Stihl Backpack Leaf Blowers - BR 380, 420, 500, 550, 600 Blower
Stihl Backpack Leaf Blowers provide professional leaf blowing with environmentally friendly qualities. Unlike leaf vacuums of the past, the BR series provide power without overbearingly noisy motors. They also improved the engines so that they are extremely fuel efficient and offer low emissions.
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Stihl BR 380D
The BR 380D Stihl Backpack Leaf Blowers include the patented ElastoStart starter to make starting the leaf blower. Other features include:
- Comfortable carrying handle
- Easy-grip throttle with cruise control
- On/off switch on throttle
- Tool holder
Because the Stihl Backpack Leaf Blower blows with a force of 181 miles per hour, it moves wet leaves exceptionally well. It's 73 decibels, about the same as a vacuum cleaner, and has optional vacuum kits or spray conversion kits available for those who need those features.
Stihl BR 420D
Many of the features on the 420D are similar to the previous model. It does add a reduced-emissions engine and larger nozzles for higher air capacity. This Stihl Backpack Leaf Blower has a sound rating of 73 decibels and blows at 77 meters per second.
Stihl BR 500
The BR 500 Stihl Backpack Leaf Blower comes with an extremely quiet motor, 65 decibels is less than that of a vacuum cleaner. It features many of the features found on the BR 420D and adds an adjustable comfort harness, adjustable blower tube, single-handed operation, anti-vibration and weighs 10 pounds. Plus, it blows harder than other models at 181 mph.
Stihl BR 550
Stihl Backpack Leaf Blower model #BR 550s are professional gas leaf blowers that feature anti-vibration, three-position adjustable blower tubes and an easy-to-start motor. With air force of 199 mph and sound ratings of 73 decibels, it's a handy model for someone with a larger yard.
Stihl BR 600
The professional Stihl Backpack Leaf Blower model offers low-emissions and fuel-efficiency. It offers many of the features found on the BR 550 but increases blowing power to 201 mph. Its sound rating is 75 decibels.
Features Common to all Stihl Backpack Leaf Blowers
All Stihl Backpack Leaf Blowers include a see-through gas tank so that you know when it is nearing time to fuel up. They also offer:
Polymer housing is durable and doesn't wear out
- Covered spark plug area to keep dirt and dust out
- Dual-ring pistons for optimal compression
- Easily replaced fuel filters
- Electronic ignition
- Heavy-duty air filter
- Hidden choke knob to prevent accidental damage
- Joystick-style throttle
- Padded polymer frame
- Patented IntelliCarb carburetor
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