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Stihl’s BR 800 backpack blower for fire management
The BR 800 is Stihl’s most powerful backpack blower to date. Designed with both power and comfort in mind, this machine is a fantastic choice for local authorities, fire managers, farmers and contractors with enough strength to take on the toughest jobs with ease.
Blowers have been used to help fight wildfires for decades. They are an integral piece of equipment commonly used by firefighters globally. While no blower is a stand-alone fire management tool, they are an important and useful tool to any fire-management team. These blowers are also utilised in diverse applications by users dealing with large properties and heavy debris.
With a blowing force of 41 Newtons (BR 700 is 35 Newtons), the BR 800 C-E will quickly and effectively clear hard-to-reach areas of potentially flammable organic material like leaves and grass. When managing grass fires, the BR 800 C-E can remove and reduce the fuelload, thereby reducing the risk of the fire rapidly spreading.
The Stihl BR 800 C-E blower can supply continuous controlled air to help to create a very hot fire that burns and clears firebreaks faster and more efficiently. It is comfortable to use for extended periods than hand-held tools and it possesses an ergonomically friendly power-to-weight ratio and an anti-vibration system for reduced user fatigue.
Excellent power to weight ratio makes the BR 800 easy to operate. Thanks to the ergonomic carrying system (S shaped shoulder strap, chest strap and hip belt) it is comfortable to use throughout the day. The strain reducing blower tube makes it easy to handle too. Unlike other backpack blowers, starting the BR800 is simple and easy to do thanks to the side start pull cord. The blower can be easily restarted when with a firm pull of the side cord, this saves significant time – so important when saving minutes can mean saving lives. It can also be stopped using the switch on the handle so there’s no need to remove the machine if you’re taking a quick break or wanting to move from area to area.
The length of the blower tube and position of the handle can be adjusted quickly without the need for tools. The blower tube is easy to swivel and has a wide blowing range, lowering the strain felt when working. It also features the Stihl Anti Vibration System to reduce the vibration felt on your back. . A handy eyelet is located in the backplate which allows you to hang the blower up for storage.
The Stihl 4-MIX® engine is a four-stroke engine that does not require any oil circuit components, thanks to refuelling with an oil and gasoline mix. That’s why it’s more compact, more lightweight and requires less maintenance than conventional four-stroke engines, while at the same time being powerful and offering a comfortable sound pattern. Stihl 4-MIX® engines comply with the European Stage V emissions directive. The 4-MIX engine of the machine means lower fuel consumption and an increase in run-time meaning more time can be spent working.
Technical detailsBlowing force: 41 N 1)Weight: 11.7 kgMaximum air velocity: 97 m/sAir throughput: 1 700 m³/hSound pressure level: 104 dB(A) 2)
Contact your Stihl dealer for more information or visit www.stihl.co.za
