Stihl BR 430 VS BR 700 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BR 430 and the Stihl BR 700.

But before checking out these explanations, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 leaf blowers:

Stihl BR 430	Stihl BR 700

Higher MPH Lighter Bigger fuel tank Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Less noisy Bigger engine 4-Mix engine
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Common specs comparison

As the BR 430 and the BR 700 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. On both products, the throttle is situated on the blower tube, giving you the advantage of having your left hand available for other uses.
These two products are constructed as backpack blowers, allowing you to comfortably carry their big engines and massive fuel tanks.
gas-powered blowers, both products offer a dependable power source that can be refilled quickly, allowing you the mobility to cover extensive outdoor spaces without interruption.

The Stihl BR 700, providing a CFM of 912, outmatches the 500 CFM of the Stihl BR 430. Your leaf blowing experience will therefore be outstandingly improved with the Stihl BR 700, as it should be able to move considerably more leaves per minute.
The Stihl BR 430 with an MPH of 219 slightly exceeds the 197 MPH of the Stihl BR 700. Thus, in comparison, the former expels air at a slightly higher speed, and should do a better job at blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).

Weighing 23.4 lbs, the Stihl BR 700 tips the scales slightly above the 22.3 lbs of the Stihl BR 430, implying that while it's marginally heavier, users may still experience a touch more convenience in operation.
Although the difference in noise rating between the Stihl BR 430, registering at 76 dB, and the Stihl BR 700, at 75 dB, appears minor, it can impact both the operator's experience and nearby neighbors.

The Stihl BR 430's fuel tank has a volume of 57.5 fl.oz., exceeding the 47.3 fl.oz. of the Stihl BR 700. Therefore, you may store more fuel in the device and theoretically operate it longer, if their engines are equally demanding.
In comparison, the engine displacement of the Stihl BR 430, at 57.5cc, falls short of the 64.8cc of the Stihl BR 700. This indicates that the latter might consume more fuel per stroke, thereby potentially delivering greater power.
Each of these blowers requires a fuel/oil mix to operate, as the Stihl BR 430 features a 2-cycle engine, and the Stihl BR 700 is powered by the Stihl 4-Mix 4-stroke engine.

With no leaf vacuuming functionality in either the Stihl BR 430 or the Stihl BR 700, you'll have to find another way to gather leaves.

Stihl BR 430	Stihl BR 700

Higher MPH Lighter Bigger fuel tank Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Less noisy Bigger engine 4-Mix engine
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