The first time I used the Stihl BR 600 backpack leaf blower, I thought it was a jet pack. I had always used a handheld leaf blower and was used to how those felt and performed in my backyard ...

the brand name Stihl is bound to come up. Leaf blowers come in many different shapes and sizes, including everything from corded electric models to backpack blowers. The one you choose will have a ...

We test leaf blowers in six configurations, including backpack models, from all the major brands, including Ego, Husqvarna, and Stihl. Below, we’ve highlighted four models that sit at the top of ...

But if you find yourself wading through a thick layer of leaves all around, you may want to consider investing in a backpack leaf blower ... gas-powered models. The Stihl BR 430-Z delivers ...

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased gasoline backpack leaf blowers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status ...

Jason Wilk, senior product manager with ECHO, explained the basics of different blower types, which are handheld, backpack ... leaf blower, Sara Bendrick, licensed landscape contractor and STIHL ...

A backpack leaf blower is a godsend if you have a sizable piece of property. Whether you’re sweeping flower petals or grass clippings from your driveway through spring and summer or clearing ...

Clearing leaves can wear you out. One of the most effective tools in the annual struggle of yard versus leaf is the backpack blower. Clearing leaves can wear you out.

While the test team usually prefers backpack leaf blowers to handhelds, the Stihl BGA 60 made a strong impression during our 2024 Yard and Garden Awards testing. With a manufacturer-listed max air ...