I’m a 15 year old and have been mowing lawns for 5 years. I’ve used Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa and Redmax. When it comes to blowers I use an Echo 770 for summer blowing and I use the 8010 for leaves. I prefer the Echo blowers because IME they are the most comfortable blowers. For trimmers, I use an Echo 225 for weekly and biweekly trimming as it’s very light. I also use a Stihl KM91 for edging and heavy duty tasks. For chainsaws I use a ported Echo 490 for wood less than 16”. Anything bigger than that, I grab my ported Echo 620P. My overall opinion is that Stihl makes the best large trimmers because they’re crazy powerful. But I feel like Stihl has gotten cheaper as far as build quality in the last 3-4 years. For me, Echo makes the best blowers, small trimmers, and chainsaws. I find they have more power and build quality than the comparable Stihl, Husqvarna and Redmax. Echo also has the best value IMO.
Brett , congrats for being so experienced and having built yourself up to commercial equipment at your age. What mowers are you using and do you just mow close to home or do you drive at 15 ? When I was your age I had a 3.5 hp push mower and just pushed it around the neighbor hood. We didn't have string trimmers . We used some scissor like things to trim with , it was torture ! LOL.
Echo makes a good blower for sure. The 9010 is powerful with more weight and loud. Some neighbors don't like the loud noise due to the high rpms the engine is turning. Sthil is all I see used around most places I see. I like all brands echo husqvarna sthil. Personal preference. Best wishes!
*Exactly what I expected from a brand like Hitachi **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend I’ve only had it a few weeks now, but really happy with what it does. I assume it’s like anything, if you take care of it, it will last along time.*
Bit of a Husky fan myself, for the smaller jobs I use 525 BX and when you need to shift some heavy S##t I use the 580 BTS & damn does it move it!! Very expensive in the UK 🇬🇧 but worth every penny!!!
I own the BR- 600 and Bought the BR - 800- X it's worth the extra money for the power. Makes the job so much faster. They both are great. The 800X weighs only 1.5 lbs over the 600. Also the 800-X is more comfortable IMO.
Thanks for that comment about the BR 800X . Is it the same CFM as the 800C , just use a normally located pull start ? Im looking for my 1st back pack so it's great to hear what everyone has to say I think Andy just talked me out of the 800C. Stet on " Stets Lawn Care " had troube with his also.
Just bought the 600 last week. I’ve been using a Echo 580t and a Makita backpack blower. Should have bought the Stihl a long time ago. Nothing wrong with either of those blowers other than no nearby dealers.
Awesome video. I was considering the 800 until you brought up a very valid point for (im assuming) alot of landscapers like myself. Cant hang it up in the shop, or the trailer like you can almost every other hand tool. Im gonna get another 600, they've treated me well. Again, great video buddy. Thank you!
1.5lbs difference...from 800x and 600. Unlikely it’s even noticeable, now the 800c-e is another 3.2lbs heavier than 800x...Main reason why I do that go with it, it was noticeable
I have run all those machines when I worked for a lawn company, (800x). I preferred the 800s when we did cleanups for sure, saved so much time. The 600 would be my choice for sure for the money. I currently own the TINY br200 and I can blow for 20 lawns without a refuel. Now it is tiny but hey, as a lawn kid, I love the lightweight grass mover! It is pretty comically small on my 6’ 1” frame though! Thanks for the vid and I hope you got some of that KC rain we did!
Thanks for this video and opinion. I was leaning toward the 600, and after watch a few videos and coming across this video, I have made up my mind on purchasing the 600. Thanks.
Just put the br450 tip on the br700/br800 it makes it an all around blower. 1. You wont need all the power for grass cuttings after cuts. 2. Lower throttle lower noise. 3. The air speed is ridiculous at full throttle. 4. When cleaning mulch beds at idles it whisks the debris with little disturbance of the bed. 5. It is far more brutal on leaves. Br450 front tip Part# 42447086301 a Do video on that.
I can’t find the BR800c for less than $650 maybe things just cost more here in Oregon. But now I’m wondering if I should get it lol thanks for the video.
If sticking with stihl, skip the side start and get 800x...dealer said 800c-e has problems with the side start I was told. $499-$549-$599....I think 800x is worth the $100 more over the 600
@@michaelholly88 Agree with you 💯 like the 800x hands down over the 600, you use more fuel for sure. It's worth the extra fuel because you are moving more leaves. I agree with this man about using a 600 for the grass because it's the one I use.
