Top Backpack Blower Reviews

If you are planning on purchasing a new backpack blower this year, you have a wide selection to choose from. There are several different companies that make them and many of them have a few models to choose from. In addition, you will need to determine how much you are willing to pay since the price can range from around $100 all the way up to over $500. Let's take a look at a few of the top backpack blowers on the market today:

Troy-Bilt Four Cycle Backpack Blower - What sets this blower apart from many of the others is that it runs on a four cycle engine. That means you don't have to use a gas oil mix, just pure gas. However, you will need to add and check oil on the leaf blower. Many prefer homeowners prefer four cycle motors, while others prefer the two cycle. The Troy-Bilt is also well constructed and a lot of effort was put into making it comfortable for the person using it. The main flaw of the blower is that it is not as powerful as some of the other blowers available for about the same price.
The Husqvarna company has been producing quality lawn equipment for decades and the 350BT is another one. This leaf blower offers plenty of power and is also easy to start every time. It's a great choice for homeowners that have large lawns with plenty of large leaves that drop every fall. It can also be used as a primary blower by someone who has a small lawn business. The price is about average for a backpack blower, costing around $300. Most of the people who have used the Husqvarna 350BT have given it all positive reviews. The only negative mentioned was the fact that the primer bulb is located in a awkward spot.
As impressive as the Husqvarna is, my top choice is the Stihl BR 430. I've been using this backpack blower for years and it has never let me down. Stihl now makes seven different backpack blowers that vary in price and power. The BR 430 is right in the middle of the group. This unit can blow through large piles of leaves and debris without problem. The other thing I like about it is that it starts easily every time. Stihl blowers are a little more expensive than the rest, but to me they are worth the extra money.

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