Buying Stihl

Discodog

I need a new Stihl blower. Has anyone found a sensibly priced supplier that delivers to Ireland ?

Discodog

Discodog wrote: »

I need a new Stihl blower. Has anyone found a sensibly priced supplier that delivers to Ireland ?

Am rentals or Robert kee I have found to be the cheapest. As someone who has used Stihl for the past 15 years their reliability is getting worse by the year.

Never have had a problem with a blower though so there worth the money.

Discodog

Deleted User wrote: »

Am rentals or Robert kee I have found to be the cheapest. As someone who has used Stihl for the past 15 years their reliability is getting worse by the year.

Never have had a problem with a blower though so there worth the money.

They are both way dearer than Sam Turner who fortunately deliver to Ireland.

A lot of people are saying the same. I am tempted by Mitox - half the price & good reviews on trustpilot.

Discodog

Discodog wrote: »

They are both way dearer than Sam Turner who fortunately deliver to Ireland.

A lot of people are saying the same. I am tempted by Mitox - half the price & good reviews on trustpilot.

Never heard of Sam turner. Good to know.
The thing with leaf blowers is they never come under any pressure like a lawnmower or strimmer etc. They will last.

I suppose you are looking at power/ max airflow Vs weight. And they are still the most comfortable tool I have used compared to honda or husqvarna. Pity reliability has gone out the window

Wildly Boaring

Not go for Tanaka or Maruyama?

Discodog

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Not go for Tanaka or Maruyama?

I can't see the point when they are the same price or dearer than Stihl.

Discodog

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Never heard of Sam turner. Good to know.
The thing with leaf blowers is they never come under any pressure like a lawnmower or strimmer etc. They will last.

I suppose you are looking at power/ max airflow Vs weight. And they are still the most comfortable tool I have used compared to honda or husqvarna. Pity reliability has gone out the window

I think that reliability, longevity & parts availability are key. The actual performance figures are very similar.

Supertoucher

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Not go for Tanaka or Maruyama?

I may have been misinformed but my reseller said Tanaka are exiting the market and so probably aren't the best bet.


Do Stihl still have a handover policy where you can't get them shipped to you?


Is their 4 stroke stuff still problematic?

Discodog

Supertoucher wrote: »

I may have been misinformed but my reseller said Tanaka are exiting the market and so probably aren't the best bet.


Do Stihl still have a handover policy where you can't get them shipped to you?


Is their 4 stroke stuff still problematic?

Yes but I am assuming this won't apply to a blower.

I haven't had any problems with mine.

rogeyspoint

Echo Brand

Discodog

rogeyspoint wrote: »

Echo Brand

Same price or dearer than Stihl

Discodog

Just to follow up on this Sam Turner will send almost anything to here for £10 inc mowers.

They were very helpful

https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/

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mower power sell stihl mowers. Dont know if they do other tools but you could inquire.

eeimcaw

Hi @Discodog,
What did you get for a finish?
Looking for a blower myself for under €300
Thanks

Discodog

eeimcaw wrote: »

Hi @Discodog,
What did you get for a finish?
Looking for a blower myself for under €300
Thanks

Stihl BG 86 C-E from Sam Turner - link above.

blackbox

eeimcaw wrote: »

Hi @Discodog,
What did you get for a finish?
Looking for a blower myself for under €300
Thanks

I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0764JRVYH/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect for DIY but tubes are a bit flimsy for professional use.

81r2

Bit late to this party, but here's my find. Just got delivery of a Stihl 86-c-e. Delivery was only £5, machine is £222(incl vat), as per website. Exchange rate is of course favourable. Delivery was to my door.

https://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/stihl-bg-86-c-e-ergostart-27cc-2-stroke-petrol-blower-36721-p.asp

PaddyCar

81r2 wrote: »

Bit late to this party, but here's my find. Just got delivery of a Stihl 86-c-e. Delivery was only £5, machine is £222(incl vat), as per website. Exchange rate is of course favourable. Delivery was to my door.

https://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/stihl-bg-86-c-e-ergostart-27cc-2-stroke-petrol-blower-36721-p.asp

Looks like good value. Whats it like? Much power?

81r2

PaddyCar wrote: »

Looks like good value. Whats it like? Much power?

Haven't set it up yet. Just delivered today. I can come back and let you know in a day or two once I try it if you want!
When researching, one gentleman on a YouTube review said the BG86 slightly pulled to one side, when compared to it's Husqvarna equivalent. Which could be an issue for an operators wrist. I assumed that's long term operation.

Duvetdays

Got my husband the stihl one for his birthday a few months ago. He absolutely loves it says it’s great power but he’s biased towards stihl products. Cost over here was coming in about €365 but got it on forest Park and garden in the uk for £226 inc delivery with exchange rate cost about €252 well worth it to look at uk websites

ctlsleh

81r2 wrote: »

Haven't set it up yet. Just delivered today. I can come back and let you know in a day or two once I try it if you want!
When researching, one gentleman on a YouTube review said the BG86 slightly pulled to one side, when compared to it's Husqvarna equivalent. Which could be an issue for an operators wrist. I assumed that's long term operation.

Any update on the Stihl blower, i'm in the market for something and looking at options.
thanks

Discodog

ctlsleh wrote: »

Any update on the Stihl blower, i'm in the market for something and looking at options.
thanks

Your best option is to scour the net for the lowest price on a Stihl

ctlsleh

Discodog wrote: »

Your best option is to scour the net for the lowest price on a Stihl

i know Stihl are top of the range and probably more focused on professional use. I was thinking of getting a spurious brand and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them the non well known brands out there?
Ill probably use it 5 -6 times a year, so not sure its worth splashing out on a Stihl or husqvarna.....open to suggestions

legend99

Duvetdays wrote: »

Got my husband the stihl one for his birthday a few months ago. He absolutely loves it says it’s great power but he’s biased towards stihl products. Cost over here was coming in about €365 but got it on forest Park and garden in the uk for £226 inc delivery with exchange rate cost about €252 well worth it to look at uk websites

Sorry now to the mods etc, but I have to say it........a leafblower for his birthday??!

aw

There's a nice Makita blower that has caught my eye. Reviews look good.
Any experience of opinions on Makita?
Seems a decent brand to me, having had some of their hand tools.

The BHX2501
Online at:
https://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/makita-bhx2501-245cc-4-stroke-ohv-petrol-blower-2940-p.asp

Also available locally in Screwfix:
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/makita-bhx2501-24-5cc-4-stroke-petrol-blower/78870

ctlsleh

ctlsleh wrote: »

i know Stihl are top of the range and probably more focused on professional use. I was thinking of getting a spurious brand and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them the non well known brands out there?
Ill probably use it 5 -6 times a year, so not sure its worth splashing out on a Stihl or husqvarna.....open to suggestions

I use a stihl blower practically every day for 10 months of the year and had my last one for 5 years. Sold it for €100. Well worth the money as it would last you a lifetime.

81r2

ctlsleh wrote: »

Any update on the Stihl blower, i'm in the market for something and looking at options.
thanks

I posted on this link about the blower, https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058115474/1/#post114802674