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Stihl BR 700 X - 901 CFM Gas Backpack Blower

The Stihl BR 700 X is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 901 CFM at 193 MPH. It features a 4-cycle 64.8cc engine. (Read full specs)

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Stihl BR 700 X 901 CFM Gas Backpack Blower
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Features and Specifications

Type
Type Gas-Powered
Handling Backpack
CFM Up to 901
MPH Up to 193
Blowing Force 34 N
Engine
Make 4-Mix
Engine displacement 64.8cc
Strokes 4
Fuel/oil ratio 50:1
Speed settings Variable
Features
Throttle positionTube
Cruise controlNo
Fuel tank 47.3 fl. oz.
Vacuum No
Misc
Weight 23 lbs
Noise rating 75 dB
Warranty 2 years

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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. (source: Stihl)

Overview of the Stihl BR 700 X

The Stihl BR 700 X in use

The Stihl BR 700 X

  • Power: The BR 700 X, built by Stihl, is a gas-powered leaf blower capable of expelling a maximum air volume of 901 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Its air speed is rated at 193 MPH.
  • Handling: As this unit is a backpack leaf blower, the majority of the unit is distributed so that the user can operate it with ease for most reasonable periods of use. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows you to keep your left hand free. At 23 lbs, the Stihl BR 700 X falls within the typical weight range for gas-powered backpack blowers, offering a balanced weight profile compared to others in its class.
  • Engine: This blower is fitted with a 64.8cc 4-Mix engine. Stihl's 4-Mix engine is a 4-stroke engine that runs with a mixture of oil and gas (50:1 ratio). You can find more details about this technology further down the page.
  • 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 700 X features variable speed settings for added control.
  • Noise: At 75 dB, the noise produced by the BR 700 X is in line with what you'd expect from other gas-powered backpack blowers.
  • Fuel Tank: With a tank capacity of 47.3 fl. oz., the Stihl blower falls within the usual range for gas backpack blowers.

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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.

  • Maxing out at 193 MPH at full power, this blower is on the lower end in terms of air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Husqvarna 150BT, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 270 MPH.
  • For those prioritizing air volume, the Stihl's BR 700 X delivers with a maximum airflow of 901 CFM (cubic feet per minute), surpassing most gas-powered backpack blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Husqvarna 590BTS, with 1245 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-cycle and 4-cycle 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

STRENGTHS:
  • 4-Mix Engine
  • High CFM (901 CFM)
AVERAGE SPECS:
  • Decent weight (23 lbs)
  • Decent tank (47.3 fl. oz.)
  • Acceptable noise (75 dB)
WEAKNESSES:
  • On the expensive side
  • No cruise control
  • Low MPH (193 MPH)

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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 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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