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Which is Better – Stihl or ECHO Blower?
Which is Better – Stihl or ECHO Blower? Trying to find the best blower is always a little bit of a challenge, especially when you are stacking two options from some of the best manufacturers in the tool world against one another – like you do with Sithl and ECHO. Below we dig little bit deeper into what we like (and what we don’t like) about these blowers, how they compare head-to-head, and which one we feel comes out on top. Stihl If you are looking for one of the lightest weight backpack blower options on the market today you really can’t go wrong with something from Stihl. Their lightest weight options (the BR 700) comes in at just slightly over 23 pounds, making it a full pound lighter than the ECHO below. That might not sound like much at first, but you’ll notice the weight difference when you are running the blower for extended amount of time. Noise is going to be a little bit of problem with the Stihl, though – as it pushes north of 103 dB when you are running it for bore. There aren’t a lot of other blowers that are going to scream quite as loud, with maybe the sole exception of the ECHO PB 770T which puts out 104 dB. In the power department, Stihl comes out and shoulders above most of the other blower manufacturers on the market (including ECHO). You’re going to get tremendous output, with the ability to put out 36.7 N of force when you really have it cranked to the max. ECHO Not quite as powerful as the Stihl, the ECHO is going to put out 36.2 N of power – so it’s really not coming in that far behind. What folks really like about the ECHO is that it transforms that power into usable force in a way more effective than the Stihl. The ECHO has a theoretical peak wind force (measured in miles per hour) that hits 241 mph, with a usable wind force of 202 mph. Compare that to the Stihl coming in at 206 mph in the theoretical department and a usable wind force of 173 mph and you see there’s a huge difference there. It’s also hard not to love the price point of the ECHO compared to the Stihl, too. It’s almost $60 cheaper when you compare MSRP head-to-head. Final Verdict At the end of the day, even though the Stihl is probably a slightly better performing piece of equipment the ECHO isn’t that far behind and is considerably less expensive. You really can’t go wrong with either one of these blowers, but ECHO gets the (slight) advantage sure.
Which is Better Stihl or Husqvarna Leaf Blower?
Which is Better Stihl or Husqvarna Leaf Blower? There isn’t a person on the planet that looks at the forest of leaves that drops on their lawn every fall in get excited about having to breakout the rake and spend hours and hours (and hours) doing leaf removal. Thankfully though, with the invention of the backpack leaf blower, most folks don’t have to worry about leaning on that rake any longer. At the same time, though, having to decide between top brands on the market today – like Stihl or Husqvarna – can present a whole bunch of challenges, too. You want to be sure you’re spending your money in the right place, and hopefully that’s what this quick breakdown helps you do. Ease of Use Right out of the gate, both of these companies have definitely spent a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of energy figuring out ways to make their equipment as easy to use as possible. Truth be told, there’s not much of a difference in this department between Stihl and Husqvarna right now – and this is pretty much a push between them. Portability In the portability department, though, Stihl definitely has a reputation for making some of the lightest weight backpack style blowers money can buy. This isn’t to suggest that Husqvarna blowers are made of lead (they are still pretty portable), but Stihl definitely has the edge and advantage in this department. Backpack leaf blowers from these companies are always going to tip the scales at north of 20 pounds, though. So a lot of it has to do with the comfort of the backpack style system – and Stihl has the edge there, too. Blowing Power As far as your blowing power goes, both Stihl and Husqvarna are pretty powerful customers and head and shoulders above most of the other blowers on the market today – but Husqvarna offers even more efficient motors that don’t sacrifice power, giving them the edge here. The X Torq motor from Husqvarna is one of the most powerful blower motors you’ll find but also offers a 60% reduction in overall emissions compared to everything else in its class. That’s a big difference and a major leap forward in engineering. Reliability This is another category where both companies are so evenly matched that it’s impossible to lean one way or the other. Both of them offer great warranties, both of them have fantastic reputation for reliability, and both of them are easy enough to work on if you decide to do so yourself. Value Stihl and Husqvarna also feature similar price tags to one another, but when you add in that X Torq engine we mentioned earlier as well as the amount of accessories you can pick up to extend the usability and usefulness of Husqvarna equipment we have to sort of tip our hat in that direction. Final Verdict At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong with either of these companies when you are in the market for a new leaf blower. Even still, Husqvarna (barely) gets the nod as our most recommended brand for sure.
What’s Better Echo or Stihl Blowers?
What’s Better Echo or Stihl Blowers? Investing in a quality leaf blower shouldn’t ever be a snap decision. This is a heavy-duty piece of equipment that can make your life a whole lot easier (or even more miserable) when it comes time to do a bit of yard maintenance. Thankfully though, there are some really great companies out there making quality pieces of equipment to pick and choose from – with Stihl and ECHO leading the charge. Below we breakdown how these two brands stack up against one another when comparing their top blower options. Blowing Power Getting a blower that can handle cleaning up your yard quickly and efficiently needs to be priority number one, and both ECHO and Stihl make pretty powerful options. ECHO does get a slight advantage here, with an engine that usually offer heavier displacements then Stihl engines – and with larger fuel capacity to boot. Reliability As far as reliability goes, both of these companies are right up there amongst the very best of the best in the power tool world. It’s almost impossible to split hairs find enough to determine whether or not ECHO or Stihl equipment is better made, easier to maintain, or as a better warranty. This is a push between the two – you really can’t go wrong with either one in this department. Portability and Comfort Stihl has some of the most comfortable pieces of blower equipment under the sun and honestly it’s not even close with a lot of other companies, including ECHO. Stihl blowers are usually lighter weight, always have better loadbearing harnesses, and are just a lot easier on the body – particularly when you are wearing them for extended amount of time. If you’re going to be blowing a lot of leaves or material for hours on end, Stihl is the undisputed king of the ring. Value Stihl machines are competitively priced, but ECHO definitely offers both the cheapest price options at the lower end of the blower world as well as the lower overall average price, too. Still, if you’re not just looking at price alone but are looking at overall value than you might tip the scales in favor of Stihl. They pack a lot of engineering, a lot of power, and a lot of performance into compact and lightweight pieces of equipment that still shouldn’t break your bank account. This is a little bit of a tossup. Final Verdict When you get right down to it, you can’t go wrong with either Stihl or ECHO blowers. Both companies offer options that are head and shoulders above the rest of the competition, both offer similar levels of performance, and both are pretty comfortable to wear and have good reputations for reliability. That being said, it’s hard not to recommend Stihl just because of how comfortable they are to wear and use overextended amounts of time.