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Leaf blower purchase
Posted on 1/10/24 at 7:53 am
Posted on 1/10/24 at 7:53 am
Needing new blower. Should I buy a Stihl gas powered or Ego battery powered blower?
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Posted on 1/10/24 at 7:56 am to kjntgr
I love my Ego. I only have a quarter acre, though. I use it every day and only charge it once per week or so. It's nice not having to pull a rope or smell like exhaust.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:11 am to kjntgr
Need a little more info. How much land do you have to work with? I've got 1/3 acre and I have the 530 CFM EGO leaf blower. It does the job enough but I would go higher next time just to have that extra performance.
EGO started making more backpack blowers that are competitive in pricing to gas blowers and are much less cumbersome.
EGO started making more backpack blowers that are competitive in pricing to gas blowers and are much less cumbersome.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:38 am to BilbeauTBaggins
I have a regular sub division yard, with nice sized patio and driveway. Have a battery powered Ryobi that we are not happy with. We use our blower every day. I need one with at least 30 -45 minutes of strong blowing power. We have tried at least a couple of low end battery blowers that seem to not last long enough after a year or so of use.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:51 am to kjntgr
Echo gas would be a good option.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:52 am to kjntgr
I went corded toro. No blue smoke smell no batteries, bitch will blow the chrome off a trailer hitch.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:54 am to kjntgr
I would say go EGO if you plan on buying more EGO tools. They sell a leaf blower/string trimmer combo at a few stores that is probably worth your lot size.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 9:34 am to kjntgr
Ego, have 1 acre with carport, driveway and 800sq ft patio.
Love it.
Love it.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 9:42 am to kjntgr
I am a backpack blower guy, have had RedMax, Stihl, Husqvarna... I have a little RedMax that must be 20 years old, and it cranks every time. It's perfect for my kids to use to help me out.
All that to say, I had significant shoulder surgery and haven't been able to use the backpack for a while. I got a Ryobi 40v handheld, since I already have a bunch of batteries. I am "blown" away by the power and duration. I've got the big daddy 7ah or whatever battery, and it handles reasonable jobs. I tend use a leaf catcher behind the mower for bigger cleanups and just use leaf blower to touch it up. For blowing off the deck, driveway, curbs... the ryobi has been amazing. And cheap.
All that to say, I had significant shoulder surgery and haven't been able to use the backpack for a while. I got a Ryobi 40v handheld, since I already have a bunch of batteries. I am "blown" away by the power and duration. I've got the big daddy 7ah or whatever battery, and it handles reasonable jobs. I tend use a leaf catcher behind the mower for bigger cleanups and just use leaf blower to touch it up. For blowing off the deck, driveway, curbs... the ryobi has been amazing. And cheap.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 9:50 am to kjntgr
Another vote of confidence in EGO. So much so I now have 2 of their blowers. The 530 CFM that comes with the string trimmer and recently go the 765 CFM big boy. I'd recommend a 4ah battery if you go with one of the higher CFM ones.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 9:57 am to TheLSUriot
Recently purchased the highest power EGO. Highly recommend.
1 acre semi wooded lot.
First one died after years of ownership.
1 acre semi wooded lot.
First one died after years of ownership.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:05 am to ItzMe1972
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Echo gas would be a good option.
This. Had a PB-250 last nearly 20 years, replaced it with a PB-255LN about 7 years ago. All my other stuff is Stihl and Honda but Echo just makes a great blower for the money and a 5 years residential warranty doesn't hurt either.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:12 am to kjntgr
I left my gas stihl for a battery dewalt. I won't ever go back to a gas blower. I had the small dewalt and then got the 600cfm 60v. It is incredible.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:50 am to kjntgr
You did not mention Kobalt but I definitely do NOT recommend unless you want to use it for 10-12 minutes at a time.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:51 am to kjntgr
I have the 670 CFM EGO and the thing is amazing. Might be my favorite "tool" or gadget that I own.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:51 am to kjntgr
I would try the EGO. I have both a Stihl gas and Dewalt 20v blower and much prefer the battery blower.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 11:20 am to kjntgr
Only answer is a sthil backpack br450
Posted on 1/10/24 at 11:25 am to kjntgr
the new ones come with a solar governor…they can only be used after 9am and before 6pm
Posted on 1/10/24 at 1:28 pm to Clames
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Leaf blower purchase
quote:
Echo gas would be a good option.
This. Had a PB-250 last nearly 20 years, replaced it with a PB-255LN about 7 years ago. All my other stuff is Stihl and Honda but Echo just makes a great blower for the money and a 5 years residential warranty doesn't hurt either.
this, this
Posted on 1/10/24 at 1:47 pm to cgrand
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the new ones come with a solar governor
You can get an attachment from solargovernorhacks.net that will shine a laser at the light sensor so you can run your blower 24/7. Win!
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