Stihl SR 200 vs 868 Invatech Italia mist blower 

4 year old video and exactly what I needed to see in June 2024! Thanks! Excellent video 😊

This really helped me get started with my italia fast thank you and subscribed

Purchased the 868 Invatech Italia from Mister Duster because of this video. It gets here today. After watching this, simply no comparison on the amount of fog and distance between the 868 vs the 200. 868 distance and coverage = superior IMHO from what I saw. Thank you sir for this

Hello. I decided to buy Invatech 868 thanks to your review. My dad loves the machine so far. 1 good thing out of our expectation is it can be used as leaf blower. So cool. We will try that feature this fall. Thank you

Hey thanks for the review! I ordered the 868 because of your comparison. FYI for anyone looking; the price is now $329.

I really struggled on what unit to buy and this video sealed the deal for me. I was between the Invatech 868, Tomahawk TMD14 turbo boosted and the Stihl SR200. The Stihl just looked like a toy and had the highest price tag out of the three. The Tomahawk and the Invatech appear to be the same exact machine. Everything appears identical in the same spots, just different colored plastic and a different place to order from. In my research I cam across "Paddock Machinery" which again appears to be the same machine jsut different stickers. Betwwen the Tomahawk and the Invatech the reviews I have found that appear to have tested both machines claim the Invatech to be loud... On the Invatech, can you see the turbo booster pump? If it is present, you need to disengage it before using the dry/granule or leaf blower only. Tomahawk has this plastered all over everything so you dont burn the turbo pump up. Just a heads up to everyone.

just ordered mine! started my own pest control business this year. hopefully it's a productive season!

Was looking for some good reviews on the SR 200 and this video sold me on getting the 868 instead LOL. Faster CFM, more capacity, bigger engine, includes atomizer and pressure pump, can use as a proper leaf blower, better warranty and over $100 cheaper. Stihl you're really just paying for the name. Great review!

The cheaper one looks like it blows stronger, but if there is one thing I have learned in the lawn care business its that most of the cheap stuff doesn't work near as long as the brands like Stihl and Echo.

thanks for this video. Starting my own pest control company and i needed to know witch would be the best for my dollar. Definitely leaning more towards the Invatech.

Considering you can spread solids with the Invatech, wouldn't the SR450 be a better machine to compare it to? Not to mention the Invatech 868 has 51.7cc of displacement, the Sr450 has a 63.3cc of displacement and yet the SR 200 has 27.2cc.... it's no wonder the Sr200 was out performed... I realize this a 4 year old video but I'd like to see the similar machines go head to head, this video looks like it was based on price point alone.

How’s the invatech italia 868 in blowing leafs ?

Do you have Carburetor to replace the old one

How is your 868 Invatech Italia holding up after 3 years of service? I am considering purchasing a backpack mister/blower. Stihl, naturally, is known for quality. I am just not familiar w/ Invatech...pls let me know, thx!

The 868 would be an amazing deal at $269. Unfortunately they increased the price to $359. Still a good deal, but when you add in the stihl quality and customer service and readily available parts, it's much less clear cut. The fact that they would increase the price so much on a product they were already selling at $269, is pretty crappy since it's not a new version.

STIHL looks like it needs the $130.00 pump/accessory that STIHL offers to keep up with the larger unit it’s being compared to. Forgot to mention I still bought the STIHL SR 200. 4 year warranty and with the exception of the 100% Honda Built mowers, tired of the box store small engine brands.

Can this be used for spraying rock beds and driveways with herbicide? Im really wondering what the stream looks like in those situations. Is it always going to be so...misty? Thanks

I can find Stihl anywhere - even in Fairbanks, AK where we've got 3 dealers with parts if needed. You say you had to get the Invatech off the internet?

Can I finally .thank god!

Can you also use this just as a regular leaf blower? Do you just leave the chemical setting at zero, or keep the valve closed? Is it effectively used in that way?

I think it boils down to where you will get the best customer support and parts service when things go wrong and that is a big deal!

Is that new?

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Stihl has anti vibration system which is a healthy option.

