Father’s DayStihl BR 600 - 677 CFM Gas Backpack Blower
The Stihl BR 600 is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering up to 677 CFM and 238 MPH. It features a 4-stroke 64.8-cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Description
With its powerful, fuel-efficient engine, the BR 600 sets the standard for professional-grade blowers. It produces the highest air volume and velocity of all our backpack blowers, yet features a low-emission engine, making it a great choice in both urban and rural areas. No matter where the job takes you, the BR 600 blower is the ideal choice for heavy-duty cleanup
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The Stihl BR 600
With its gas backpack design, the Stihl BR 600 is appropriate for homeowners with big residential yards that extend beyond half an acre and require ongoing upkeep as well as professionals handling medium-to-large yards for clients.
It provides a maximum air volume rating of 677 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of up to 238 miles per hour (MPH). To put it simply, it combines strong airflow to move piles of leaves in the yard with enough force to clear heavier material such as pine needles or acorns from patios and walkways.
The BR 600 features a 64.8-cc 4-stroke 4-Mix engine requiring a 50:1 fuel-oil mixture, unusual for a 4-stroke design. Its 47.3 fl. oz. fuel tank helps keep the BR 600's weight as low as possible.
The Stihl BR 600 features customizable airflow through its variable speed settings and effortless speed maintenance with built-in cruise control.
At 22.3 lbs (dry), the blower’s backpack configuration allows longer use by moving the bulk of the weight off the arms. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows to keep the left hand free. The telescopic tube enables quick and easy adjustments: shortening for tight spaces and extending as needed.
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The Stihl BR 600's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BR 600 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- With a weight of just 22.3 lbs, the Stihl BR 600 sits at the lower end of the scale for gas-powered backpack blowers between 60.1 and 75cc. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Stihl BR 350 is worth a look at just 22 lbs.
- Air exiting the nozzle of this blower can reach 238 MPH, which is the fastest speed you can get with a gas-powered backpack blower between 60.1 and 75cc.
- The airflow of Stihl BR 600 reaches 677 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), placing it on par with other gas-powered backpack blowers with a comparable engine size. If air volume is important to you, the Stihl BR 700, with 912 CFM, could be in your good books.
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Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other gas backpack blowers, the Stihl BR 600 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
4-Mix Engine Technology
Stihl's 4-Mix engine combines the advantages of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. This award-winning 4-stroke engine runs on a mix of gasoline and oil (1:50). For this to happen, the gasoline-oil mix enters the cylinder head through a bypass channel in order to offer full lubrication, which avoids the need for parts like an oil pump, sump or tank (which are compulsory for traditional 4-stroke engines). Therefore, there is no oil servicing to do (easy maintenance), the leaf blower is lighter (due to fewer parts) and its overall noise is lower. Additionally, all 4-MIX engines are fitted with a system that considerably reduces the effort needed to pull the starter rope.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Cruise control
- Lightweight (22.3 lbs)
- High MPH (238 MPH)
- Decent CFM (677 CFM)
- Small tank (47.3 fl. oz.)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| Air volume | Up to 677 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 238 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 32 N |
| Engine type | 4-stroke 4-Mix |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 64.8cc |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 47.3 fl. oz. |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Cruise control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 75 dB |
| Throttle position | Tube |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Other model numbers | 42820111632US |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it. For full technical details on the Stihl BR 600, the user manual is available here (opens in a new tab).
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 600 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.
Questions & Answers
What happens if someone puts pure gas in br 600? (Asked July 4, 2020)
Pretty much the same thing that would happen if you were to put straight gas in a 2-stroke engine. The 4-Mix engine requires an oil-gas mixture.
For 5.5 liters premium gas is it 200ml for the correct oil ratio 🤔 (Asked December 24, 2022)
Gas/oil ratio is 50:1. So for 5,500ml, it would be 110ml.
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User Reviews
Con: these higher up models do not use needle bearings in their wrist pin assembly! If you do not use the Stihl motomix brand the piston will not get enough oil and the bronze bushing will crack resulting in a loose piston which will make the engine knock and sound horrible. The wrong lubricant will destroy this eventually and the machine will be destroyed. In order to fix it you would need to replace the entire crank shaft and piston it’s over $400.00 so not worth it. Great blower just make sure you use Stihl mix fuel or it will cost you!
My BR 600 starts the first or second pull everytime. The unit has low vibration and low noise but blows better than any blower that I have ever used. This is by far, the best blower that I have ever had.
I’ve blown more snow with my leaf blower, than I have leaves! It’s an awesome tool!
The engine is easy starting, runs smoothly and it has the power to move leaves, acorns, sticks. I can clear a forest path in the fall at a normal walking speed. That’s 2-3 inches of material blown clear while walking along the trail.