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Small Gas Blowers

To choose the right size blower, compare the amount of air flow (cfm - cubic feet per minute) and speed that the blower moves air. Air speed will get debris moving. Higher air flow keeps the debris moving better. Choosing the best hand or backpack blower requires looking at the 2 numbers to determine the best fit. Larger backpack blowers should have larger cfm and mph numbers. These are better for wet leaves, but may be more than you want to carry on your back in the hot summer for light driveway cleanup. If you don't mind the weight, go bigger. You'll have plenty of power on hand

50:1 2 Cycle Mixing Instructions

Most 2 cycle equipment uses a 50:1 mix. Consult your owner's manual for your equipment specifications

1 gal. gas + 2.6 oz. 2 cycle oil
2 gal. gas + 5.1 oz. 2 cycle oil
3 gal. gas + 8.7 oz. 2 cycle oil

Gas Hand Blowers

RedMax Hand Blowers

RedMax hand blowers are among the best you can buy. No they are not cheap, but the best never is. They have a great power to weight ratio with good air volume and speed to blow off sidewalks and paved surfaces quickly.

    RedMax Hand Blowers
  • RedMax HB250 Hand Blower - 25.4 cc - 363 cfm - 127 mph
  • RedMax HBZ2601 Hand Blower - 25.4 cc - 353 cfm - 124 mp
  • RedMax HB280 Hand Blower - 28 cc - 425 cfm - 170 mph


Stihl Hand Blowers

Stihl hand blowers are good quality with low emissions and reliability. For everyday small drive or walkway blowing, they're perfect. The downfall of the line is lack of variation. You really can't buy a "BIG" Stihl hand blower, if you want one. All of the units are 27.2 cc with similar air volume and speed numbers. If you have to buy a Stihl and you want air volume and speed output, you'll want to step up to a backpack.

  • Stihl BG 55 Hand Blower - 27.2 cc - 417 cfm - 140 mph
  • Stihl BG 56 C-E Hand Blower - 27.2 cc - 418 cfm - 143 mph
  • Stihl BG 66 L Hand Blower - 27.2 cc - 418 cfm - 143 mph
  • Stihl BG 86 Hand Blower with flat tube - 27.2 cc - 359 cfm - 190 mph
  • Stihl BG 86 Hand Blower with round tube - 27.2 cc - 459 cfm - 154 mph
  • Stihl BG 86 C-E Hand Blower with flat tube - 27.2 cc - 359 cfm - 190 mph
  • Stihl BG 86 C-E Hand Blower with round tube - 27.2 cc - 459 cfm - 154 mph


Husqvarna Hand Blowers

Husqvarna builds a few hand blowers that are good quality and what you'd expect from Husky. They are low fuel consumption units with good power and reliability. They offer good bang for the buck in all models.

  • Husqvarna 125B Hand Blower (Homeowner )- 28 cc - 425 cfm - 170 mph
  • Husqvarna 125BVx (Smart Start & vac capabale) Hand Blower - 28 cc - 425 cfm - 170 mph




Echo Hand Blowers

Echo hand blowers are good dependable units. They are all right for commercial use, but will probably not last as long as other brands that are built for constant use. Echo hand blowers are priced right, reliable and will work just fine for most contractors. Their larger model is the way to go to get grass and leaves blown from under cars.

    Echo Hand Blowers
  • Echo PB-250 Hand Blower - 25.4 cc - 390 cfm - 135 mph
  • Echo PB-255 Hand Blower - 25.4 cc - 345 cfm - 160 mph




Shindaiwa Hand Blowers

  • Shindaiwa EB254 Hand Blower - 24.5 cc - 300 cfm - 182 mph
  • Shindaiwa EB344 Hand Blower - 34 cc - 340 cfm - 199 mph




Maryuma Hand Blowers

  • Maryuma BL3200 Hand Blower - 30 cc - 459 cfm - 183 mph




Tanaka Hand Blowers

  • Tanaka THB-260PF Hand Blower - 25 cc - 393 cfm - mph




Backpack Blowers

RedMax Backpack Blowers

RedMax backpack blowers are tough units and range in size for light duty blowing up to their 685 cfm monsters. These backpack blowers have a unique feature that uses some of the air from the fan to cool the pad between the operator and unit. This is a great idea for hot days!