Have both the 600 and 800c…. No comparison for leaves.. the 800 just walks all over the 600. As for the best daily driver when doing lawn care, 600 all the way
The electric start is absolute rubbish, I bought the br450 purely for the electric start and had to return it because the battery was dead in it. Then they ordered in another new br450 for me. The problem is.. the electric start is very unreliable. Half the time I’d have to take the blower off to manually start it after the electric starter would fail to kick it over and start. I ended up returning the second one three days later an upgraded to the br700. Don’t get the electric start it’s gimmicky and you’ll regret it big time.
Nice video man! Good info and thoughts. I am a big #STIHL guy and I have the br550 which is now 8yrs running. I have noticed lately it doesn't seem to have the same power and sometimes acts like it is going to just shut off. It has been a great blower for me but I am going to purchase a new blower soon and probably going to go with the 600. Thought about the 700 but it is probably a little overkill for me. Thanks for the video buddy, keep up the good work.
Any blower is good enough for lawn care if your just starting off. I started off with a homelite weedeater, two beater push mowers, a ryobi gas handheld blower amd made it to whatbi have today. Anything decent with warranty will work until you can shell out big bucks for the stihl or echo products. And even then, having to adjust valves regularly on stihl products is a pain in the ass. Echo and husqvarna.
I put a flat end tube on my 700 and it was a gamechanger for leaves. Ive just purchased the 800 and im looking forward to testing it out this week. Greetings from the UK.
br800 all day, once you figure out how to start it its easy and very rarely do i need to take it off to start usually when its super hot and the gas is vaporizing before its getting to the carb. handheld is br86. while the backpack may use more gas its still faster and time is money dont worry about pennies when your paying by the hour saving 50 cents in fuel and taking 5 more mins costs you more fwiw. I would not buy the br800 if it had a battery start it just would weight to much and yes i do have a 450 side start is what id buy again if i had to.
Ik I might be 14 but I have the 7500 redmax and 8500 I bought the 7500 when I was 9 years old yes I’m in the East Coast North jersey and we get a lot of leaves but I knew the 7500 would be good for me because that’s what every landscaper told me to get if you could afford it which I could now I got the 8500 the ground Blower and looking to get an 8550 not gonna lie I like my stihl chainsaw but I don’t like that Stihl km 111 that thing broke on me four times at the moment I’m not trusting stih but I run red max blower’s Weedwhacker’s heads trimmers personally even though I’m 14 I highly recommend the redmax
I’ve had my BR 700 for over two years now. Home property size is 3.6 acres with over 4000 ft.² of woods. My blower also gets used in a commercial setting and next to a BR 600. So even when it comes to cleaning out my wooded area. The BR 700 does 90% of what I need. After that I just grab my big Billygoat push blower. Actually today. I have to go pick up my blower from the shop. It just started having trouble staying running. Other than that. All I’ve ever done for the last 2+ years was put the proper gas in it. Never check the air filter, spark plug or adjust anything. Nothing at all. My repair bill is 50 bucks for adjusting the valves probably, new spark plug and air filter. It has been the most reliable piece of equipment I own for lawn care hands-down.
I had a Huqvarna commercial battery backpack, loved it until I needed a new battery which I ordered a year ago. Batteries are made in China! Ik down the drain. Just bought the stihl 700 to leaf blow my forested property. I'm 5' 115 lbs. I found going to the 800 is too heavy for 20% more power. I would have been fine with a 600 but they didn't have one. Ordered the waist belt and chest strap to keep unit close to my body which helps with weight.
I’m a 15 year old and have been mowing lawns for 5 years. I’ve used Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa and Redmax.
When it comes to blowers I use an Echo 770 for summer blowing and I use the 8010 for leaves. I prefer the Echo blowers because IME they are the most comfortable blowers.
For trimmers, I use an Echo 225 for weekly and biweekly trimming as it’s very light. I also use a Stihl KM91 for edging and heavy duty tasks.
For chainsaws I use a ported Echo 490 for wood less than 16”. Anything bigger than that, I grab my ported Echo 620P.
My overall opinion is that Stihl makes the best large trimmers because they’re crazy powerful. But I feel like Stihl has gotten cheaper as far as build quality in the last 3-4 years. For me, Echo makes the best blowers, small trimmers, and chainsaws. I find they have more power and build quality than the comparable Stihl, Husqvarna and Redmax. Echo also has the best value IMO.
Brett , congrats for being so experienced and having built yourself up to commercial equipment at your age. What mowers are you using and do you just mow close to home or do you drive at 15 ? When I was your age I had a 3.5 hp push mower and just pushed it around the neighbor hood. We didn't have string trimmers . We used some scissor like things to trim with , it was torture ! LOL.
Stihl isss the king on quality. FACT
Echo makes a good blower for sure. The 9010 is powerful with more weight and loud. Some neighbors don't like the loud noise due to the high rpms the engine is turning. Sthil is all I see used around most places I see. I like all brands echo husqvarna sthil. Personal preference. Best wishes!
