Stihl BR 700 - 912 CFM Gas Backpack Blower
The Stihl BR 700 is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering up to 912 CFM and 197 MPH. It features a 4-stroke 64.8-cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Description
The STIHL BR 700 is a high output professional blower able to clear piles of wet leaves and reduce bottom-line costs with its fuel-efficient engine. Professionals will love the adaptive design features, including an adjustable telescopic tube to accommodate users of different heights, as well as the control handle that quickly adjusts with the snap of a lever, no tools required, to provide the most comfortable position. For further convenience, this blower comes with a semi-automatic choke for smooth and easy starts. Designed with an optimal power-to-weight ratio, the BR 700 combines power and portability so you can get the job done whenever, wherever.
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The Stihl BR 700
The Stihl BR 700 is a gas backpack blower that is mostly aimed at homeowners with larger home grounds ranging from half-acre lawns to multi-acre estates, and professional landscapers providing regular landscaping work.
It sports a max air speed of 197 MPH and a max air volume rating of 912 cubic feet per minute (CFM). For the user, this translates into a blower that should move leaves effectively across lawn sections and hard surfaces, while also being capable of shifting compacted leaves or light yard debris like twigs.
This gas blower is powered by a 64.8-cc 4-stroke 4-Mix engine, which unusually runs on a 50:1 fuel-oil mix instead of straight gasoline. It comes with a 47.3 fl. oz. tank, representing a standard capacity.
With its variable speed settings, the Stihl BR 700 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.
With a dry weight of 23.4 lbs, the backpack format helps reduce arm fatigue while maintaining steady airflow control. 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 700's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BR 700 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- The Stihl BR 700 tips the scales at just 23.4 lbs, placing it among the more lightweight gas-powered backpack blowers between 60.1 and 75cc. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Stihl BR 600 is worth a look at just 21.6 lbs.
- Upon exiting the nozzle, the air can reach speeds of up to 197 MPH, which is on the lower end 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 by Stihl will not disappoint. Its airflow maxes out at 912 CFM (cubic feet per minute), which makes this unit one of the most powerful gas-powered backpack blowers with a comparable engine size.
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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 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 (23.4 lbs)
- High CFM (912 CFM)
- Decent tank (47.3 fl. oz.)
- On the expensive side
- Low MPH (197 MPH)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| Air volume | Up to 912 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 197 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 35 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 | 23.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC | 886661170579 |
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, 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 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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