    RedMax Backpack Blowers
  • RedMax EBZ3000-RH Backpack Blower - 29.5 cc - 374 cfm - 131 mph
  • RedMax EBZ5150 Backpack Blower - 50.2 cc - 487 cfm - 171 mph
  • RedMax EBZ5150RH Backpack Blower - 50.2 cc - 487 cfm - 171 mph
  • RedMax EBZ5100Q Backpack Blower - 50.2 cc - 452 cfm - 159 pmh
  • RedMax EBZ7150 Backpack Blower - 64.9 cc - 586 cfm - 205 mph
  • RedMax EBZ7150RH Backpack Blower - 64.9 cc - 586 cfm - 205 mph
  • RedMax EBZ8050 Backpack Blower - 71.9 cc - 685 cfm - 201 mph
  • RedMax EBZ8050RH Backpack Blower - 71.9 cc - 685 cfm - 201 mph


Stihl Backpack Blowers

Stihl back blowers are what you'd expect from Stihl: Quality and power! Stihl builds reliable backpack blowers with a good range in size for smaller and large jobs.

    Stihl Backpack Blowers
  • Stihl BR 380 D Backpack Blower - 56.5 cc - 465 cfm - 181 mph
  • Stihl BR 420 D Backpack Blower - 56.5 cc - 518 cfm - 172 mph
  • Stihl BR 500 Backpack Blower - 64.8 cc - 477 cfm - 181 mph
  • Stihl BR 550 Back Blower - 64.8 cc - 530 cfm - 199 mph
  • Stihl BR 600 STIHL Magnum™ Backpack Blower - 64.8 cc - 712 cfm - 201 mph
  • Stihl SR 420 Backpack Blower - 56.5 cc - 441 cfm - 226 mph
  • Stihl SR 450 Backpack Blower - 63.3 cc - 542 cfm - 201 mph


Husqvarna Backpack Blowers

Husqvarna builds several backpack blowers that are good quality and what you'd expect from Husky. The Husqvarna 370BTS is their true professional model with features commercial landscapers need. They are low fuel consumption units with good power and reliability. They offer good bang for the buck in all models.

  • Husqvarna 130BT Backpack Blower - 29.5 cc - 360 cfm - 145 mph
  • Husqvarna 356BT Backpack Blower - 51.7 cc - 473 cfm - 177 mph
  • Husqvarna 356BF Backpack Blower - 51.7 cc - 473 cfm - 177 mph
  • Husqvarna 370BTS Pro Backpack Blower - 64.9 cc - 565 cfm - 198 mph




Echo Backpack Blowers

Echo makes a good backpack blower that uses a fairly unique vented pad between the operator and the unit. This cools the operator on hot days. When it's 90 out, you'll be glad you have this type strapped to your back!

  • Echo PB-265L Backpack Blower - 25.4 cc - 355 cfm - 135 mph
  • Echo PB-410 Backpack Blower - 39.7 cc - 380 cfm - 175 mph
  • Echo PB-460LN Quiet 1 Backpack Blower - 44 cc - 380 cfm - 175 mph
  • Echo PB-500H Backpack Blower - 50.8 cc - 450 cfm - 162 mph
  • Echo PB-500T Backpack Blower - 50.8 cc - 450 cfm - 12 mph
  • Echo PB-620H Backpack Blower - 58.2 cc - 530 cfm - 185 mph
  • Echo PB-620ST Backpack Blower - 58.2 cc - 530 cfm - 185 mph
  • Echo PB-770T Backpack Blower - 63.3 cc - 765 cfm - 204 mph
  • Echo PB-770H Backpack Blower - 63.3 cc - 765 cfm - 204 mph




Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

  • Shindaiwa EB802 Backpack Blower - 79.2 cc - 730 cfm - 191 mph
  • Shindaiwa EB802RT Backpack Blower - 79.2 cc - 730 cfm - 191 mph
  • Shindaiwa EB854 Backpack Blower - 79.7 cc - 665 cfm - 213 mph
  • Shindaiwa EB854RT Backpack Blower - 79.7 cc - 760 cfm - 201 mph




Maryuma Backpack Blowers

  • Maryuma BL5100 Backpack Blower - 45.4 cc - 450 cfm - 190 mph
  • Maryuma BL8100 Backpack Blower - 64.7 cc - 720 cfm - 200 mph




Tanaka Backpack Blowers

  • Tanaka BTBL-4610 Backpack Blower - 43 cc - 500 cfm - 200 mph
  • Tanaka TBL-7800 Backpack Blower - 65 cc - 850 cfm - 205 mph
  • Tanaka TBL-7800R Backpack Blower (Same as 7800 above with right hand tube mounted controls)- 65 cc - 850 cfm - 205 mph