The Stihl BR 450 is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 642 CFM at 219 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 63.3cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| CFM | Up to 642 |
| MPH | Up to 219 |
| Blowing Force | 28 N |
| Make | N/A |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 63.3cc |
| Strokes | 2 |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Throttle position | Tube |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Fuel tank | 57.5 fl. oz. |
| Vacuum | No |
| Weight | 23.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 77 dB |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Description
Overview of the Stihl BR 450
The Stihl BR 450
- Power: The Stihl BR 450 is a gas-powered blower with a maximum air volume rating of 642 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 219 miles per hour (MPH).
- Handling: Like most backpack blowers, this model is technically heavier than a handheld. That being said, it can feel lighter and more comfortable because of the way it is carried, even when used over extended periods of time. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows you to keep your left hand free. Weighing 23.4 lbs, the Stihl BR 450 holds a middle ground among gas-powered backpack blowers, neither exceptionally light nor overly heavy, providing a moderate weight option for users.
- Engine: The engine boasts a displacement of 63.3cc. Being that this is a 2-stroke engine, it must be fuelled using a mix of gas and oil. The proper fuel ratio set by the manufacturer for the BR 450 is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: With its variable speed settings, the Stihl BR 450 allows you to precisely control its air output. In addition, the blower is also equipped with cruise control, with which the user can easily maintain the selected settings.
- Noise: The BR 450's noise level is rated at 77 dB, which is standard for gas-powered backpack blowers.
- Fuel Tank: Its tank can hold 57.5 fl. oz., so it falls squarely in the average in terms of fuel capacity for 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.
- Forced air leaving this blower’s nozzle has been clocked at 219 MPH, placing the BR 450 right in line with the average air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Husqvarna 150BT and its 270 MPH could be an option to consider.
- Its max air volume rating (642 cubic feet per minute) means it is really not the biggest air producer of gas-powered backpack blowers. For the highest air volume, you may want to have a look at the Husqvarna 590BTS, which boasts with 1245 CFM.
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Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, 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
- In the expected price range
- Cruise control
- Decent weight (23.4 lbs)
- Decent tank (57.5 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (77 dB)
- Decent MPH (219 MPH)
- Low CFM (642 CFM)
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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Compared to other blowers it has a very high average of both cfm and mph making both the highest they could be evenly distributing it to me this is a huge positive