487 STIHL BR450 Backpack Leaf Blower. Do I have Regrets? autumn outdoor property maintenance.

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3 years with the STIHL BR450 Backpack Leaf Blower. It took a while to decide to spend the money and purchase it. Do I have regrets? Tune in.
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@bwillan 2 года назад

I think the only regret GP has was giving back that Ferris commercial stand on leaf blower he had last fall. 😂

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! B, that was an awesome machine and was a lot more fun than walking the driveway. :))

@watershedoverlook 2 года назад

That's just what I was thinking @bwillan!

@newhampshire-bob1604 2 года назад

Yes, the Ferris unit is the way to go, a real time saver! Maybe if I win the lottery! 🤣

@troyelliott9465 2 года назад

I wish I could justify getting one, too much fun and ya get work done too.

@davt8615 23 дня назад

Do love the 430 and 450 plenty power without the reliability issues of 4mix although the BR600 is pretty solid. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇲

@ParcoUpchurch 6 месяцев назад

New and new to a home with a lot of land. Need a backpack blower. You sold me on the 450 this is exactly the video I needed in all my research. Over 50+ this looks to be the right choice! Thx

@annetteBFA83 2 года назад

I have owned a back power blower for over 20 years now and would never want to live without one. They make fall leaf pick-ups so much easier than using the old rake method. Another use I have found is in the winter when you get a few inches of the fluffy dry snow. The back-pack blower makes easy work of blowing the snow from your driveways and walkways not to mention clearing off your cars. I would not recommend using it to clear you mile long driveway in the forest but around our homes it certainly makes snow removal easier than with the old snow shovel not to mention easier on the old back!

@JelenOutDoors 2 года назад

Enjoyed the video. A couple of days ago I went to my local Stihl dealer to buy another chainsaw and another leaf blower but they didn't have any saws in stock and and no selection of blowers so I walked out and went down the road to the local Husqvarna dealer but no saws either. Ended up at the Echo dealer and bought a saw and a backpack blower. The backpack blower does perform immensely better than a hand held blower. 1st time purchasing an Echo product so I hope that they will last. BTW, you should pull the spark arrestor out of your chainsaw every so often for a cleaning. I just hold the spark arrestor with a pair of pliers and use a propane blow torch to burn the carbon off.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip Paul. Yes, same up here - rarely any equipment in stock at my local dealers. Hoping that the economy and supply chain will get back to normal soon. Hope you enjoy the Echo!

@stevejodoin9937 2 года назад

My brother in law let me borrow his last week. What a great satisfying machine! Instant gratification!

@terryluebbe2560 2 года назад

Hi Gord. Personally, I would have made 2 passes up and down the driveway with my tractor and. Side-discharge mower. If I recall, your mower is a rear-discharge, so you probably don't have that option. Cheers.

@pddpup7767 2 года назад

my zero turn does a great job blowing leaves off the road and yard

@mattnotkin5282 2 года назад

I purchased a home 2 years ago, and had only ever had a handheld blower. The property is 0.75 acres, so it was a pain in the butt. Recently, a friend suggested the Stihl BR 600, but I just wasn't sure if I really needed that, since he is a landscaper and I am not. Today I stumbled upon your older video, and then started looking through your other videos and found this one. What a pleasant surprise! I really appreciate that you made a follow-up video after having the BR 450 for a few years. I wish more people would do this when reviewing products. Your thorough original video, paired with this one has definitely given me the push I needed to go for the BR-450. Thanks for doing these great videos!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Good morning Matt and thanks for the kind comment. I think you will find a big difference having the new blower. So much nicer and easier. Best of luck !

@peterzavras1611 2 года назад

I strap my 8hp blower into the bucket of my bx2380 and drive back and forth across the lawn to blow the leaves off. Could do the same there and be done just driving to the end of the driveway and back.

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 года назад

That backpack leaf blower is handy at the start of the day. I don’t do so well anymore but I manage what I need mine for anymore. They clean the yard and driveways really good. You did a great job on your driveway and explaining about the problem of wet packed leafs on each side of the driveway. You’re doing a great job up there. Stay safe and keep having a good time. Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

@TheDriftlessHomestead 2 года назад

I have the 800 with the intentions of doing my walkways. I ordered the restrictor cone for it to increase the airflow. I'm a big guy and it really gives my arm a workout.

