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I'm looking at the echo pb 603 and the 650. I like the 603 better becauese of the tube mount throttle but the 650 has the power. The tube mount 650 isn't available anywhere near me as of now. How do you guys like these blowers for those of you who use them? Will a backpack blower make my life easier($350.00 easier) over a hand held which I currently have? Do they make leaf jobs easier? In general, if money is somewhat tight, will it be worth the investment? I have a 5500 sq ft property tommorrow that hasn't had any leaves picked up from last year and I'm dreading it. I hate bagging,blowing,picking up leaves period, but the money can be good. Will I be glad in the future that I bought it or am I wasting my money for one job? I need to know today(Monday) because the sale is over after today. Thanks for your input.
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Don' know much about the 603, but have heard a lot of good about the 650.Plenty of power and you definately want that blowing leaves.I also currently have just a handheld, but am considering stihl br 400 or br420.Hope to hear more before I make the purchase.[
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I really like my PB230LN. Its light and easy to store plus it cost $150 less than the backpack blower and accomplishes the same job.Comment
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I definitely want a lot of power. These are the two that I have narrowed it down to. The 230 isn't in the same category. If I'm going to get one it has to be juiced up. I want those leaves to say how high when I say jump!Comment
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Im telling you right now it will be one of the best equipment upgrades you can do for the money. Last year I used a Stihl handheld and thought it was great. For leaf season last year I knew this wouldn't cut it and since I saw all the big LCO's using backpacks I knew what I had to do. I got the pb-650 and it blow me away on what I was missing in time, money, and power. Instead of using the zig zag way with the handheld I could just walk straight and evey thing would be blown away with the backpack. This thing moves every thing from wet leaves, to heavy accorns, to stuck itchy balls, and its easy to clear debris under shrubs nd bushes. It does such an effecient job I plan on getting another when the money comes up! Deffinitly get the 650!Comment
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The 603 is 58.2 cc and the 650 is 63.3 cc's. I would think not much power difference but I may be wrong. Like I said the 603 has the tube mounted throttle which definitely appeals to me. Thanks for your opinion Really Well Cut. I appreciate it. I have until 5:30 to make my decision. I'm still 50/50. I just spent 3500.00 bucks on a spray rig and fert so this is why i'm a little hesitant.Comment
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You should be able to get a 650 or 750 with tube mount throttle. I have some of the older Echo 6000's & 603's & this blower is in a different league & yes will make clean-ups much faster than a HH.Comment
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Are you saying the 603 is much less powerful than the 650?Comment
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The 750 moves debris much better than my older model 6000, 601, newer 603 & Stihl 400 BP's. Not much diff. over the 650 but the larger AC is worth the extra $$$ alone.Comment
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I just bought the 603 and have used it twice so far on big clean ups. LOVE IT! I too looked at the 650 but money was tight at the time and I was told the 603 will get the job done. Today I did a clean up and there was a brick laying in the yard. Just curious I decided to give it a blow to see if it will move the brick......sure enough, slid the brick a short distance and almost turned it on its side! Im happy with my purchaseComment
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If you find yourself doing a lot of leaf cleanups, I'd suggest buying the largest bp blower by echo, stihl, redmax, or shindaiwa, OR if you have the $$$ get a w/b blower and finish even that much faster.Comment
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Can't offer any words of wisdom when it comes to Echo equipment because all we use is Stihl. I currently own a Stihl BP-420 blower and love it. Cranks every time on the same number of pulls and definately has enough power to blow clear anything that happens to get in it's way. And it has the controls on the tube which seemed to be your preference. It would be safe to assume that the BP-420 is equivalent in power to the 650 or the 750.
The purchase of a good blower is definately worth the money. There is a reason all those LCO's you saw were using backpack blowers.
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I think the Echo is a bigger blower.
<u>EchoPB650/750</u>
Model PB-650
Engine Displacement (cc.) 63.3
Fuel Capacity (fl. oz.) 69
Average Air Volume* (cfm-pipe) 630
Average Air Volume** (cfm-housing) 1200
Max. Air Speed* (mph) 205
Dry Weight*** (lbs.) 21
<u>Stihl br420</u>
Displacement 56.5 cc(3.44 cu. in.)
Engine Power 2.5 kW(3.35 bhp)
Weight 8.9 kg(19.6 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 1.5 l(3.17 pts.)
Air Flow Rate
-- with tubes 880 m³/h(518 cfm)
-- without tubes 1230 m³/h(724 cfm)
Air Velocity 172 mph
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I think Mr. Curtis got the echo models wrong. Maybe he was thinking the pb 602 is equivalent to the bp 420. The blower that is equivalent to the echo 650 or 750 is the redmax 7001.Comment
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I have the Pb-603. It is great! The 650 put's out around 50ccf more at the tube, but to me it wasn't worth the extra $100. I just finished a property that was a full acre and it ran like a champ. If only the wind hadn't been so finicky that day. You'll have no regrets with the 603....good luckComment
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