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Stihl BR 450 Spec Sheet

Name: Stihl BR 450
Brand: Stihl
Price: 459.95 USD
Availability: InStoreOnly

The Stihl BR 450 is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 642 CFM at 219 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 63.3 cc engine. (Read full specs)

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Stihl BR 450 642 CFM Gas Backpack Blower

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Specifications
Description
About Stihl
Warranty Information
Questions & Answers

Features and Specifications

Type
Type	Gas-Powered
Handling	Backpack
CFM	Up to 642
MPH	Up to 219
Blowing Force	28 N

Engine
Make	N/A
Engine displacement	63.3 cc
Strokes	2
Speed settings	Variable

Features
Throttle position	Tube
Fuel tank	57.5 fl. oz.
Vacuum	No

Misc
Weight	23.4 lbs
Noise rating	77 dB
Tube length	N/A
Warranty	2 years
CARB-compliant	Yes

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Description

Simplify your workday with this easy-to-use and affordable professional backpack blower. Equipped with a powerful 2-stroke engine, the STIHL BR 450 has all the power you need in a convenient package. Use it for a range of applications, from managing large properties and tree-heavy lots to seasonal leaf cleanup. The low-emission engine boasts high-quality power, with a blowing force approaching that of the BR 600 model. Designed with the operator in mind, the unit features an easily adjustable tube that can adapt to different operator heights and application needs. And the control handle can also be adjusted for ideal comfort without tools. Additional features include a semi-automatic choke for a simplified starting procedure as well as improved ergonomic design elements for increased user comfort. Whether maintaining residential or commercial property, the BR 450 is up to your landscaping demands. (source: Stihl)

Overview of the Stihl BR 450

Power: The BR 450 gas-powered blower, manufactured by Stihl, is rated for a max air volume of 642 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and a max air speed of 219 MPH.
Handling: This blower’s backpack functionality makes make it less exerting on the user, even when used for an extended period of time. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows you to keep your left hand free. All told, it weighs 23.4 lbs — the Stihl BR 450 is neither the lightest nor the heaviest gas-powered backpack blower on the market.
Engine: The engine boasts a displacement of 63.3 cc. Please be aware that 2-cycle engines like this one require a mixture of gas and oil in order to run. For the Stihl BR 450, this ratio is 50:1.
Speed Settings: Sometimes you just need a little more power, while other times you may want a little more precision when moving leaves and debris. That’s why the BR 450 features variable speed settings for added control.
Noise: Its noise rating of 77 dB can be considered the standard for similar gas-powered backpack blowers.
Fuel Tank: With a capacity of 57.5 fl. oz., this Stihl blower is average when compared to other gas backpack blowers.

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The Stihl BR 450's performance versus other blowers

The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BR 450 compare with similar leaf blowers.

Air exiting the nozzle of this blower can reach 219 MPH, which is quite a bit faster than most gas-powered backpack blowers (the one expelling air at the fastest speed being the Husqvarna 150BT with 251 MPH).
The BR 450 is average in terms of air volume. It's rated at 642 CFM, which is common for gas-powered backpack blowers (the biggest expelled air volume belonging to the Echo PB-8010H with 1071 CFM).

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Price comparison

As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other gas backpack blowers, the Stihl BR 450 is on the average side of the price range.

Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.

The bottom line

STRENGTHS:

In the expected price range
High MPH (219 MPH)

AVERAGE SPECS:

Decent Weight (23.4 lbs)
Decent tank (57.5 fl. oz.)
Acceptable noise (77 dB)
Decent CFM (642 CFM)

WEAKNESSES:

The Stihl BR 450 doesn't have any notably low specs.

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About Stihl

Stihl AG & Company KG was founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926. The German company specializes in handheld outdoor power equipment. Over the past fifty years, Stihl has opened manufacturing plants in Brazil, the United States, and China. The German company’s sure and steady expansion has made it a leading provider of in the lawn, forestry, and landscape maintenance industries.

Warranty Information

The Stihl BR 450 is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Stihl blowers, please consult Stihl's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-467-8445.

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