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Learn More About Our Collection of Leaf Blowers
If you need any additional info about our backpack or petrol blowers, then feel free to get in touch. Alternatively, feel free to browse through some of our most frequently asked questions below – you might find the answer you’re looking for.
01 Why Choose A Stihl Leaf Blower?
Stihl’s leaf blowers, including petrol, backpack and cordless options, are some of the most powerful in the industry, along with being very reasonably priced for that power. They’re lightweight for their size, energy efficient, low noise and low vibration. Whether you’re looking for a cordless, petrol or anything in between, the Stihl range provides reliable, effective and safe blowers for both professional and domestic use.
02 What Are The Best Blowers For Long Jobs?
Stihl’s petrol leaf blowers are among the longest-lasting, so they’re likely the best suited for longer jobs. With a full tank, they can last up to 2 hours, meaning you can complete any job without the added hassle of stopping to refuel. The smaller cordless electric blowers have a shorter run time of between 10 and 20 minutes, making them well suited to smaller landscaping jobs.
03 Benefits of A Backpack Leaf Blower
Backpack leaf blowers have larger engines, making them among the most powerful. They can make quick work of almost any clearing job, no matter the scale. They are especially handy for gardeners who have larger areas to cover. This isn’t to say that Stihl’s handheld blowers aren’t powerful, because they certainly are; however, backpack leaf blowers are more efficient for large areas and heavier debris. Backpack blowers also have a longer run time, again, making them well suited to large projects.
04 How To Safely Use Leaf Blowers
While most blowers are designed with safety in mind, there are still additional steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe, as well as prolong the life of your blower.
Operate your blower while standing. If you need to use it in hard-to-reach places, for example, if you’re clearing out gutters, then you should use attachments to go on the nozzle. Always wear hearing protection, eye protection and work gloves, and avoid any loose-fitting clothing. Also, if your hair is on the longer side, make sure you tie it back.
05 Should I Choose a Battery or Petrol Leaf Blower?
Battery and petrol blowers each have their own advantages. On the whole, battery models tend to be quieter and have the added convenience factor of being cordless, making them a good choice for most gardens out there. On top of that, if you’re looking to do your bit for the environment, they don’t produce any direct exhaust emissions.
Petrol leaf blowers, meanwhile, are better suited to longer, more demanding jobs where having that extended operating time and high performance are more important factors. If you’re struggling to choose between them, the main things you’ll need to consider are the size of your garden, expected runtime on average, the power needed for the job, and how often you plan to use it.
06 Why Choose Chippindale Plant for Leaf Blowers?
Chippindale Plant is a well-established industry leader for garden tools. Over the course of our 75-year history, our award-winning service has earned the trust of both professional and amateur gardeners. While we’re proud of our history, we also look ahead to the future by providing the latest tools and machinery which utilise the best modern technology available, pushing the envelope forward to create products that are more reliable, more efficient, and easier to use.
You can find our depots across the North of England, in Manchester, Keighley, Huddersfield, York, Catterick, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle. If you’d like to pop in for a cup of tea and a biscuit, you’re more than welcome to. Alternatively, you can also get in touch over the phone or by email.
