leaf blower

[jvs]

I bought a leaf blower a while ago it is a pos and now and would like to buy a better one.

Looking for a 4 stroke engine and possibly a back pack.

Any ideas?Makita looks good but there are also a few other brands.

I think the biggest problem will be when i need to get it serviced,don't know if my local shop

will like it if i buy somewhere else and have them look after it.

The one i have now(Topso) spends more time on the road than working.

[CLW]

What are you concerned about the service?

For the engine probably any repair shop can help you.

If you need spare parts, I'll guess Makita has good service centers or even do mailorder.

[kickstart]

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/stihl-bg50-i585966603-s1085536706.html

I know you said you preferred a 4-stroke backpack ,but for me a 4-stroke  blower would be like a 4 stroke grass strimmer ,alright for a back garden ,but anything else would lack the power of a  2-stroke.

I used to work for a commercial landscape firm, we used to do a lot of big wear houses, a big area , and we only used Stihl blowers ,never any problems.

As for maintenance as CLW said any repair shop will fix them ,we have a guy near here ,that is 80% of his work fixing grass strimmers and chain saws ,for him a blower would be no problem .

Also, a local bike shop always has 3-4 grass strimmers in for repair, more than likely Chines made ones. 

[jvs]

2 hours ago, kickstart said:

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/stihl-bg50-i585966603-s1085536706.html

I know you said you preferred a 4-stroke backpack ,but for me a 4-stroke  blower would be like a 4 stroke grass strimmer ,alright for a back garden ,but anything else would lack the power of a  2-stroke.

I used to work for a commercial landscape firm, we used to do a lot of big wear houses, a big area , and we only used Stihl blowers ,never any problems.

As for maintenance as CLW said any repair shop will fix them ,we have a guy near here ,that is 80% of his work fixing grass strimmers and chain saws ,for him a blower would be no problem .

Also, a local bike shop always has 3-4 grass strimmers in for repair, more than likely Chines made ones. 

All my outdoor tool in Europe were Stihl,good product.

The blower we have now is about the same size as the Stihl handheld and it should have more output.

That is why i was thinking about a back pack,bigger engine.

I think i found a blower made by Makita,will try to get some more info tomorrow.

 

[drtreelove]

On 9/9/2020 at 8:52 AM, jvs said:

All my outdoor tool in Europe were Stihl,good product.

The blower we have now is about the same size as the Stihl handheld and it should have more output.

That is why i was thinking about a back pack,bigger engine.

I think i found a blower made by Makita,will try to get some more info tomorrow.

 

I don't know what's available in Thailand now, but I just bought a leaf blower last week. I'm in California and electric battery blowers and chainsaws are all the rage due to noise ordinances and public outcry about noise. And the equipment is getting better and better. 

 

You can't just look at the size in order to  judge performance. If you can't demo it, look at the specs, especially CFM (cubic feet per minute or metric equiv) and air speed in MPH or KPH, and the weight. 

 

Like Kickstart, I've used blowers daily in tree and landscape work. Even though I'm a die-hard Husqvarna fan, I bought a Ryobi 40V lithium battery, handheld fan blower with 550 CFM and 125 MPH air speed. $200 out the door.  I wouldn't want to blow warehouse parking lots with it, I'd be there all day, but for clean up after a small pruning job, its perfect. And oh so quiet. 

 

From an online comparison of backpack blowers: 

 

Power

Power is measured in a couple of different ways in blowers, including the engine capacity, the amount of air that is blown through the funnel, and the speed at which the air blows.

The Husqvarna and the Stihl don’t differ very much when it comes to engine power, both using roughly 4 horsepower to get the job done.

However, even though it’s not directly related to power, the Husqvarna X-Torq® engine is worth noting because of its ability to reduce exhaust emissions by as much as 60% compared to other engines.

The X-Torq® also helps make the entire system more fuel-efficient, so there are fewer stops to refill the tank, leading to a more productive machine overall.

When it comes to air power, the Husqvarna also does better overall. It has a 1024 cubic-feet-per-minute rating (the measure of the volume of air the blower moves, also known as CFM) in its housing and 908 CFM in the pipe.

Conversely, the Stihl blower only has a CFM rating of 677 at the nozzle, a number that’s significantly lower.

The Husqvarna also has a better average speed of 209 miles per hour with a flat nozzle and 206 with a round one.

The Stihl’s average air velocity is 199 miles per hour, though it can go as high as 238 if needed.

