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Cheers will look it up.Milwaukee do an M18 blower that is quite good, but its not cheap....
Thanks, I'll also take a look at Ryobi.My Ryobi is pretty decent.
Not for lawns, was thinking gutters and paths, compact in size is a consideration, not looking to blow anything into orbit.
I'm planning to add a leaf blower to my inventory this year. I usually stick with the Echo because we have a nearby dealer and I’ve had good experiences with them over the years. However, I'm open to switching brands if there's a higher-quality option available. I'm specifically looking for a handheld blower, not a backpack model—at least for now. Any recommendations or thoughts on what you’ve used would be appreciated!I have a 2-stroke Stihl blower/vacuum which is really good. I don't find it too troublesome to switch between mode of operation especially if you can plan your work to avoid unnecessary swapping - easier said than done sometimes. Bag emptying is easy. I paid extra for the improved anti vibration model and am glad I did. I still use an older version regularly (without the AV) and you definitely know you've been using that after a while.
I also have the Milwaukee compact 18v blower - the one that looks like a 1970s hairdryer on steroids. All the major brands have something similar I think - DeWalt, Makita etc. I have spare batteries so charge time is not an issue.
I use that predominantly for quick tidy-up jobs if I don't have the Stihl to hand or where I need something lighter and quieter. It's great for shifting water out of moldings and housings when washing/drying the car or van, or blowing leaves and debris to where the mower can pick them up easily. I’ve been looking into New Leaf Service Contracts reviews to see if they might be worth considering for additional support.
I've used both petrol and battery devices in conjunction a couple of times - the Stihl as a vacuum and the Milwaukee blowing leaves into it that you cannot reach with the suction tube. That worked very well.
The two machines probably get equal use most weeks and if either of them got lost/broken/stolen I would replace them without hesitation.