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[@Mr_Tecumseh]

I still love my BR340. It was the first backpack blower I ever had and its nearly 20 years old now and still going strong. Stihl makes great products.

[@Ifitsbendingitsfishing]

Just picked up a brand new BR X 800 MAN ITS SO POWERFUL 💯 ON STILH ...the best blower so far ive had amen

[@louielopez1638]

When use my Stihl back pack blower, I use a circular motion instead of a back and forth motion. I find out it's more efficient. Try it someday. 👍😀😎👌❤

[@daltonbryan7341]

Same it is just faster

[@augustreil]

I have 2 old school BR400 2 strokers. They have the angled tip at the end and wish the new ones still had them. It makes getting into corners and other areas way easier. I have also found that less body moving and let the machine do the work is better, Jmo.

[@sixosixo]

I've had the BR600 for a few years and love it! These Stihl BR blowers are the best, hands down.

[@BigGary79]

I use my blower year round to blow out the garage, the shop, clean the porches, etc... I had no idea how useful they were until I got one.

[@johnwayne2103]

True I have to use a respirator whenever I blow leaves or whatever. It's PPE all the way.

[@xjfo]

I purchased my first backpack blower on Monday, it was the Stihl BR800X. My dealer said they started with 15 and I purchased the second to last one. I have been raking 2.5 acres of dense leaves by hand for the last 7 years so this is a big treat. I also added a Protero PV18 to my Kubota BX late last fall so leaf cleanup is finally manageable. Before that I felt like I spent all of my free time in October stressing over the leaves.

[@RM-zy2pp]

Redmax 8500 Husky 580 Stihl Br 800 Echo 8010 👍👍 top of the line

[@chicamuxen]

I like that Melissa is always smiling! Great attitude you both have. Another great video Mike and Melissa.

[@augustreil]

Melissa's smile is infectious !

[@820south3]

Excellent! My brother has a 700, I was considering the 800. It was great to find a video comparing both.

[@JMyers9518]

Could be you are looking forward to blowing leafs this year because Melissa is doing all the work. Just say’in...

[@disaacfaddis734]

I have a BR300 that is 18 years old & it works just fine at my house, but at work I use a BR700. I also have a Stihl FS 80 that is as old as my blower. I really like the old 2 stroke engines, these new 4 stroke engines are heavy & as far as the line trimmers go they eat up the string real fast because of the added torque, especially when trimming fences. But yeah, the BR700 is like strapping a push blower on your back, it gets the job done fast.

[@eshskis1]

Haha Bruce Willis reviewing the BR 800 that's awesome ! thanks for the great video...

[@taylor_vapez2377]

used to hate cleaning leaves, would take me hours upon hours each week every year until I bought a stihl br700, now it takes a 1/4 of the time and I've picked up more clean up accounts because of it! My investment has paid itself off many times, next will be a stand on blower haha

[@jonhackner1528]

I just got my new br 800 c yesterday on Friday and on Thursday i sold my br 450 cef and still have my br 700

[@joeraptor1]

I've got the 700. Nice blower but that lack of air speed can be detrimental when you have a lot of leaves to move, especially when they're stuck in flower beds. The 800 seems to have the same volume of air but more air speed as the 700, thus making it more effective from what I'm seeing from your video. Overall though, both still lag behind Echo's new 8010 blower. Stihl should have skipped the 700 and gone directly to the 800. They also should have aimed to have gotten the cfms over 1000 to compete against the Echo. We'll see if Redmax/Husqvarna bring out a competitor next year to these two.

[@justinbraathen3077]

Great comparison between the 800 & 700. Like others have commented, is the 800 a noticeable enough improvement over the 800 to justify upgrading? My decision is yes, even if I save 20-minutes of leaf cleanup each session, it's worth it.

[@iloveburritos8802]

I bought my br800x 2 days ago and it is AMAZING!!!!!