You took the words out of my mouth! The BR600 to this day holds its own
BR 800c is a monster!! Zero issues. Love it!
*Exactly what I expected from a brand like Hitachi **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend I’ve only had it a few weeks now, but really happy with what it does. I assume it’s like anything, if you take care of it, it will last along time.*
Bit of a Husky fan myself, for the smaller jobs I use 525 BX and when you need to shift some heavy S##t I use the 580 BTS & damn does it move it!! Very expensive in the UK 🇬🇧 but worth every penny!!!
I own the BR- 600 and Bought the BR - 800- X it's worth the extra money for the power. Makes the job so much faster. They both are great. The 800X weighs only 1.5 lbs over the 600. Also the 800-X is more comfortable IMO.
Thanks for that comment about the BR 800X . Is it the same CFM as the 800C , just use a normally located pull start ? Im looking for my 1st back pack so it's great to hear what everyone has to say I think Andy just talked me out of the 800C. Stet on " Stets Lawn Care " had troube with his also.
I use the stihl br 800 c and 700 i think they are fantastic blowers!!!
Absolutely correct youuu are..BR600 isss the wayyy to go....I have 4 of them..Before i was a redmax man..Now im a stihl man...BR600 ROCKSSSS....LOL
Just bought the 600 last week. I’ve been using a Echo 580t and a Makita backpack blower. Should have bought the Stihl a long time ago. Nothing wrong with either of those blowers other than no nearby dealers.
I run the echo 770 have had it for about 4 years. No problems with it yet.
Awesome video. I was considering the 800 until you brought up a very valid point for (im assuming) alot of landscapers like myself. Cant hang it up in the shop, or the trailer like you can almost every other hand tool. Im gonna get another 600, they've treated me well. Again, great video buddy. Thank you!
Good video. I carry a BG 86@;$ a Br 600. My 800 stays home. To heavy. My 600 is 7 years old. Love it,
1.5lbs difference...from 800x and 600. Unlikely it’s even noticeable, now the 800c-e is another 3.2lbs heavier than 800x...Main reason why I do that go with it, it was noticeable
I have run all those machines when I worked for a lawn company, (800x). I preferred the 800s when we did cleanups for sure, saved so much time. The 600 would be my choice for sure for the money. I currently own the TINY br200 and I can blow for 20 lawns without a refuel. Now it is tiny but hey, as a lawn kid, I love the lightweight grass mover! It is pretty comically small on my 6’ 1” frame though! Thanks for the vid and I hope you got some of that KC rain we did!
The rain was such a pain in the A$$ today, rain, and then stops, rain and then stops... over and over lol
The br 600 is my choice out the three
Thanks for this video and opinion. I was leaning toward the 600, and after watch a few videos and coming across this video, I have made up my mind on purchasing the 600. Thanks.
Just got my 4th br600 today..You will not regret it..sold my redmaxs also..
Thanks for the information thinking about the 600
thanks. I just need something to clean a lot of leaves
Just put the br450 tip on the br700/br800 it makes it an all around blower. 1. You wont need all the power for grass cuttings after cuts. 2. Lower throttle lower noise. 3. The air speed is ridiculous at full throttle. 4. When cleaning mulch beds at idles it whisks the debris with little disturbance of the bed. 5. It is far more brutal on leaves.
Br450 front tip
Part# 42447086301 a
Do video on that.
I can’t find the BR800c for less than $650 maybe things just cost more here in Oregon. But now I’m wondering if I should get it lol thanks for the video.
Great video. Preference for sure. Echo for the he money for me. Stihl is pricey.
I just use the exhaust on my 7.3 as a blower
Thanks I was thinking about upgrading my br600 with br800 but now I know for sure not to do it.
If sticking with stihl, skip the side start and get 800x...dealer said 800c-e has problems with the side start I was told. $499-$549-$599....I think 800x is worth the $100 more over the 600
@@michaelholly88 Agree with you 💯 like the 800x hands down over the 600, you use more fuel for sure. It's worth the extra fuel because you are moving more leaves. I agree with this man about using a 600 for the grass because it's the one I use.
Have both the 600 and 800c…. No comparison for leaves.. the 800 just walks all over the 600. As for the best daily driver when doing lawn care, 600 all the way
Just the video I needed. Thanks!
Somebody stole all my equipment..lol. I had a br600 and wanted to see if it was worth going to the 800. I will be getting the 600 again
For everyday use the 600 all day,
Great info tnx
I’m looking at buying new backpack blower. Never owned one. Watching video now.
Hope all is well, Andy!
Thst intro was awesome. I freaking love the music man!
