I'm looking at a Stihl leaf blower (preferably 2nd hand) to upgrade from my Victa.
I've seen a BR600 Magnum backpack blower in good condition for about $400 (think they will drop the $ a bit) while I can get a new BG86 hand held for about the same price.
There's obviously issues of warranty and wear on the 2 units (new vs used) ... however does anyone have views on the pros & cons of backpack vs handheld blowers?
Do you really need the extra power of a backpack for mostly domestic mowing gigs considering it's heavier?
Any thoughts or views would be appreciated.
Robert