[@redbull5781]

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[@jjjj72yahoocom]

I bet if you leaned some plywood against your fence, you could ramp the leaves over the fence. Happy leaf blowing!🌿

[@scbane]

Great idea

[@Browns4life]

That is a good idea!

[@davem.5147]

Mike: Thanks from Melissa and I for the leaf blower eval. After watching this I decided to replace my old John Deere. Settled for the BR600 as the 700 is out of stock and no one has seen a 800 series. And I wanted a high velocity NOW. Well, I have no complaint after using the BR600 for 4 hrs yesterday (Sunday) and 90 minutes today. That 600 shaved days off of work that Melissa and I would have had to do with raking, filling a tarp, dragging, using the Z-Turn with the leaf bagger, and then the garden tractor to chew up the rest. Even the 600 series blew wet leaves. Did get in trouble with Melissa when I blew her outdoor flowers and a few Elf figurines out towards the duck pond..heh..heh..

[@bigwheels6200]

Mike I just about fell off my chair, when I seen you received your 800 when afen long research I just picked up my 700 , of course it's raining again, good luck and thanks again for your help, be safe and be well, Rob here in south central Pennsylvania

[@jamesware5100]

i just bought the 700

[@WAVETUBE84]

The 800 has the larger fan housing, NOTICEABLY LARGER. That ought to underline the difference between the two. Hey, if you select either one, YOU WIN. They ROCK! PS! Never leave these idling on the ground. Always have them under 100% control. They vibrate and fall over...like mine did...off a cinder block wall and I had to purchase a new one. The fractured one still functioned perfectly, but I couldn't stand to look at my failure...and gave it away.

[@sankacoffee1]

BR700 had mine about 3 weeks and love it unfortunately we don't get the br800 here in the U.K but wud love to try that someday especially with the side start good vid to boot keep it up folks

[@happysfamilywnc]

Just found your channel! Good Vid! I just blew up my 700 yesterday. For 9 yrs, I never made a mistake like this in my business and forgetting the mix, I learned a hard lesson and I'm grateful it was only the blower. I wanted the 800 but they're not available here in WNC yet so I got a 600 until the it comes in.

[@Shareyourpositive]

The video starts great at 6:40. I need three of these blowers and two of those models to run them. Great job.

[@m42453]

Just a suggestion but you should say the price of the products your showing. I love my stihl stuff but these blowers are at least 550$-650$

[@timradke7775]

I just got a 800 c with side start, was $650 and way better than the 700

[@NCMOUNTAINMAN]

Taryl Fixes All just did a new video hard to start repair on a Stihl BR800. Very informative.

[@joncastile3248]

How might some form of vacuum mulcher system work in comparison ? It seems that a lot of dust is stirred up and blowing against the wind could present a problem.

[@jamesarmstrong9074]

It's the difference of a category 3 and a category 5 hurricane, little beast and huge beast.

[@sethhewett2171]

Wish we had some leaves to blow or even some trees for leaves to fall from. We lost 22 trees 10 of them being 100 plus year old oaks. Stihl definitely way to go.

[@jcfc8197]

I have a Stihl BR 600. I’m a small person and having it wide open is like having a rocket pack on. I blow everything out of the beds, then get my Troy-Bilt leaf vacuum out and vac up all the leaves.

[@johnreinburg859]

Thanks Mike, I think the backpack blower is the way to go. I think Melissa does an excellent job!

[@russellbowman8051]

Nice demonstration both look like Awsome Blowers!!👍👊

[@iancarter2601]

They both are very great blowers, I like them both because their Stihl, and Stihl, is the best brand.

[@samlane703]

Informative video, it was helpful. Recommend showing closer up, the controls and differences between the two blowers.

[@comlbbeau]

Once you get the leaves off the decks and walkways and into the grassy areas, there's nothing like a CycloneRake® to make the rest of the job easy-peasy. I believe they can be adapted to your ZTR machine. I tow mine behind a Kubota diesel TG1860 garden tractor, and it does a wonderful job.

