Everyday use, What to buy.........

[Bulldog26]

Thanks Hawk, But no shin dealers here and the redmax seemed to weigh a ton.
bt

[GeorgiaLandscaper]

Let us know if you get it and how they work.

[Bulldog26]

Let us know if you get it and how they work.

Not a problem, I'll let you know. I did a little more research, the redmax 8001 is 24.9 lbs., the 7001 is 21.9 and the br 600 is 20.3. That is some difference in weight. Just wanted to put that out their.
bt

[ElShauno]

I just got my redmax 7001 earlier this year and I love it. Did a few spring cleanups with it so far. It runs like a champ and blows great. Its comfy and not to heavy. 3 pounds makes a difference on your back. Get a redmax 7001 for grass and a little wonder for fall cleanup

[Woody]

The answer is....

Get yourself a RedMax EB7001. You'll not regret it. The Stihl's may be nice, but they really aren't even in the same category.

[Bulldog26]

woody,
In what way dose the Stihl lag in comp. to the Redmax? The 7001 has more power??? what over the stihl? I have read a lot or your post and know you are very happy with the Redmax. And what should the 7001 cost? Thanks
bt

[Hawk83]

No prob, man. yea i saw that after about the shin dealer, my bad.. Which model redmax did you try? the redmax EB7001 is 21lbs, and comparable to the shin 630 that i have, and like i said b4 my shin feels much better on my back for long periods than any echo i ever used.. dunno about the stihl tho.. good luck with wutever you get tho! Hawk

[Hawk83]

woody,
In what way dose the Stihl lag in comp. to the Redmax? The 7001 has more power??? what over the stihl? I have read a lot or your post and know you are very happy with the Redmax. And what should the 7001 cost? Thanks
bt

hey, the issue of redmax vs. stihl was beat to hell and back a few months back on here.. search for the thread on that comparison and you will get lots of good info on that debate...

[Bulldog26]

I'll look for it but you know what its like to try to find a single thread. Thanks for the help. I was looking at the Redmax 8001. So I never pick up the 7001. I still want to know what the Redmax cost vs. the Stihl.
bt

[GeorgiaLandscaper]

Any way you look at it they are both great machines. I run only stihl tecause it works for me an does not let me down. Redmax is proably just as good as brand as any though. Everyone here is going to give you a bias anwer leaning toward their own equipment.

im my are redmax cost more than stihl.

[Hawk83]

Here is the link to the stihl vs remax thread i was talking about. its 2 pages of entertaining and informative reading, enjoy! http://www.lawnserviceforum.com/show...t=stihl+redmax

[Bulldog26]

Thanks Hawk,
GeorgiaL, I agree with each person is going to say thier choice is best. I guess you weed thought the guys that are newer and get to the guys that have bought 5 or more blowers and that have tried different machines. Then you know they have learned thought thier own mistakes. I just want to make sure I"m happy when I lay down that kind of money. I don't think I could really go wrong with either unit. And I don't think I will second guess myself once I buy it. I want to buy the Br 600, I like that shop over the redmax dealer just a little worried about the start up on the 600. I have read on other post about Stihl being a little hard to start. My Husky now starts second pull every time.

[LLee]

my br600 starts first pull every time. So does my very old br400.

[Brian@Greenleaflawn]

I bought my Redmax 8001 this past fall and I could not be happier. Even my buddy that was a die-hard echo and stihl fan was shocked by the power of the 8001. This is great for heavy wet leaves and everyday use. But it can be a little heavy the first few times you use it, but I barely know its there anymore. Go with what you can afford, what feels good on your back, and with the one with the most dealer support. I would go to the dealers and try them all out, this will be the only true test to see what works for you.

[PTLlandscapingIL]

ive been running the br600 since last august adn couldnt be happier it gets the job done and honestly if i want that myuch power when i do my clean ups i use my little wonder w.b that has 2600 cfm and my truck loader end of story,if your looking for a blower whats available in your area its all about what people like some say echo orhter say tanaka,others want stihl but at the end of the day if you go hom happy with your progress that day good,buy what you can afford and go with it when i started out i ran 2 br 340 stihls and i made a tion then i bought a 420 and so on build it up to the best ....