For those who struggle with starting 2-stroke engines Stihl's Easy
2 Start is available on a variety of machines, including trimmers, chainsaws,
and cultivators.
Stihl's handheld blower are
stronger than some backpacks! Light too! As you move up the model lineup, you gain
output power, and also amenities such as rubber hand grip, rubber feet, and 'cruise
control'.
Easy Start
principle: When you pull the rope, a spring is wound, and when the spring is tight
enough, it will turn over the engine for you. You no longer have to pull
the engine over fast!
The hardest part for some
people is just pulling over the engine!
Most Stihl backpack blowers utilize the
new 4-Mix hybrid engine. It is essentially a 4 stroke engine that runs
on 2 stroke (premix) fuel. The technology can be found in backpack
blowers, string trimmers, pole pruners, and more. We have found many
advantages such as:
Higher torque engine
Quieter running engine without the 2 stroke
'wine'
Better on fuel
Easier to pull over when starting
Can turn unit at any working angle and it will
continue to run.
Does not have the added weight of 4 stroke engine oil
since it has no oil reservoir.
4 Mix engine technology is a wonderful thing on this backpack blower. It
sound different, more of a lower pitch, because of the engine type.
There are a number of 4 Mix models to choose from.
For more information on how they measure against other brands in terms
of weight and fuel usage, take a look at this!
Redmax has the stratocharged engine. The
idea is to scavenge unused fuel from the exhaust and re-introduce them
to the combustion chamber. A fancy way of saying it 'recycles exhaust'.
This engine technology is used extensively in their backpack blowers and
string trimmers.
We have various size Redmax machines to fit every need
and budget. But our personal favorite is the Redmax EBZ8500 backpack blower.
It sets the standard
in power. One important note: You should never borrow one of these machines... because
you will have to buy one! Everything else falls short!
With a 75.6 cc displacement and 4.4 horsepower, the EBZ8500 produces a
maximum air speed of 206 MPH with tube air flow approaching 908 CFM.
You
have to watch BOTH MPH and CFM. One without the
other is worthless.
We say this: buy the biggest, baddest, meanest leaf blower you
can afford! Forget the toys, we're talking TOOLS. Get a real machine that will get your job
done quickly, and easily. There is nothing more silly than using a leaf blower
that is slower than a rake! We don't twist your arm, we just try and
tweak your thinking!
You will never come back and thank us for saving you a few
bucks, but you just may stop by raving about how well your new machine works!
I know, because it happens all the time!