[@jammingmartin2661]

excellent Video, Just bought the BR 800 X. looking forward to blowing. Never thought i would say that. lol.

[@GardenEquipmentReview]

Thank you for a great review. I own a Stihl BR 600 backpack blower and I'm thinking of upgrading to the BR 800. I'm very satisfied with my BR 600 but it is always good to have a bit more power. You have a new subscriber to your channel!

[@untouchable570]

Hey Central PA native here. Thanks for sharing. I live on 8 acres and now about 3.5 of it. Got some big trees around that like to creat some bald spots over the winter so I’m looking to knock them out of he way this year. Also was wondering how these things are with moving snow? From a dusting up to 6 inches. Thanks Again.

[@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats]

Stihl has that trademark Stihl sound but way more beefy. I used a 600 for 5 years, 60 hours a week when I was a landscaper. Now I have an office job and want one for myself. 800 might be overkill but if the price is right I want it damnit

[@gaffle-411]

Man... you camera is AMAZINGLY clear!

[@markbrown1609]

Looking forward to the new BRJ 1000 xxx. Its a combo leaf blower and Jet Pack. Space X & Stihl joint venture. No more walking; you will be able to hover over house and blow out the gutters.

[@johnjordan3126]

I added a sternum strap to my 650 to keep the shoulder straps in place. Key features of a good backpack are a waist belt and sternum strap and they are not even an option on these blowers. My 650 is a key piece of gear, even with a BillyGoat Force blower. I love the teamwork!

[@johnvansovich682]

Great comparison..you just sold me on the 800x..thx for the video!!

[@jasmac]

"Well, They're not your glasses anymore" LOL Happy wife, Happy Life!!

[@jimccc9467]

Being a former 50 year resident of Pittsburgh PA, you have to be SW PA with that “accent”, I was waiting for a “yinz “ or a “n’at” familiar sounds of home. I currently have the Echo 580 and am looking to upgrade but leaning towards the Echo 9010 due to the overwhelming CFM it produces.

[@johndragseth3234]

I have a new BR 700 (it was the biggest the store had), and it is a beast. I cannot imagine what the BR 800 is like.

[@KarineTKnudsen]

It looks fun, but I want one that can suck as well, because those leaves makes fantastic soil 🙂

[@scotthuffman4909]

Great video. I have the side start 800 and it is A beast. If I were you I would put A gate in the middle of your fence to blow the leaves out.

[@pouliotmartin]

Thanks! Great comparaison

[@fernandodelasancha6328]

I can't wait to get the BR 800 X just to pamper myself, it's mid July but I'm going to get my Christmas present in advance. 🎁

[@sixosixo]

You might also look at a Cyclone Rack pull behind vacuum?

[@johnmonty1976]

Just made my purchase yesterday . 800 C E . WOW .

[@uneCENT]

I've been searching high and low for this blower. All my local Stihl dealers say they wont get it until next year though

[@snoopyboyblue]

FYI: When looking at specs on blowers, CFM is way more significant than air velocity. I can probably blow 200 MPH with my mouth if I whistle hard enough, but that won't move very many leaves. How much volume of air is being moved per unit of time means a lot more. I think Stihl is now publishing blower force in newtons which is the force required to accelerate an object to a certain speed.

[@kevinhenry7273]

At the rate they are going , with blowers, you will be a jet powered drone and can fly over your property

[@brotherslawncare4041]

Yes sir, ya too I got the br700 the first of the mowing season and haven’t done much leaves and yeah I’m ready to see what it can do. I heard the br800 is a monster. Not sure about your wife but I had to hold my wife from falling back using the 700.

[@barryestell6324]

There also great for blowing snow I found out !!!

[@Андрей-е1ч2ц]

thank you my american brother. Greetings from Russia. 🤝

[@mattb6684]

Kicking myself for not waiting an extra year to get the 800! Oh well BR700 it is, bring on the leaves!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

The way the leaves are hanging on we may be plowing snow and leaves at the same time.

