I'm about to buy an 800, and so i been leaning to the X because i'm more of a simple man and can do with out the bells and whistles. your video helped drive home which one is for me.
Honestly, I didn't buy the 800c because of the side-start but more so for the straps and waist belt. the cool thing though about the c model is that you can buy the X starter rope and install it without an issue. I haven't actually done this yet because so far the side-start is working fine but it is a bit quirky to cold start. but yeah, that 50 dollars more is worth it just for that nice strap system. plus I'm a fan of that telescoping tube.
Absolutely! Great point. Its a very comfortable machine to run on long days of clean-ups. The waist belt does help a ton if you have it on for long periods of time.
@@bladezllc you know what perplexes me about stihl and their backpack blowers is that they only make right-hand trigger throttle models. they don't make left-handed hip throttle like all the other brands out there. so strange 🤔
@@bladezllc yeah because where i live in the north east, most landscapers i've seen use hip throttle. regardless if it's Echo, Shindaiwa, Redmax, or Husqvarna. plenty of them use stihl stick equipment but not so much their backpack blowers. aside from maybe the br600 since those are very popular with year around use.
You can add the chest strap for around $10 to the X version. I very much prefer the lighter X version and that's what I bought several years ago now, not long after they came out. Stihl engineers will tell you that the X version's tube is more efficient.
The X version tube is definitely more efficient. I made this video long ago and have done 100+ cleanups. I would still recommend the X. X is the way to go hands down!
The side start works fine. People just need to learn how to use their tools properly. The 800C ‘weighs’ less than a 600. Why? Because anyone who has carried 120lb over rough terrain with angry wasps coming at you knows that the weight is put through your hips via the belt. There should be little to no weight through the shoulder straps. Therefore the 800C is Stihl’s lightest blower.
Waste of time having the hip belt for blowing clippings off driveways. Its quick on quick off. To this day we only use the C for leaf cleanups. But hey to each their own! If you like it, that's excellent it's a fine blower.
I dislike it the more I use it to be honest. Had it for a few years now. The thing is a bear to start when it's 20 degrees in the am. It's all preference man.
I started with echo and redmax. It has all treated me well honestly, but yeah we run all stihl and toro just to keep things looking neat. Plus then I can get parts all from one place.
I just bought the 800c for the extra features and it can be started on the ground just like the x. Here is the link to the video from Stihl on how to start it ua-cam.com/video/i5SKwJBTpfk/v-deo.html.
Yeah I know how to wind it up and started. It's irritating for employees to use especially up here where it's almost always below freezing when we use it for cleanups. Will never be an advocate for 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.*
I'm about to buy an 800, and so i been leaning to the X because i'm more of a simple man and can do with out the bells and whistles. your video helped drive home which one is for me.
Honestly, I didn't buy the 800c because of the side-start but more so for the straps and waist belt. the cool thing though about the c model is that you can buy the X starter rope and install it without an issue. I haven't actually done this yet because so far the side-start is working fine but it is a bit quirky to cold start. but yeah, that 50 dollars more is worth it just for that nice strap system. plus I'm a fan of that telescoping tube.
Absolutely! Great point. Its a very comfortable machine to run on long days of clean-ups. The waist belt does help a ton if you have it on for long periods of time.
@@bladezllc you know what perplexes me about stihl and their backpack blowers is that they only make right-hand trigger throttle models. they don't make left-handed hip throttle like all the other brands out there. so strange 🤔
That is so crazy I haven't even thought of that. You'd think with their money they would get one out.
@@bladezllc yeah because where i live in the north east, most landscapers i've seen use hip throttle. regardless if it's Echo, Shindaiwa, Redmax, or Husqvarna. plenty of them use stihl stick equipment but not so much their backpack blowers. aside from maybe the br600 since those are very popular with year around use.
I just bought the 800x and it is great.Have an echo 500 and the Stihl does the work in half the time.Would highly recommend it.
You can add the chest strap for around $10 to the X version. I very much prefer the lighter X version and that's what I bought several years ago now, not long after they came out. Stihl engineers will tell you that the X version's tube is more efficient.
The X version tube is definitely more efficient. I made this video long ago and have done 100+ cleanups. I would still recommend the X. X is the way to go hands down!
The side start for me ‼️I like it
For me we pick regular start because it is cheaper. the side start you have to wind it up.
The regular start for me. Because it is lighter and too me the regular start is easy to start
The best blower on the market, if you want to get the job done, is the Echo 9010. Blow's over 200 CFM more than the Stihl. Nothin' to sneeze at there.
That's what I've been hearing a lot of. Really would like to buy one at some point this year. Thanks for the comment and watch!
a lot more weight too.
@@AyeJay-fe8pq If it blows harder, you get done sooner.
The side start works fine. People just need to learn how to use their tools properly. The 800C ‘weighs’ less than a 600. Why? Because anyone who has carried 120lb over rough terrain with angry wasps coming at you knows that the weight is put through your hips via the belt. There should be little to no weight through the shoulder straps. Therefore the 800C is Stihl’s lightest blower.
Waste of time having the hip belt for blowing clippings off driveways. Its quick on quick off. To this day we only use the C for leaf cleanups. But hey to each their own! If you like it, that's excellent it's a fine blower.
Was thinking about getting one
800c for me
U can also start the 800c on the grond just pull the rope up like on a normal start
That's how I most often start it.
Nice video. Was looking for one of these last week but they are sold out everywhere
Thanks! Seems to be the story with most things as of lately... hopefully you can hunt one down
The side start is really cool to use.
It is a pretty clever design
I have the echo pb 9010 it’s a power house but its heavy
Just in my opinion I will pick the 800x because in my opinion it looks better
They do look better!
I don't mind the side start mine starts right up so far
Comfort might be nicer on the stihl but that thing doesn't even compare to the power of the echo pb 9010
Very true 👍
Thank You
i think they both very loud but i am more of echo and redmax 570bts fan
That's a great machine as well! Thanks for watching 👀
Side start is a game changer,
Love the telescope tube too
Great job god bless
Thanks so much!
Nothing like the side start , you’re just gonna have to get used to using it
I dislike it the more I use it to be honest. Had it for a few years now. The thing is a bear to start when it's 20 degrees in the am. It's all preference man.
@@bladezllc there is a switch underneath the filter switch it off to the right side during the cold 🥶 weather and to the left side for warmer weather
@@zouhairsuleiman1453 I'll give it a try
I should have figured. A Stihl guy. Lol. Just kidding. Great video
I started with echo and redmax. It has all treated me well honestly, but yeah we run all stihl and toro just to keep things looking neat. Plus then I can get parts all from one place.
@@bladezllc I’m only kidding my friend because of our whole live event chat. Lol, I personally think most vendors have nice units.
@@MyGreenLawn2019 I know You were haha that was a good chat!
@@bladezllc well again I appreciate it
I just bought the 800c for the extra features and it can be started on the ground just like the x. Here is the link to the video from Stihl on how to start it ua-cam.com/video/i5SKwJBTpfk/v-deo.html.
Yeah I know how to wind it up and started. It's irritating for employees to use especially up here where it's almost always below freezing when we use it for cleanups. Will never be an advocate for it...
The rope comes off the internal pully as well. Less moving parts is better in my opinion
@@bladezllc yah I have heard that. I tell you it sure came in handy today though when my neighbor would not shut up😀
@@Brian-Outdoors for that reason, It sure is nice!
*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.*