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can you tell us how far they spray and how much chemical is used. there are two very important items that you completely missed

Hello since you have both which one leaks more and has the most issues

Which one would you keep if you could only keep one?

Rocking the “Dickies” BBQ cup 🍻

Although a good review... it only scratched the surface. How does the quality of the shoulder straps compare between the two? Strap padding? How about the back padding? Horse power? CFM (cubic feet per minute)? Unfortunately was not a showdown nor a fair apples to apples comparison using the two mosquito misters featured in this review. For example: The Stihl SR200 only has a 1.07HP engine whereas the Invatech is 3.7 HP. FYI: Stihl currently offers three different mosquito mister models - SR 200, SR 430, and SR450. The 430 and the 450 both use the same engine which is rated at 3.9HP which would made the SR 450 a better unit to compare to the Invatech. Regardless... the HUGE price difference between Invatech and Stihl is a hard pill to swallow. Like the Invatech, the Still SR 450 also has the ability to dispense powdered products (the SR 430 does not). Worse yet... when you consider the "pressure tank pump" that comes "standard" with the Invatech... it is offered by Stihl for the SR450 as an $120 accessory option PN 42440071004 (FYI: Stihl also offers a pressure pump kit for the SR 200 PN 42410071996). So... to do a true apples to apples Stihl to Invatech you would have purchase a SR 450 and then purchase and install the $120 pressure pump kit which would bring the total price of the SR 450 to $869 versus Invatech price of $299 (FYI: Its $299 when purchased directly from the Invatech website or $329 if you purchase it from misterduster. All that being said... from a price standpoint... Invatech is the clear winner! I love Stihl and have several of their products but for this most recent purchase I gave the nod to Invatech due to the price variance. More specs: ..Stihl SR 200 - 1.07HP - 341 CFM - 2-year limited warranty - 18.7 lbs (dry) - "Advertises" - horizontal reach coverage to be 29.4 feet ..Stihl SR 450 - 3.7HP - 542 CFM - 2-year limited warranty - 28.2 lbs (dry) - "Advertises" - horizontal reach coverage to be 48 feet .Invatech 868 - 4.3HP - 805 CFM - 3-year limited warranty - 22.0 lbs (dry) - "Advertises" - horizontal reach coverage to be 39 feet

That Italia is LOUD .I could not see using it commercially all day. Also, I like the cheaper price but the build quality does not come close to the Stihl. Stihls plastic is thicker and tougher and made to last. I would think for home use once a month the Italia would be fine.

I just sold my 868 Invatech partly because I can’t handle the weight. It must be 70plus pounds when full. I give it 10/10 for reliability and engine performance. If you store it properly, 2 pulls and it always starts, never stalls. BUT, only 5/10 for over all quality. They use terrible quality hose clamps. the one in the bottom of the container disintegrated into pieces. If you are ok with changing all of the hose clamps to stainless steel, 7-8 of them, it might last for years. Typical problem with these chinese items is that anything made of rubber breaks down with time. I’m sure that an Echo or Stihl will out last the 868. But it blows as shown.

Does that still fit in the back of that truck with the covers on?

Advice to you guys doing these reviews. The biggest problem it your VOLUME! It is lacking big time.

still happy with your 868? on the edge between these two. Torn because I like the stihl brand but the sr200 looks to be significantly weaker for the price point...#Brand loyalty vs Value is basically what everyone is looking for lol. I think I know what your going to say but you know I had to ask.

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You’re comparing apples and oranges.. the 868 is comparable to the Stihl SR430 or SR450. Not the SR200. The 868 has double the engine of the sr200. The 868 and SR430/450 have close to the same size engine. That would be a fair comparison. Granted for the money you spend on the Stihl you can buy two 868s. But still you can’t compare a Honda Civic to an s500.

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Last week we ordered a 868 thanks to this video... but Invatech shipped us a 870! We called to complain only to find out the 870 is a new and improved version of the 868. Said they were out of stock on the 868 so they were shipping out 870's to fill the gap at no extra cost to the customer. good deal! Model 879 review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y9aFRDyYKmo.html