[@timradke7775]

Its awesome ,just got an 800 , way more power than the 700 , and side start is awesome

[@christiansawoszczyk3682]

Matt Bova man I heard about the 800 but didn’t see it in the store... bought a 700 2 weeks later the 800 was out.

[@timradke7775]

Junk? Been using stihl for years 8 to 14 hrs a day blowing sand . Not one thing junk about them, the 800c is even better, beats every other blower I have used , or tried. So nice try. I did have 2 redmaxs, they are heavy, and only get about 2 years out of them, then they get weak , and super noisy. Never buying one again

[@davt8615]

The 4stroke in the 800 hundred sounds like a little tractor! Brilliant. Just hope it doesn't have valve problems like most 4T garden machines.

[@jadenr.11]

239 MPH? That’s rookie numbers to my husqvarna 150BT which blows at 255

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I love it she stole your glasses and the new blower. God bless

[@ronandloriwood7847]

I don't blow leaves, I mow the grass short the mowing then let God blow them away. I need the blower to dry my truck after I wash it. Ron

[@thomasyerbey337]

Hey Mike And Melissa 🇺🇸

[@patrickmorgan3326]

Melissa, those new boots are way cool and the glasses look much better on you than they would on Mike. Just don’t tell him I said that.

[@jons7677]

i just used my little BG 50 on my 1/2 acre forest this evening, first round done. About another 3-4 rounds to go. Ugh! Think you could send Melissa over? lol

[@a.b.c.520]

Nope but here is a 50% off coupon for all leaf blowers kzbin.info/www/bejne/epOzfKOEa8pqeKc

[@taylorman4080]

My SR 450 is rated for 198 mph and it sucks for blowing. That extra 40 mph makes a big difference in the 800.

[@nickgalick5386]

Just bought my br800.. I have a br600 and the 800 is definitely worth the upgrade.. I use my for snow. Always starts.. I find the 800 quieter then the 600 and it's about the same weight

[@tommyplandscape8624]

Thanks for sharing love my Br 700

[@damonhart1268]

around here , people are having a hissy fit about leaves and grass clippings in the street being a spin/ slip hazard for the motorcycles

[@bigbigby4657]

Was like there's 2 blowers, why aren't you both using them, and bam, you were...lol... looking sharp Melissa, boots and 'Your' new glasses helps get the job done.😀

[@bogillespie4774]

Wouldn't it be easier to put a gate on insects in the fence that way you don't have to blow him underneath

[@1d1hamby]

Going to have try the MS500i too.

[@mooman86]

Bet they would do well blowing off light snow too

[@cooper8318]

When you have big trees the biggest backpack blower you can afford is the best investment you can make. I love my BR800c and will never buy a smaller one again. I use it year round and its worth the money

[@redbull5781]

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[@johnnylamuelo2102]

The real impresive spec that you failed to mention is that the new blower puts out 900 cfm at 230 mph. A blower can have a high wind velosity but, it is the volume of air that the blower puts out and that's what makes it a beast.

[@CaneCorsoProject]

Feels like a Home Depot blower once you’ve run a 580bts or pb9010.

[@chickenknucklez2604]

Yep I ran 1 tank of gas thru a brand new 800x I hate the thing I'm going to sell it for another 9010

[@Mr.WS6]

I live in a heavily wood area with 34 oak trees in my front yard alone. Right now I have the br600 magnum and it's a task for the blower....how does this blower task to huge waste high piles? I need something with like 250-300 mile winds blow stick leaves and all!

[@marclussier2275]

Hey Mike and Melissa, Nice job on the leaves. I think you guys need to have a soccer game with the blowers. Stay safe my friends and May God Bless and Protect you both and your families. 🙏🤠🚜🦌🇺🇸

[@servandoresendiz9194]

Those are strong blowers.. Nice review.. Nice backyard too..