@BG-vq9fd 2 года назад

I have always been happy with my Stihl blowers. My first was a BR400 when it was their biggest. A few years I bought the BR420 for a different property. Both of these still work great. I happened to be at the local Stihl dealer the day the rep was demonstrating the 850's. I have wanted that side start machine ever since. I looked up that Ferris last year and quickly decided my pockets were not deep enough.

@tomwinegar1371 2 года назад

I purchased the BR 600 last year and I have no regrets with my unit. The 700 and 800 are too heavy and use a bit more fuel. I feel The was a great choice for me. My dealer recommended using ethanol free fuel and I have not had an issue with the unit. Have a great week.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Tom. I do as well now - nothing but ethanol free. Cheers!

@CNC295 Год назад

Thanks. Local Stihl Shops thanks you for the sale.

@peacefieldfarm_mn 2 года назад

I still remember the good old days with the Ferris ride-on leaf blower! Great review. Thanks Gord! Cheers

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL. Me too. I was missing it alot MIchael. Enjoy your weekend!

@gerryclark4330 2 года назад

I also have a long driveway and use my Echo backpack blower. A tip for all of us. When blowing, walk down one side of road and blow other side off to the forest. Then reverse and blow other side into the forest. This way you are not blowing the same leaves over and over.

@georgecarter1725 2 года назад

Nice demonstration GP, great info as usual. Thanks

@Amnizm 2 года назад

I purchase an Echo back pack blower. It was money well spent

@tractorman4461 2 года назад

You guys are really ahead of us guys. Barely a leaf falling down here yet GP!! That’s really a nice blower. I would be proud to be the owner of one myself !!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Not a surprise T. Up north they are done falling but in the city, I barely have a leaf fallen off my trees...:)

@MannistoCay 2 года назад

I just need more leaves at the Cay! Mother Nature keeps us pretty clear here. But I might find another reason, lol. Good Job GP! ☕️🌴

@mitch_smith 2 года назад

GP, if you could afford it, would you by the 800.... no, if I could afford it, I'd have the Ferris FB2000! That thing was a monster. Pretty sure some of those leaves you blew landed in my yard, in Georgia!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! That FERRIS was pretty awesome Mitch! Sorry about sending the leaves your way...:))

@tonybrown8574 2 года назад

Love my Stihl blower also. I clear my driveway also but not nearly as long as yours. Next year see if you can get a blower for the lx👍

@exit0394 2 года назад

I bought the 600 after watching your other videos. The performance is similar but the 600 has 4 mix engine. Great blower not sure the 4 mix is a good advancement for homeowner or not but it was what they had in stock so that’s what I got. I don’t have a ton of leaves so going bigger would be overkill.

@claudenormandeau9211 2 года назад

When I use to own a Rental company we use to rent these larger leaf blowers out to move powder snow from walkways and small parking areas. I use a leaf blower to clean snow off our vehicles, there is nothing faster.

@rbhillner 2 года назад

I have a stihl also and opted for the 700 model it weighs about 23 pounds dry but after using it for a full day ( 5 -6 hours) it feels a lot heavier than that. It has the power you need to blow wet leaves from the yards. The trees here don't shed within the same time frame so it is a multiple-time job.

@houndsmanone4563 2 года назад

GP, I too have a long driveway and my blowing invlves pine needles and they cling to anything that is on the ground. I used to rake them up but that is a quite a lengthy task in itself. I do that raking chore 2 times a year or when I have the energy. That's primarily the driving force. If I have the energy, the raking begins. If it's entirely too much on me, I do the blowing routine. Enjoyed a full-watch. Thanks for your informative video and have a fine week. I thought about you while I was sipping on some Joe drinking from the nice mug you sent me. I've worn your nice cap several times. In the hot, triple-digit temps, I'd ditch the cap completely (just too hot). Be well my friend. 👍🏽🙂

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Hey good morning Houndsman. Happy to hear you are enjoying the mug and hat, when you can. Hope you and yours are all doing great! Thanks for stopping in to say hi!

@leehobin5132 2 года назад

Greetings Gord, Lee here, that is some pile of leaves, glad I don't have leaves like that, great to have the equipment to handle them. You and your family keep well, later.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

You and yours too, Lee! All the best!

@shermansoberon559 Год назад

Thank you sir for sharing your well-thought-out review of this Stihl blower. You may have just convinced me which blower to purchase.

@larrycainjr 2 года назад

Great video, GP! You’d get a kick out of us - we actually have his and hers backpacks! It’s kinda therapeutic and we need to do it multiple times before everything is down. I think the leaves are about 50-60% down here in MD.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! Now that is a first Larry! but pretty cool. :))

@cubeweaver 2 года назад

Excellent review!

