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What blower should I get.

#1

Dirk Landon

Dirk Landon

Hi everyone I'm looking at getting a used leaf blower and wanted some input on my options.

Someone I found in my town is selling some blower and this is the txt with all the info

I actually have 4 blowers:
Stihl SM56 C-E which is the one I mentioned has the vac kit. $150
Stihl BG65 low noise, old, ugly, but works. $75
Entry level Echo. Loud and shaky but works. $50
Marita BHX2500CA commercial 4 stroke. $200

Witch is best for my buck what are some pros and cons?
Anyone know anything about the Marita?


#2

J

Jack17

3 seasons ago I bought a new Poulan Pro hand held at Lowe's for $100 and works well and starts easy.


#3

Ric

Ric

Dirk Landon said:
Hi everyone I'm looking at getting a used leaf blower and wanted some input on my options.

Someone I found in my town is selling some blower and this is the txt with all the info

I actually have 4 blowers:
Stihl SM56 C-E which is the one I mentioned has the vac kit. $150
Stihl BG65 low noise, old, ugly, but works. $75
Entry level Echo. Loud and shaky but works. $50
Marita BHX2500CA commercial 4 stroke. $200

Witch is best for my buck what are some pros and cons?
Anyone know anything about the Marita?
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Well it sure wouldn't be that Marita for 200$ considering you can buy it new for $189.00. Buying a used blower is pretty chancy, especially a hand held considering their cost new. What you have to consider when buying a blower is what you are using it for. What type of MPH and CFM are you going to need to do the job your looking to do.


#4

primerbulb120

primerbulb120

Dirk Landon said:
Hi everyone I'm looking at getting a used leaf blower and wanted some input on my options.

Someone I found in my town is selling some blower and this is the txt with all the info

I actually have 4 blowers:
Stihl SM56 C-E which is the one I mentioned has the vac kit. $150
Stihl BG65 low noise, old, ugly, but works. $75
Entry level Echo. Loud and shaky but works. $50
Marita BHX2500CA commercial 4 stroke. $200

Witch is best for my buck what are some pros and cons?
Anyone know anything about the Marita?
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Of the four you listed, I would only consider the first Stihl. You don't want anything that's old or beat up unless you have a backup, it could break down and leave you stranded. I started out with a Poulan Pro blower, which promptly broke down and forced me to buy a Husqvarna.

I would not buy a 4 stroke leaf blower. Too heavy. Only 4 stroke handheld I have is a Dolmar brush cutter, the 4 stroke torque comes in handy for cutting through thick brush and oak sprouts.

If I were you, I'd be checking out the new Husqvarnas. I have a 125B blower and I'm so impressed with it that I'm planning on getting all Husqvarna handhelds to replace the ones I have. I will warn you though, Husqvarnas come adjusted lean and have to be opened up to run right. I adjusted mine right out of the box.


#5

Ric

Ric

primerbulb120 said:
Of the four you listed, I would only consider the first Stihl. You don't want anything that's old or beat up unless you have a backup, it could break down and leave you stranded. I started out with a Poulan Pro blower, which promptly broke down and forced me to buy a Husqvarna.

I would not buy a 4 stroke leaf blower. Too heavy. Only 4 stroke handheld I have is a Dolmar brush cutter, the 4 stroke torque comes in handy for cutting through thick brush and oak sprouts.

If I were you, I'd be checking out the new Husqvarnas. I have a 125B blower and I'm so impressed with it that I'm planning on getting all Husqvarna handhelds to replace the ones I have. I will warn you though, Husqvarnas come adjusted lean and have to be opened up to run right. I adjusted mine right out of the box.
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I think I'd have to disagree with you about the 4 stroke being to heavy because the Stihl 4 stroke units weigh less than most all there 2 stroke counter parts on the market. I also would stay away from a handheld unit, been there and done that. A backpack is the way to go. If he is not looking for a lot of power then I'd recommend the Stihl BR 200 it's running a max 150mph and 400 cfm and about as reliable as they come.


#6

primerbulb120

primerbulb120

Ric said:
I think I'd have to disagree with you about the 4 stroke being to heavy because the Stihl 4 stroke units weigh less than most all there 2 stroke counter parts on the market. I also would stay away from a handheld unit, been there and done that. A backpack is the way to go. If he is not looking for a lot of power then I'd recommend the Stihl BR 200 it's running a max 150mph and 400 cfm and about as reliable as they come.
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Are you talking about the Stihl 4 Mix or an actual 4 stroke with separate gas and oil?


#7

RDA.Lawns

RDA.Lawns

I'll sell you a Maruyama BL 85t with 4 years of warranty left for 350. Look around you can find better options.


#8

Ric

Ric

primerbulb120 said:
Are you talking about the Stihl 4 Mix or an actual 4 stroke with separate gas and oil?
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Actual 4 stroke? The Stihl 4 mix engine is actually a 4 stroke engine. It's a single cylinder 4 stroke engine that runs on a mixture lubrication. Just because it doesn't run a separate oil compartment or have a crankcase doesn't change the fact that it's a 4 stroke engine.


#9

primerbulb120

primerbulb120

The 4 mix is technically a 4 stroke engine, but it has some differences from conventional 4 strokes, which I'm assuming is why Stihl decided to call it a 4 mix instead.

I would still go with a 2 stroke. Not to say the 4 mix engines are bad, but you have to keep the valves adjusted which you don't have to do on a 2 stroke. Plus, there are more moving parts to break. Again, just my opinion after using both types.