[@tommyplandscape8624]

I love my 700 love the adjustable tube for tight spaces that’s a big deal as opposed of the 800 but power does rule looks like I have to get the 800 to go along with the 700 thanks for sharing

[@talkswithalex2006]

Im still happy with my BR 420

[@dalelewis1016]

Ahhh...no more blisters...🍃🍃🍃... you have stairs everywhere...😁😁

[@2blackdanes]

I can’t believe you haven’t gotten that girl a pair of diamond stud earmuffs yet!

[@jameshalliday412]

Was all set to buy the 700 when I read in the comments of one of your earlier videos about the new 800 coming out. Did a bit of research and saw a few uTube videos (felt like I was cheating on you😜) and was sold on the new 800. Unfortunately nobody can tell me when they’re coming to the market here in Canada. I guess this fall’s leaves are getting run over with the mower. ☹️. I tell ya, going from suburbia to this new farm has been an eye opener with the leaf cleanup! Keep up the great content!

[@spudgamer6049]

Next step: PTO driven blower like are used to dry race tracks. Might have to modify the nozzle a little, but it should be doable. 😁 The turbine engine powered ones like some airports(and maybe Nascar?) have would probably be a bit of overkill, though🤪

[@terryluebbe2560]

I blow the leaves out of my landscaping around the house, but then use my mower to push them out into the surrounding woods. It feels less like herding cats to me, and the finer bits add nutrients to my lawn. It does get a bit dusty, though.

[@sammccartt4813]

Please strap a PB 8010 ECHO blower on and see and feel the difference. I have used STIHL products for almost 8 years, the switch was made to ECHO and I am very happy with the performance of the ECHO line of products. BLOWERS-Hand held and Backpack, WEEDEATER-PS2620, PAS 2620 POWERHEAD with available attachments. One who declares this Stihl a BEAST would place it on the porch with the PUPPIES after running the MONSTER BLOWER ECHO PB 8010!!! TEST AND SEE!!!Nice job on your video!!!

[@kennywimmer8347]

electric start , with a small dry cell and the same pull sart ....i use it for a total different application. spraying insecticides... revamped for my ues...

[@wyattearp1418]

You could have a yard party , everybody bring their blower over, it would be fun! LoL

[@fabrizio9453]

I have the stihl 700 but the 800 is better is more potent or is similar? Put more air?

[@singleman1986]

I just scroll past the negative comments below videos. We only see a small portion of the REAL result. I have no doubt you 'do the right thing'. JMHO.

[@johnkirby4290]

I love my new Stihl blower... It's just a little heavy after three or four hours on your back. 🇺🇸

[@Z-Bart]

Mike, have you ever used one of these to clean snow off a vehicle? They look very powerful.

[@tobyh3681]

I have, it works great. Even good for blowing snow off the driveway.

[@MiguelLopez-wp5hx]

I you use the new shindaiwa you going to put those back in the shed

[@noc8076]

Those are great tools for fighting forest fires too.

[@andrewtkach3838]

Amen to that !

[@johnwayne2103]

I have a hand held one and you know what? I should have bought the backpack one. I told the Stihl guy I wanted a blower that could blow a Squirrel out of a tree. So I got the most powerful hand held one. I think next year I am going to get the back back. If you have a lot of trees on your property they all accumulate at once and throw in a few rain storms in there and now you have wet soggy heavy leaves. You need that extra power.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Mike, again, thanks to you, I have a 700, definitely works great. I know that using the 700, I have somewhat lost my "sea legs" so to speak, with the velocity of it. I can see by watching previous videos, Mellisa's in great shape & she is using the 800 with no effort of loosing balance! Great vidio.She just showed me up!

[@chucksinger1916]

I still think Melissa needs those pink Stihl. Ear protection it would highlight her new outfit! Lol

[@stephenmacdonald76]

I Have a few 600 but thinking up grading to 700 or 800, what about any other makes models anyone got any recommendations?