RedMax EBZ8550
- Power: Gas-Powered
- Vacuum: No
- Handling: Backpack
- Weight: 25.1 lbs
- Engine: 75.6cc
- Noise: 103 dB
- MPH: Up to 206
- Speed Settings: Variable Speed
- CFM: Up to 941
RedMax is an established power equipment brand in North America, known for its trimmers, chainsaws and, of course, leaf blowers. Interestingly, the company traces its roots back to Japan, where it was founded in 1910 as the Tokyo Gas Kogyo Company. TGCK went through numerous name changes and settled with the names Komatsu Zenoah (globally) and RedMax/Zenoah (North America), under which they sell their products to this day. The company was acquired by Husqvarna in 2007. RedMax has a somewhat extensive portfolio of more than 10 leaf blowers, both backpack and handheld, and has recently launched a battery powered product line. RedMax products are produced in various plants over the globe, which are not limited to Japan.