#10

Ric

Ric

primerbulb120 said:
The 4 mix is technically a 4 stroke engine, but it has some differences from conventional 4 strokes, which I'm assuming is why Stihl decided to call it a 4 mix instead.

I would still go with a 2 stroke. Not to say the 4 mix engines are bad, but you have to keep the valves adjusted which you don't have to do on a 2 stroke. Plus, there are more moving parts to break. Again, just my opinion after using both types.
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I've heard that valve story before. Personally I think it's a lot of BS. I ran a BR 550 for 10years and never touched the valves. In-fact I have on my trailer and am running six different 4 mix engines at the present time and have been for a good number of years, Edgers, Trimmers, and Blowers and have never had to touch the valves on anything.
I think the people who have trouble with the 4 mix engines create their own problems. They are people who have the I can make it better than the manufacturer attitude and end end up screwing the things up just like their mowers, always making some kind of modification to something.


#11

RDA.Lawns

RDA.Lawns

Valve adjustment is listed in the book on the 4mix engine as regular maintenance. I own no sthil products I'll never own anymore of their products. And no matter what brand you like I'd go with 2 stroke. They out preform 4strokes and are lighter.


#12

Ric

Ric

RDA.Lawns said:
Valve adjustment is listed in the book on the 4mix engine as regular maintenance. I own no sthil products I'll never own anymore of their products. And no matter what brand you like I'd go with 2 stroke. They out preform 4strokes and are lighter.
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As far as being listed in the book as regular maintenance I don't doubt that, but if the blower or other piece of equipment is working perfectly fine why screw around with it. As far as the 2 Stroke being lighter (not so) The Makita comes in at 22.6lbs, Husqvarna 580@25.8 Husq. 150@22.5lbs The Echo 580@22.6 the 770@24.3 their 760@26.5 Redmax 7500@23.3 their 8500@24.6 and the Stihl BR 600 4 stroke@ 20.9lbs. The Stihl 4mix is also is cheaper to run than the 2 strokes.




https://www.stihlusa.com/products/technology/backpack-blower-fuel-savings-calculator/


#13

RDA.Lawns

RDA.Lawns

Sounds like your mind is made up buy what you want. I can promise you my Maruyama will out perform yours. And the 5 year warranty is unbeatable.


#14

primerbulb120

primerbulb120

I own several Stihls and they are great machines, I don't have anything against the brand. I just prefer 2 stroke.


#15

Ric

Ric

primerbulb120 said:
I own several Stihls and they are great machines, I don't have anything against the brand. I just prefer 2 stroke.
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I don't have an issue with the two stroke engines, my chain saws are 2 stroke and my BR200 is a 2 stroke and there a good engine but there no where close to being the 4 mix engines. The problem you'll have with the 2 stroke engine is, there going the same way as the marine outboard motor went or is going. The 2 stroke is going to be a thing of the past whether we like it or not.


#16

stevestd

stevestd

A Stihl rep told me about 10 years ago that they introduced the 4 mix to comply with Californian (?) emission control laws. Have been using a BR600 for the past 10 years. Only maintenance done to this machine was to replace the plug and air cleaner about 2 years ago because I though I should. Mechanic at local mower shop told me that plugs are more likely to fail in two strokes. I also have a hand held Stihl blower (commercial) but this has not been used since owning the backpack blower.


#17

Boobala

Boobala

Dirk Landon said:
Hi everyone I'm looking at getting a used leaf blower and wanted some input on my options.

Someone I found in my town is selling some blower and this is the txt with all the info

I actually have 4 blowers:
Stihl SM56 C-E which is the one I mentioned has the vac kit. $150
Stihl BG65 low noise, old, ugly, but works. $75
Entry level Echo. Loud and shaky but works. $50
Marita BHX2500CA commercial 4 stroke. $200

Witch is best for my buck what are some pros and cons?
Anyone know anything about the Marita?
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Whatever you get, ....make sure it doesn't blow SMOKE up your butt ... like these guys are ..... ( LOL )

SORRY guys... ya'll know how I get once in awhile.... sometimes .. a smile or laugh is in order... Boobala ..:laughing: ..:laughing:


#18

primerbulb120

primerbulb120

Ric said:
I don't have an issue with the two stroke engines, my chain saws are 2 stroke and my BR200 is a 2 stroke and there a good engine but there no where close to being the 4 mix engines. The problem you'll have with the 2 stroke engine is, there going the same way as the marine outboard motor went or is going. The 2 stroke is going to be a thing of the past whether we like it or not.
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When all the manufacturers start using 4 mix engines, I'll start using them. Until then I like my 2 strokes. :smile:


#19

RDA.Lawns

RDA.Lawns

primerbulb120 said:
When all the manufacturers start using 4 mix engines, I'll start using them. Until then I like my 2 strokes. :smile:
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Ditto on that. I'm betting that will never happen. :)


#20

stevestd

stevestd

You are right, it will never happen because the 4Mix is patented. The Stihl website also says that adjusting valve play is a thing of the past.


#21

Ric

Ric

primerbulb120 said:
When all the manufacturers start using 4 mix engines, I'll start using them. Until then I like my 2 strokes. :smile:
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Now I never said the manufacturers would change to 4mix engines, I said the 2 stroke is going to be a thing of the past whether we like it or not. What technology they use is up to them.


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