I recently revamped my landscaping setup by upgrading to a STIHL electric weed trimmer, and now I'm ready to ditch my electric blower for a gas-powered one. I have a pretty spacious yard on a 1/3 acre, so I'm looking for suggestions. Any recommendations for good gas blowers that can handle leaf cleanup in both my front and back yard?
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If you’ve got the budget, the Stihl BR600 is a fantastic choice. We've used them heavily for years, and they're super reliable. Just make sure to get the fuel mixture right, and you won’t need to buy another blower anytime soon!
We have an Echo backpack blower, and it's been great for autumn leaf clean-up. It's surprisingly quiet but has strong blowing power. We also have a Kobalt battery-powered handheld blower for lighter tasks, like cleaning up tree debris. Both of those work really well for us! Just a heads-up though, if you're planning to use it weekly, you might annoy your neighbors. We have a guy on our street who blows leaves every day, and it drives everyone nuts!
I like both your blower options! Which specific models do you have for the Echo and Kobalt? Would you recommend them?
By fuel, do you recommend using TruFuel for the Stihl?