@sethwolpert1391 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing GP! I still love your jacket. Please bring it back (I’ve already asked haha) I just bought the BR 800 C-E. I love it. Has a strapping system more like a hiking backpack. Helps with a fellers back. The starting mechanism on the hip is nice as well. Easy to start. Nice for when you need to move chairs or flower pots. And you don’t need to ask for a pull or to take it off to start. All leaf blowers are loud and so is this one. I’m a new homeowner trying to buy good equipment that is something as good as I’ll buy 10 years from now. Ill be satisfied with my mindset and purchase if it works that long. Have you or any viewers benefited from upselling yourself before?

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Hey Seth. Some wise advice. I wish I had thought through many early purchases before making them in the early years. I bought several pieces of equipment that were more "home and garden" as I was used to, and eventually ended up spending the money again, to buy something more appropriate for the property. Cheers!

@tomfillmore9710 2 года назад

good video Gord that is a nice blower I have one it's only a handheld one but very handy I have to do my yard a couple times first time it has to be a great big pile so the grandkids can jump in them we do that by the hours nice to be young take care buddy

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! You have to pile it up for the grands Tom!! LOL! That's awesome, and memories they will never forget. :))

@gusswenson7811 2 года назад

Good Evening GP. Yup Sally got me one last year. I love it.. now I want to get a battery powered blow for the winter to blow the vehicles off…😁 As always stay safe and always be kind. Cheers

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Hey good evening Gus! That's great - such a lovely lady :) She's looking after you, my friend. Have a wonderful and happy week!

@dougdavis4439 2 года назад

Good information as always GP. I owed a stihl stick blower before moving into the country and they're fine for small residential jobs but a backpack is a necessity with any larger property. I noticed you use the swirl patter of blowing when the leaves are wet. That pattern works great at moving the dry leaves and disturbing the wet stuff underneath so it breaks up and moves easily. I Couldn't recommend one more and love Stihl products. I only have a 1/4 mile driveway so can't imagine the "walk" you make on your's! Lol. Loyal Stihl guy for over 20 years now. Stihl running some of the original equipment as well, pun intended! Cheers!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Morning Doug! Well, I have to say it was a lot quicker last fall running that FERRIS Hurricane LOL. But it was a beautiful day for a walk. Love the blower - and agree with you fully that having the right tool or equipment for your size of property makes all the difference. Be well and all the best!

@mikedietzler8214 2 года назад

Love your channel! I have a Stihl Br340 that is over 20 yrs old . Awesome machine. Have husky Bob bring his blower and you can have a shoot out.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! I'd have my driveway done before he gets his started. :)) Cheers Mike!

@chiefmik9108 2 года назад

Wow GP, that is a heck of a lot of leaves to move... we don't have that much but use a Little Wonder walk behind unit and it does a decent job...Stay Safe & God Bless..Chief..{NYS/ADK}

@Cinder2008 2 года назад

I have the same unit and concur with your review. I’m afraid a larger model would blow loose gravel. I keep a can of Stihl Motomix for emergencies, otherwise I use ethanol free fuel with Stihl Ultra oil. It’s well worth it. I enjoyed the video.

@tomashbaugh8891 2 года назад

GP I’ve got a backpack blower also…..wish I had purchased it years earlier! Cheers buddy

@bhall7997 2 года назад

Heads up we have snow on the ground this am in Northern Michigan :(

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for the head's up B!

@ernestkooistra1559 2 года назад

Thanks, cheers!

@alittleofthisandalittleofthat 2 года назад

I have the 500, when the 500 was the biggest. Probably 8-10 years now. I’m tempted to sell and go bigger but it works great, has never skipped a beat. And for something I use once a year maybe twice a year. I think I’ll keep it. 👍

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Good call, Laurie. Mine too. It sits for months and months but when I need it, it starts on the second pull. :)) Keep it! :)))

@YukonHawk1 2 года назад

Looks like a great unit but I bet it was big bucks

@larryceaser1706 2 года назад

OK GP U have finally lost it Blowing the leaves of ???? miles of road to your cottage in the forest I am sending the folks with the white coats for you ROFLMAO Have a great weekend As always all the best

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! Morning Larry!

@troyeager8877 2 года назад

I just have 5 acres. I have a bga 57 battery hand held and a electric one. I'm looking at the 600 and 800 . Also walk behind Dr Maxsp. But I got to weigh the cost to my labor time. Nothing even close to your labor. Cheers!

