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Fall clean-up is coming and it's time to dust off the backpack blower and realize it doesn't start!? No problem, Gilford Hardware & Outdoor Power Equipment has you covered! One of our most asked questions during fall clean-up is... "What is the Difference Between the STIHL BR-800 CE and the STIHL 800 X Backpack blower?"
In this article we will go over what the main differences between the STIHL BR 800 CE and the STIHL 800 X backpack blowers are. Hopefully it will give you a better understanding and help you make a choice on which one to choose.
Before going over what is different about these two backpack leaf blowers lets go over what is identical. The BR 800 C-E and the BR 800 X are both the most powerful backpack blower in the STIHL lineup of blowers.
Both units are equal on the terms of power. They have the same exact specs for output from blowing force all the way to displacement. It doesn't matter if you purchase the BR-800 C-E or the BR 800X you are getting the same exact power.
It comes down to features. The BR 800X is your standard run-of-the-mill backpack blower with no extra features. It's "bare bones" which does give it less weight compared to the BR 800 C-E 25.8 lbs. vs. BR 800 X 23.1 lbs.
MAGNUM® is simply STIHL's designation for all of their "top of the line" products. Most of the larger STIHL Chainsaws will have a MAGNUM® Suffix letting the user know that at that point and time of manufacturing the unit, It was one of the larger, more commercial-type units.
So if they are so similar then why is there a price difference? The age old saying "you get what you pay for" rings true here. The BR 800 C-E costs more than the BR 800 X simply because you get many more features with the more feature rich C-E than you do with the simple and straight forward X.
This depends on your personal preference more than anything else. The BR 800X is a fantastic backpack blower which allows you to have the high powered blowing power without any of the extra features. The STIHL BR 800X is great for landscapers and professionals who are more worried about maintenance and service in the long haul. Compared to the BR 800 C-E which has more features, meaning more can "go wrong" In the end it's a personal preference because both of these blowers are sold with a warranty and can be serviced at your local STIHL dealer with ease.
If you are looking for the top of the line in terms of blowing power and reliability backpack blower for fall cleanup or year round debris removal, both of these units are a great choice. We have sold many of these backpack blowers and they are reliable and powerful and help you make quick work of just about any job. Check them out today locally at Gilford Hardware & Outdoor Power Equipment *STIHL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN STORE ONLY* Thank you for reading and if you aren't from New England please remember to Shop local!
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