Comfort and Extra Perks

One of the reasons you buy a backpack blower is to be more comfortable clearing debris. However, just because the backpack blower is inherently easier to clear debris with, doesn’t mean that it is automatically a comfortable machine.

The design has a major impact on comfort levels and overall safety, and both companies do fairly well in this arena.

The Husqvarna and the Stihl both have adjustable support harnesses that are designed to breathe and move.

More importantly, though, they distribute the weight of the system evenly across the shoulders so that the machine is easier to carry overall. 

Since both of these are over 20 pounds and intended for long periods of use, this makes a difference.

There are also several perks that each of these machines offers to make the experience easier.

One is the “cruise control” feature that the Husqvarna provides that allows you to set the blowing speed so that it’s easier to handle.

This is nice for if you are going to be blowing over a long period of time and don’t want to feel sore afterward.

Another perk to consider is environmental friendliness. Since power tools are constantly running and use gasoline, it’s important to consider the impact these machines have on the environment.

Both the Husqvarna and the Stihl are low-emissions producing, something that’s helpful for the planet but also for user health.

 

 

[jvs]

20 minutes ago, drtreelove said:

I don't know what's available in Thailand now, but I just bought a leaf blower last week. I'm in California and electric battery blowers and chainsaws are all the rage due to noise ordinances and public outcry about noise. And the equipment is getting better and better. 

 

You can't just look at the size in order to  judge performance. If you can't demo it, look at the specs, especially CFM (cubic feet per minute or metric equiv) and air speed in MPH or KPH, and the weight. 

 

Like Kickstart, I've used blowers daily in tree and landscape work. Even though I'm a die-hard Husqvarna fan, I bought a Ryobi 40V lithium battery, handheld fan blower with 550 CFM and 125 MPH air speed. $200 out the door.  I wouldn't want to blow warehouse parking lots with it, I'd be there all day, but for clean up after a small pruning job, its perfect. And oh so quiet. 

 

From an online comparison of backpack blowers: 

 

Power

Power is measured in a couple of different ways in blowers, including the engine capacity, the amount of air that is blown through the funnel, and the speed at which the air blows.

The Husqvarna and the Stihl don’t differ very much when it comes to engine power, both using roughly 4 horsepower to get the job done.

However, even though it’s not directly related to power, the Husqvarna X-Torq® engine is worth noting because of its ability to reduce exhaust emissions by as much as 60% compared to other engines.

The X-Torq® also helps make the entire system more fuel-efficient, so there are fewer stops to refill the tank, leading to a more productive machine overall.

When it comes to air power, the Husqvarna also does better overall. It has a 1024 cubic-feet-per-minute rating (the measure of the volume of air the blower moves, also known as CFM) in its housing and 908 CFM in the pipe.

Conversely, the Stihl blower only has a CFM rating of 677 at the nozzle, a number that’s significantly lower.

The Husqvarna also has a better average speed of 209 miles per hour with a flat nozzle and 206 with a round one.

The Stihl’s average air velocity is 199 miles per hour, though it can go as high as 238 if needed.

Comfort and Extra Perks

One of the reasons you buy a backpack blower is to be more comfortable clearing debris. However, just because the backpack blower is inherently easier to clear debris with, doesn’t mean that it is automatically a comfortable machine.

The design has a major impact on comfort levels and overall safety, and both companies do fairly well in this arena.

The Husqvarna and the Stihl both have adjustable support harnesses that are designed to breathe and move.

More importantly, though, they distribute the weight of the system evenly across the shoulders so that the machine is easier to carry overall. 

Since both of these are over 20 pounds and intended for long periods of use, this makes a difference.

There are also several perks that each of these machines offers to make the experience easier.

One is the “cruise control” feature that the Husqvarna provides that allows you to set the blowing speed so that it’s easier to handle.

This is nice for if you are going to be blowing over a long period of time and don’t want to feel sore afterward.

Another perk to consider is environmental friendliness. Since power tools are constantly running and use gasoline, it’s important to consider the impact these machines have on the environment.

Both the Husqvarna and the Stihl are low-emissions producing, something that’s helpful for the planet but also for user health.

 

 

Yes i agree,i did a lot of research already and i had 2 strokes before but i decided to go 4 stroke now.

There is a Honda blower but not available in Thailand.Specs are very good but not available here.

Trying now to find a Makita,they seem to be here but nobody is answering my mails.

Makita EB5300TH is a back pack 4 stroke.

[jvs]

I just ordered this one.

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/EB5300TH