Stihl dose make a electric start blower its the BR450 i believe
Yea they do but I want that on one of the bigger blowers lol
The electric start is absolute rubbish, I bought the br450 purely for the electric start and had to return it because the battery was dead in it. Then they ordered in another new br450 for me. The problem is.. the electric start is very unreliable. Half the time I’d have to take the blower off to manually start it after the electric starter would fail to kick it over and start. I ended up returning the second one three days later an upgraded to the br700. Don’t get the electric start it’s gimmicky and you’ll regret it big time.
That's why echo eliminated the side start on there blower years ago.
What model of echo blower had a side start . I can’t remember what’s the model of it
Nice video man! Good info and thoughts. I am a big #STIHL guy and I have the br550 which is now 8yrs running. I have noticed lately it doesn't seem to have the same power and sometimes acts like it is going to just shut off. It has been a great blower for me but I am going to purchase a new blower soon and probably going to go with the 600. Thought about the 700 but it is probably a little overkill for me. Thanks for the video buddy, keep up the good work.
Any blower is good enough for lawn care if your just starting off. I started off with a homelite weedeater, two beater push mowers, a ryobi gas handheld blower amd made it to whatbi have today. Anything decent with warranty will work until you can shell out big bucks for the stihl or echo products. And even then, having to adjust valves regularly on stihl products is a pain in the ass. Echo and husqvarna.
I have the br 350 stihl backpack blower I need to upgrade to a bigger one
Thanks man
all my stihls have been mega thirsty, that 800 must chug
I put a flat end tube on my 700 and it was a gamechanger for leaves. Ive just purchased the 800 and im looking forward to testing it out this week. Greetings from the UK.
Will the 600 or the 800 blow walnuts for clean up ? I was looking at both of them
br800 all day, once you figure out how to start it its easy and very rarely do i need to take it off to start usually when its super hot and the gas is vaporizing before its getting to the carb. handheld is br86. while the backpack may use more gas its still faster and time is money dont worry about pennies when your paying by the hour saving 50 cents in fuel and taking 5 more mins costs you more fwiw. I would not buy the br800 if it had a battery start it just would weight to much and yes i do have a 450 side start is what id buy again if i had to.
Ik I might be 14 but I have the 7500 redmax and 8500 I bought the 7500 when I was 9 years old yes I’m in the East Coast North jersey and we get a lot of leaves but I knew the 7500 would be good for me because that’s what every landscaper told me to get if you could afford it which I could now I got the 8500 the ground Blower and looking to get an 8550 not gonna lie I like my stihl chainsaw but I don’t like that Stihl km 111 that thing broke on me four times at the moment I’m not trusting stih but I run red max blower’s Weedwhacker’s heads trimmers personally even though I’m 14 I highly recommend the redmax
I agree I feel STIHL has started building a cheaper feeling product over the years
Good Job !!
Would you consider the Br450
REDMAX !!!!
Would you recommend br700 for leaf cleanups ??
I’ve had my BR 700 for over two years now. Home property size is 3.6 acres with over 4000 ft.² of woods. My blower also gets used in a commercial setting and next to a BR 600. So even when it comes to cleaning out my wooded area. The BR 700 does 90% of what I need. After that I just grab my big Billygoat push blower. Actually today. I have to go pick up my blower from the shop. It just started having trouble staying running. Other than that. All I’ve ever done for the last 2+ years was put the proper gas in it. Never check the air filter, spark plug or adjust anything. Nothing at all. My repair bill is 50 bucks for adjusting the valves probably, new spark plug and air filter. It has been the most reliable piece of equipment I own for lawn care hands-down.
redmax blowers are great
Wish I had a dealer close...
Husqvarna owns Redmax so may as well say Husqvarna
Day to day 450
I really like the video. I really hate the music!!
There is an electric start to the
BR 800 CE
So you been to MoKan lately?
I haven’t been down there since early this year when we were trying to fix up that Old Scag I bought
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The 800 all the way for moving snow or leaves. The 600 is too small
Is the 800 that much more powerful? I've had a 600 for about 7 years and was thinking of upgrading if it's worth it .
@@perryadams7500 It is definitely more powerful. But if your 600 has did the job all these years. I'd maybe save the money and get another 600....
A Husqvarna. You seem biased to Stihl.
You seem biased to husqvarna?
@@CutandCleanTV maybe lol
I had a Huqvarna commercial battery backpack, loved it until I needed a new battery which I ordered a year ago. Batteries are made in China! Ik down the drain. Just bought the stihl 700 to leaf blow my forested property. I'm 5' 115 lbs. I found going to the 800 is too heavy for 20% more power. I would have been fine with a 600 but they didn't have one. Ordered the waist belt and chest strap to keep unit close to my body which helps with weight.