Stihl Unveils Backpack Blowers at Equip Expo 2024

Stihl’s new BRA 500 and BRA 600 backpack blowers set a new standard in professional-grade equipment, combining power with user-focused features.

“The BRA 600 blower stands out with its powerful brushless motor, delivering impressive performance and efficiency,” said Ahmed Hamdy, senior product manager at Stihl. “With 35 Newtons of blowing force in boost mode, this tool provides exceptional power, making quick work of heavy-duty tasks like clearing debris and leaves.”

Designed for the pro, these blowers are designed to excel in handling large outdoor spaces and challenging conditions, clearing leaves and debris. Additional features include:

• A variable trigger, adjustable tubes, and cruise control provide a fully customizable experience tailored to meet any user’s needs.
• Versatile ECO and boost modes allow for more run time and greater power, offering a customizable experience when compared with gas counterparts.
• With an efficient power-to-weight ratio, both models weigh just 31.97 pounds when equipped with two AP batteries, offering comfort during extended use.
• Each blower features a three-point harness for ergonomic support and is designed to maintain constant power output.
• Users can choose from four operational speeds (ECO mode, midlevel, full performance and boost mode) for a tailored performance experience.
• The BRA 500 and BRA 600 are engineered with advanced features, including an antivibration system, adjustable length tubes and cruise control to maintain a steady power output while the operator continues working.
• The blowers come with interchangeable nozzles for different debris types: a volume nozzle for large quantities of dry debris and an air speed nozzle for wet debris.
• Built with IPX4-rated weather resistance, these blowers are protected against water splashes, ensuring durability in various conditions.
• Equipped with a 72-volt brushless motor, the BRA 500 and BRA 600 offer four speed settings.
• In boost mode, the BRA 500.0 delivers 32 N of blowing force, while the BRA 600.0 achieves 35 N.