I purchased my PB-770T in November of 2010. At that time, it was Echo’s largest blower. I have only needed to adjust the carburetor once in the first few years and today I replaced one of the straps that was broken - the one that I always put on first. It still usually starts on the second pull. At 76 years, I am not looking for a larger blower. I don’t need to use it nearly as much on my leaf jobs as you do on yours. I have a PB-650T as a backup blower. I bought it in 2003, and it had not been started for a couple of years until last week. I put in fresh fuel, pulled the starter slowly twice and then gave it one good pull. It started right up and ran good. I have never put gasoline with ethanol in any of my 2-stroke equipment.
Totally nice. power-to-weight and ergonomics is very good in the medium size. Just gotta wring em out a bit more. If 90% of your work is cleaning grass clippings off a driveway, that's def the right class.
I've been using the 770 for a few years trouble free. It is in a sweet spot with power to weight ratio. I won't step up unless I get into some large leaf jobs which isn't likely with my business model
about the stihl 4-mix valves, dude nothing to be afraid of. Have to adjust them once correctly across the life of the machine. Once you get it right, 9 years no prob.
@@KF1 I just like the simplicity of two-stroke machines even my dirtbike is two-stroke. Valves are fine on engines that have pressurized oil lubrication sumps. I just don’t want them stick equipment.
@@GwinnettLawns You've hit on the key point-lubrication. Stihl even had to introduce a new oil because their old one wasn't up to the task. It looks like there's only a few oils that can properly lubricate a 4-Mix engine. Using anything anything else has caused a lot of the failures you mentioned, mostly wrist pins seizing.
@@waynemenzie Good to know. I wonder if the quality control is better on the versions for sale in Canada, or if it's all the same. Have always found the 4-mix blowers to be reliable here. (12 years total use incl snow clearing)
@@KF1 I don't think it's a quality control issue. We know there were some design flaws in the engine which is why they updated it in 2021 with cylinder changes to improve lubrication and cooling, larger main bearings, and a better lubrication path for the valve train. Anecdotally, these changes seem to have eliminated the common failures. If I didn't already have an Echo PB-770T I would not have any reservations about getting a BR 600 or 700 with the upgraded design.
@@waynemenzie cool to hear. Hope people have less issues now. Imo the best part of the BR series is the ability to start and run in -20C weather. Two-strokes seem much more appropriate for warmer climates
I ran the pb 770 for almost 10 years good blower has less issues than the echo pb9010 I bought 3 9010 3 years ago only one remains running other 2 need new engines not even 300 hrs on them
@@carlosquinones3856 interesting the two 8010s I bought new have almost 1000 hours each of them my friend still using them and my two 9010s are going strong. I’ve never ever had a problem with any of them other than minor carburetor issue on one and the straps on the other replaced on a recall.
Correct the br 600 is equivalent to the 770. I have both the 770 and 9010 and both are my go to blowers me and my dad did a heavy leaf clean up on quart acre lot in about 40 front and back in 45 mins
Stihl I will not touch 4mix anything however the fs94 I like my work has br600 they are alright however if I have a choice echo 9010 all day however I own a redmax 8500 does everything I need it to but I bought it before echo 8010/9010 came out when I bought the 8500 it was the biggest one u could buy but if I go blower shopping tomorrow echo 9010 the new redmax I’m not a fan of and not enough extra power
I purchased my PB-770T in November of 2010. At that time, it was Echo’s largest blower. I have only needed to adjust the carburetor once in the first few years and today I replaced one of the straps that was broken - the one that I always put on first. It still usually starts on the second pull. At 76 years, I am not looking for a larger blower. I don’t need to use it nearly as much on my leaf jobs as you do on yours. I have a PB-650T as a backup blower. I bought it in 2003, and it had not been started for a couple of years until last week. I put in fresh fuel, pulled the starter slowly twice and then gave it one good pull. It started right up and ran good. I have never put gasoline with ethanol in any of my 2-stroke equipment.
I think you'd love the new pb-7910
Totally nice. power-to-weight and ergonomics is very good in the medium size. Just gotta wring em out a bit more. If 90% of your work is cleaning grass clippings off a driveway, that's def the right class.
Echo is a great brand but I have not had one in a while!! Good stuff!
I've been using the 770 for a few years trouble free. It is in a sweet spot with power to weight ratio. I won't step up unless I get into some large leaf jobs which isn't likely with my business model
I said the same thing about the new redmax I wouldn't waste my time ditching my 9010 for 100 more cfm
i changed mine to h model from the t
about the stihl 4-mix valves, dude nothing to be afraid of. Have to adjust them once correctly across the life of the machine. Once you get it right, 9 years no prob.
@@KF1 I just like the simplicity of two-stroke machines even my dirtbike is two-stroke. Valves are fine on engines that have pressurized oil lubrication sumps. I just don’t want them stick equipment.
@@GwinnettLawns You've hit on the key point-lubrication. Stihl even had to introduce a new oil because their old one wasn't up to the task. It looks like there's only a few oils that can properly lubricate a 4-Mix engine. Using anything anything else has caused a lot of the failures you mentioned, mostly wrist pins seizing.
@@waynemenzie Good to know. I wonder if the quality control is better on the versions for sale in Canada, or if it's all the same. Have always found the 4-mix blowers to be reliable here. (12 years total use incl snow clearing)
@@KF1 I don't think it's a quality control issue. We know there were some design flaws in the engine which is why they updated it in 2021 with cylinder changes to improve lubrication and cooling, larger main bearings, and a better lubrication path for the valve train. Anecdotally, these changes seem to have eliminated the common failures. If I didn't already have an Echo PB-770T I would not have any reservations about getting a BR 600 or 700 with the upgraded design.
@@waynemenzie cool to hear. Hope people have less issues now. Imo the best part of the BR series is the ability to start and run in -20C weather. Two-strokes seem much more appropriate for warmer climates
I ran the pb 770 for almost 10 years good blower has less issues than the echo pb9010 I bought 3 9010 3 years ago only one remains running other 2 need new engines not even 300 hrs on them
@@carlosquinones3856 interesting the two 8010s I bought new have almost 1000 hours each of them my friend still using them and my two 9010s are going strong. I’ve never ever had a problem with any of them other than minor carburetor issue on one and the straps on the other replaced on a recall.
Correct the br 600 is equivalent to the 770.
I have both the 770 and 9010 and both are my go to blowers me and my dad did a heavy leaf clean up on quart acre lot in about 40 front and back in 45 mins
I used echo products! Way better than sthil
Stihl I will not touch 4mix anything however the fs94 I like my work has br600 they are alright however if I have a choice echo 9010 all day however I own a redmax 8500 does everything I need it to but I bought it before echo 8010/9010 came out when I bought the 8500 it was the biggest one u could buy but if I go blower shopping tomorrow echo 9010 the new redmax I’m not a fan of and not enough extra power