New STIHL BR450 Backpack Blower - My thoughts after one use

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

Oh boy! A cliffhanger episode. Can't wait to see that new piece of equipment you left us hanging about. That 450 is nice and has decent power. I imagine those leaves you were blowing have been laying there for a while absorbing moisture and getting compacted. No problem moving them at all. The extra warranty for the investment of a pack of oil is a no-brainer too. Good info.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Thanks for watching. Cliffhanger 🤣 I got it filmed last week and will be editing it by weeks end. It's going to blow your mind. Yes, those leaves were from the Bradford pear from last November. The 450 lifted them with no problem. I do hope I get my echo back, that will give me two blowers this coming fall.

[@geebeeinga]

Your review convinced me - will be purchasing this exact machine this week. Hope Stihl appreciates you! Subscribed, and thank you!

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

@@geebeeinga Thanks for watching and WELCOME to the Big South family!

[@efrenvenegas5074]

Not so bad thats a good 450stihl backup I had bought me a stihl trimmer the fs70r its was like 280 in the went down to 20 dallors in they give me 2 years for 25 dallors but I pay another 20s for two in thats what i did to my handblower the bg50 I use it today to blpwer leafs in it works but i love that stihl backup to that you got

[@michaelmactavish4445]

love them blowers we used it quite a bit this winter snow cearing

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Thanks for watching

[@zackdaripr]

Excellent review, thanks!

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

@zackdaripr Thanks, and thanks for watching. Please consider smacking that subscribe button. We'd love to have you as a part of the Big South family.

[@kennethcastaldo7239]

Great videos think you ...i do have the br 450. CE- f electric start & Love it

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

@@kennethcastaldo7239 Thanks for watching. Yes, the 450 is a great machine.

[@robertgiuliani4405]

I just bought the BR450. I researched the Stihl models and per the manual there was the BR450C with electric start but is not listed in the 2024 catalog. Apparently Stihl discontinued it. Maybe a slow seller or problematic electric start. The only model that can be started with it on your back now with a side pull cord is the BR800C-E for $700 US. Also, my dealer offered the Stihl 2.6oz oil 6 pack for $14 good for 6 gallons worth of gas. Buying the oil at the same time as buying the blower doubles the factory warranty. The dealer set it up for me, started it and also filled the tank at not extra charge. In the 2024 catalog Stihl has it as an incentive that if you buy the 6 pack of oil or 1 gallon of the premix fuel, the factory warranty is doubled from 2 to 4 years which is a no-brainer being you will need to oil. I read in the manual that Stihl recommends Mid Grade octane(89 octane). That is what I bought and mixed in 1 of the 2.6oz Stihl oil bottles. I use a 1 gallon gas can so I don't have the gas hanging around a long time. I also use Ethanol Shield additive. So far with 2 weeks, it works fine and I plan to use it weekly for fall leaf blowing into the woods behind my property. Also plan to use it during spring and summer for blowing lawn clippings that have accumulated after mowing. I plan to take care of it the best I can. This is my first backpack blower and went with Stihl.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Congrats on your purchase. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I still have mine and use it daily.

[@DAvidHall-n2s]

Tell Nate to hurry and get well. Hope nothing serious. Love seeing him in the videos. He sure brightens my day. To all you non subscribers let's get those subscription buttons popping. This channel is very informative. Worth the time to watch.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

WOW! What an awesome comment. Thank you so much for your support. No, we all had a sinus bug. Nate seem.to pop a fever whenever his body is fighting something. It lasted only a few hours but thanks for the well wishes.

[@officialjedimasterardean4598]

awsome back pack blower. lord willing i hope i can get one this year. i was going to last year but ended up buy ing a new ztr mower twice. yeah OUCH. im looking at the echo blower but i might look at the Husqvarna a bit more to since i have a ztr Husqvarna z254f ZTR mower to match it. i like stihl products to. i have a stihl trimmer and its a BEAST.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Thanks for watching. Whatever you buy blower wise, DO NOT buy from a big box store. There is zero dealer support. Go to an authorized dealer. Echo blowers are my preferred choice just because they're stronger. I wasn't looking to buy this blower for quite some time but that plan got changed. I'm happy with my purchase. Best of success in whatever direction you decide to go.

[@laurincooper7705]

Welcome to the 450 family...I still miss my 800. My thief goes to court next month

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

You going to court?

[@laurincooper7705]

@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV imma try to

[@laurincooper7705]

I want him to see me

[@tottenhamteacher]

Oof… recent ought my 700… probably should’ve got ccw.

[@DawnJiang-kd6me]

That tube needs to be on the br 700.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Thanks for watching. The retractable section really makes cleaning flower beds a breeze.

[@Born2doom]

The BR700 does have that tube! The BR700X doesn’t

[@DawnJiang-kd6me]

@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV This machine the br 450 has similar performance to a 941cfm and 206 mph blower.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

@DawnJiang-kd6me Thanks for watching. For its size, it's a pretty strong blower.

[@DAvidHall-n2s]

I agree about electric lawn equipment. Long live gas power.

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Yes! We have to stand up united or we'll all be out of business.