Backpack blower advice?

[Kory]

Ok my commercial grade sthil that was around 2 years old has bad valves and is going to cost about $300 to fix. I use this blower maybe 10-12 a year and it's already crapped out. We use it for some gutter cleaning jobs and in my yard. Anyone recommend a certain brand? Why?

 

[sal1355]

4 stroke?

 

[Kory]

Mine was a 2 stroke. I am thinking of switching to 4stroke.

 

[Zap It Wash]

Have used 2 of these almost weekly over a year now still running like a champ http://www.lowes.com/pd_506564-86886-350BT_0__

 

[Ralph Q]

Have used 2 of these almost weekly over a year now still running like a champ http://www.lowes.com/pd_506564-86886-350BT_0__

Got that one too Jason, use it everyday. I had to replace the throttle cable once , and the pull start twice. Spray some silicone lube into the hole where the rope pull comes out, either that or it will rust out and the spring breaks.

 

[GrassButler]

Stihl BR600 Magnums I have 5 of them they are great oldest ones ( 3 1/2 years old ) has probably 1500-2000 hours on it... only have to adjust the valves occasionally... replaced carbs ( ethonal ) on the oldest ones around year 3 .. ( $35.00 for a new carb )

 

[Kory]

I had the sthil 600 that's what went bad on me. Today I bought a echo 770