@C_J_81 2 года назад

I have a Ego Handheld electric that competes with and beats a lot of backpack blowers for velocity and CFM. It is a beast on the arm though compared to a backpack and does eat batteries but works good for the limited amount of blowing I do. At a mile long I would be looking for a used pto mounted unit.

@Brian-Outdoors 2 года назад

Just bought the Stihl BR800C this year to add to my blowers. Love it and the side start. I had the same problem years ago with the spark arrester on my original backpack Stihl BR340. Just pull off the screen and hit it with a torch. Cleans it right up then never an issue again. Funny thing is my second Husqvarna 580BTS and third Echo BP8010T did not have the spark arrester problem. All great units but love the comfort and telescoping of the Stihl BR800 like your model has.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for the great advice on the arrester- Cheers!

@Brian-Outdoors 2 года назад

@@GPOutdoors You’re welcome. Have a great day!

@troyelliott9465 2 года назад

Ya 😀, they are that good, used mine today at work, it was more like play, Gord recommended !!!!!! I agree. Cheers.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! Cheers OT!

@TheHobbyShop1 2 года назад

Time to get the latest Ferris out for a test drive! 😃

@garybenedict8513 2 года назад

GP keep the leaves up north you look like your having fun. Be safe

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

So beautiful though, to look at it, Gary. Not so wonderful to have to clean them up. :)) Be well sir!

@bobkimmcdonald6171 2 года назад

I have both a Stihl & Husqvarna blowers. "His & Hers" married 40 years.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! That is pretty cool Bob!

@cambiumguy 2 года назад

And I thought you were giving one away!! Make sure you blow those leaves east or north, I have enough here myself.

@JohnSmith-tv5ep 2 года назад

GP, I used a lil sthil handheld model. Broke out the wallet and upgraded to a 750 back pack. Took me a while to get my 'sea legs' using it ! They definitely save time.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Nice John!! I'll bet it packs a lot of power!

@JohnSmith-tv5ep 2 года назад

@@GPOutdoors yep, I learned alot of 'spin moves' ! LOL

@PurpleCollarLife 2 года назад

Great tools for sure. We really like our new 800. -Chad

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Nice Chad! I'll bet it's a beast. All the best!

@Boobtube. 2 года назад

if only they would come up with a starting system where once you have it on, you can start it without taking it off,

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Agreed!

@bay9876 2 года назад

Any little stronger and we'd have lift off. Next will be a demo of a parachute. Amazingly powerful leaf blower by Stihl. The leaves didn't have a chance.

@COC785 Год назад

I have an Echo PB9010T for fall clean ups but I'm interested in the STIHL BR 450 C-EF with electric push button start for normal use.

@GOIN2LIVE 11 месяцев назад

GP appreciate the videos on the BR450. Have you used it in the City to clear snow off the vehicles or the driveway? If you had the opportunity to go back and purchase another blower, would you go consider going with the the 600? Thanks!!

@WeSRT4 Год назад

About that spark arrestor getting gummed up..... I am willing to bet that you are using Stihl Ultra 2 cycle oil. Surprise, it's notorious for gumming up everything. Give Red Armor by Echo a try. Everyone I know that uses it swears by it.

@dwoodog 2 года назад

That Ferris ride on blower is what you need, too bad they didn't let you keep it, etc.....blah....blah.....blah. I'm sure you've thought that 100x. Well I guess one con would be the Ferris has no tolerance for the wife's Petunia flowers.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL!

@bobpurs 2 года назад

That ride on one you had last year was sure nice but I bet it cost a lot.

@watershedoverlook 2 года назад

GP going full-on green screen! Man Gord, with the production values of creators like you and Ed @myclutteredgarage, the rest of us look like neophytes! (Which in my case, I definitely am!)

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL. Green meaning in the forest? No green screens here my friend. You are doing great Chris! I still have a lot to learn...Hope you and yours are keeping well sir!

@watershedoverlook 2 года назад

That's crazy Gord. I had to go back to 8:58 and watch it twice more before I realized what I was seeing! The soft edge on the overlay blended so well with the background that my old eyes missed it! I initially thought YOU were the overlay, hence my green screen comment. Thanks for setting me straight! Now I'm off to try to win a hat, mug and t-shirt! 😉😄😎👍

@timcrawford7325 2 года назад

I have recently purchased the Stihl 800. Needless to say that thing moves along of leaves in a very short amount of time. This is my first back pack unit I have purchased and so glad I did.

