What handheld blower are you using, and why?
Aaron Tipton
Grounds Supervisor, Patriots Point Facility, College of Charleston
Charleston, S.C.
“We’re using Stihl battery-powered units. We’re at a college, and there are a lot of noise ordinances with the school — we can’t disrupt the classes. We’ve invested in several battery-powered blowers, and I’ve been impressed. They last a long time on a single charge, and they’re lightweight.”
Kyle Narsavage
President and Owner, GreenSweep and Garden Gate Landscaping
Silver Spring, Md.
“We use Echo for gas. They’re durable, easily accessible through our dealer network, and parts are easy to find and order. For electric blowers, we use Husqvarna. Their customer service is extremely responsive, and I feel their design and power are top-notch. The battery runtime and power are comparable to gas. With D.C. and Baltimore banning gas blowers, more than half of our blowers are now electric.”
K.C. Bell
Director of Grounds, Clemson Athletics
Clemson, S.C.
“I’ve recently made the change to Echo, and I’m excited to see how they perform. I made the change because I was disappointed in my previous brand. Blowers for our industry need to be durable because the guys are always banging them around.”
Justin White
CEO, K&D Landscaping
Watsonville, Calif.
“At K&D Landscaping, we’re on a mission to end noise pollution. We’re partnering with Kress Outdoor Power Solutions to have our crews all-electric, reducing noise and pollution. We just want to be human and work in a courteous manner. For example, what if we just didn’t use the blowers before 10 a.m.?”
Mike McCarron
Owner, Image Works Landscaping
Fairfax Station, Va.
“We’re all Stihl. We use the small handheld version for our small properties, the medium for larger residential and the largest for commercial because they’re blowing off big areas, including parking lots. We’re loyal to Stihl because we have a fantastic dealer just 15 minutes away, Virginia
Outdoor Power, in Merrifield, Va.”
