2 for close to 10 years now. Only once have I had to put one in the shop. They always start, the run like a champ and the have fantastic power. When I use them they get used hard and heavy, for 6 to 8 hours a day only stopping for a refueling. They have never let me down.

 

+1 ^

I have a Husky and my brother bought a Stihl, both still going strong.

 

Go Stihl the first time and dont waste your money on something else that youre just going to have to replace a year. I have a weed eater and blower I bought from them 6+ years ago, have used them commercially, and have never had a problem with either of them. The only thing I've had to replace is spark plugs. My family also has a couple chainsaws and weed eaters from them at our farm, and we've never had problems with them either.

If you use 91 octane gas and Stihl 2-stroke oil in them, they'll last forever.

 

we've always used a push broom, alot quieter, and low on maintanence costs

 

We use Stihil for everything and in my opinion, they make the best chainsaws, weedeaters, blowers, etc.
Get the real deal if you're going to be using the blower a lot or if you're going to be blowing lots of material. Little handheld blowers are great for grass clippings on asphalt, but try piled up wet leaves on the grass...not happening. I've known several people who bought a cheap blower, and then ended up buying one of these more expensive Stihl's and loving it. They're not cheap but they have awesome power. If I remember correctly, they're in the $450-$550 range but worth every penny.


I doubt there's anything that can beat this dude right here:

 

That's all I need one for - and I like my little B&D 18 volt battery powered one. Uses the same battery as my B&D weed whacker. I get about 20 minutes out of a charge with each one. My lot is only 50x129.

 

I love ya man but>>>>>>>>> ..... a hand held battery one compared to what?? a flashlight??. and a Barf & Douch to boot, they make crap plain and simple....

 

Stihl. I have the weed eater and the blower....They start on the 2nd or 3rd pull everytime. And I use the blower to dry the truck after I hand wash it.