@GrampiesWorkshop 2 года назад

How's she goin'? Lots and lots of leaves eh!!! I'm not sure that these leaves were all in the trees, they are a foot deep in places!! That blower sure handles them OK though eh!!! Nice machine. Take care!!!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL! They showed up when I wasn't looking Grampie! Maybe Guy and Bob put them there from their places. :))

@GrampiesWorkshop 2 года назад

@@GPOutdoors I bet they did!!!

@markdiulio2245 2 года назад

That’s the only thing living in the woods you end up with a lot of leaves

@aryehkasinetz5780 2 года назад

Hi GP, who dose this blower compare to the one you used last fall? I'm willing to bet you are missing that riding blower.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

I sure am missing it! LOL! It was alot of fun too!

@keegantimber8571 2 года назад

I have the same. I have issues with the shoulder straps not staying up? I have added a strap across my chest! Any suggestions?

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

I haven't experienced that yet but thanks for the heads up Keegan!

@sonnicman 2 года назад

The backpack 🎒 blowers are cool. But there’s no way on earth that I’m going to utilize one to clear a 1 mile plus driveway. I’d much rather buy or rent a turbine blower.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Morning Sonnic. Just think of the exercise and a walk through the forest on a beautiful day. :)) Yup, a Hurricane or turbine would be a bit quicker. :))

@larrywarshawsky4961 3 месяца назад

I have the bg 85 looking to upgrade to br 450

@jasonbroom7147 2 года назад

Is there an option for your tractor that would handle the majority of this work before using the blower to finish it off?

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Morning Jason. You bet - they make big output blowers which are PTO driven off the 3 point but $$$. Cheers!

@edjackson8425 2 года назад

If you had plenty of $ you would get a 3 point hitch blower. 😂😂

@newhampshire-bob1604 2 года назад

HaHa! “Somebody want to give me a pull” Isn’t that the truth! Where is the electric start button!

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

On the larger units I think Bob!

@colbiecolbie6979 2 года назад

If yo trust Guy. Sit in your bucket get him to drive.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

LOL C2! I think we both know Guy would try pulling a joke on me...not sure I trust him....too much...:)) LOL!

@robinnorman1170 2 года назад

Are the leaves decomposed by next spring?

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Morning Robin. No, not really . a little perhaps but the majority are still there waiting for me when the snow melts.

@jimp.4531 2 года назад

I think if you call Paul & Babe, then plan a sneezing contest, 🤧

@Stepside906 2 года назад

I got the BR 600 a couple years ago. dealer let me demo a 600 and an 800. I tell ya that 800 is a monster I asked about the br700 and he said it’s a waste of money. He said it cost more then the 600 but don’t perform any different then the 600 does. I absolutely love my 600. I mean I wouldn’t mind having the 800 just to show off to the neighbors but the 600 is great hope it lasts me many years

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Nice Jeremy!! I can imagine the power you get to wield under your arm! Feels good, I'll bet. :))

@gfelton9628 2 года назад

Yikes you have a lot of driveway

@m.cooper1854 2 года назад

Gord, I understand your needs and purpose but if you're going to present a balanced review you might consider acknowledging that a 2-stroke leaf blower is a very serious air polluter, even in cottage country where noise pollution isn't the same concern. I was recently told that using a 2-stroke leaf blower for an hour produces the same levels of air pollution as driving your new Toyota truck from Ontario to Alaska. Even at the 50:1 oil ratio, I doubt that this is an exaggeration. To be clear, I own a blower and two Stihl gas chain saws. But I am starting to get it. Thanks for the video.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Good day and thanks M! Those are very good points - appreciate it. I think at some point battery driven tools will eventually provide a good effective solution, as some already are doing. I would love to have a battery vehicle but the prices are just way too high right now, and the time to charge, although getting better. I see that Ford is bringing out the first pickup totally battery powered ( F150 Lightning). I'd love to own one when pricing gets realistic. Thanks for sharing some good perspectives for us all. Cheers!

@grizz474 2 года назад

Bigger is Better :)

@6DOutdoors 2 года назад

Wow, it's seems like yesterday you posted a video on the leaves starting to change colors. Time sure does fly. Next video will be you in a snow storm. 😁 Thanks for the info and the great video. 👍 Take care and all the best GP.

@GPOutdoors 2 года назад

Cheers 6D! It's coming soon for sure. :))