Stihl BR 700 X - 895 CFM Gas Backpack Blower
The Stihl BR 700 X is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering up to 895 CFM and 194 MPH. It features a 4-stroke 64.8-cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Description
Work smarter and clean up faster with the BR 700 X blower. This powerful blower features a fixed-length tube that is a half-pound lighter than the BR 700 and has a flexible pleated connecting hose. It also features exceptional comfort with its adjustable support harness, rubberized handle grips, anti-vibration system, extra-wide straps, and backpack pad. Users will also enjoy its one-touch stop switch, easy starting, multi-function handle, and semi-automatic choke.
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The Stihl BR 700 X
The Stihl BR 700 X is a gas backpack blower that is a good match for both homeowners with a residential property with medium to large lawns, often half an acre to several acres, and professionals handling large-scale landscaping jobs.
It is capable of expelling a maximum air volume of 895 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Its air speed is rated at 194 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.
A 64.8-cc 4-stroke 4-Mix engine powers the BR 700 X, which needs a 50:1 fuel-oil mix despite being a 4-stroke. The fuel tank holds 47.3 fl. oz., helping to keep the BR 700 X's weight as low as possible.
Users seeking ease of use will appreciate the BR 700 X's variable speed settings for precise airflow adjustment and cruise control for consistent operation.
With a dry weight of 23.1 lbs, the backpack design of the unit shifts most of the weight off the arms and makes the tube easier to handle. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows to keep the left hand free.
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The Stihl BR 700 X's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BR 700 X compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Compared to its counterparts, the Stihl BR 700 X stands out as a lighter option within the gas-powered backpack blowers between 60.1 and 75cc, weighing only 23.1 lbs. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Stihl BR 350 is worth a look at just 22 lbs.
- Maxing out at 194 MPH at full power, this blower is on the lower end in terms of air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers between 60.1 and 75cc. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Stihl BR 600, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 238 MPH.
- If air volume is an important feature, the BR 700 X by Stihl will not disappoint. Its airflow maxes out at 895 CFM (cubic feet per minute), which is more powerful than most 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 700 X is on the expensive side of the price range.
While certainly not the cheapest of its kind, purchasing it could most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end 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
- Cruise control
- 4-Mix Engine
- Lightweight (23.1 lbs)
- High CFM (895 CFM)
- On the expensive side
- Small tank (47.3 fl. oz.)
- Low MPH (194 MPH)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| Air volume | Up to 895 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 194 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 34 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 | 23.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC | 886661571871 |
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 700 X, 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 700 X 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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