I was a bit skeptical about the runtime. But since I have this blower. I am 100 percent happy with it. This is due to the super fast duo charger. (yes, you need 4 batteries) And because you usually do not have to use this blower in the highest position, that is why the runtime is fine for me. my handheld stihl bg86 2 stroke leafblower is mad at me, for not using it anymore since i got the makita 😅
Hey James, cool blower from Makita, it's powerful and lightweight. Try 2 fully charged 6.0Ah batteries and let me know the runtime 😉 Good review as always mate. Have a great weekend! Cheers, Ben.
Looks like it's strong but not very long run time. Might be enough for sidewalk but not a whole yard. I expected longer run time from duel battery but I guess it goes to power. great video nice strong blower from makita #TIACREW
I don't know why blowers drain the battery so fast? I have multiple battery machines from Makita and they all last long, from the chainsaw to brush cutters to even a mower. This is an expensive professional machine but you can't get any decent running time from it. Too bad.. Remember, he used a 4 and 5 Amp batteries, not a measly 1,5 ones. I think that the gas operated blowers will never get replaced by the battery operated. On the other hand I've already replaced gas in my small garden business for all other stuff I mentioned. Unfortunately the blower I'm using will remain my trusty gas operated Ryobi.
@@citic101 Ryobi is a great machine. It's not high end like some Stihl or Husqvarna products but it serves me great for 4 years now, and it was a bargain. I recommend the Ryobi blower, you won't be sorry.
Hi Vegass Thanks for that info about Ryobi blowers I notice they run off a single 36 v battery instead of 2 18 v I will purchase one Cheers from Australia
Would help to have 2x batteries of the Same Ah and battery health. It's weak battery is bringing the good battery down to the same level.
Lower amp drained higher amp batteryes.
I was a bit skeptical about the runtime. But since I have this blower. I am 100 percent happy with it. This is due to the super fast duo charger. (yes, you need 4 batteries) And because you usually do not have to use this blower in the highest position, that is why the runtime is fine for me. my handheld stihl bg86 2 stroke leafblower is mad at me, for not using it anymore since i got the makita 😅
i was just going to buy this but ten mins sorry but great video u just save me money
Funny I just got that same one and the weed trimmer also. Have not had a chance to use it yet. Still snowing here lol. Thanks James.
+J Glassey (Glasseyi) You'll like it. I love mine! #TIA
+Ryan Rich once it stops snowing here I will get chance to use it lol. Looking forward to using it.
+J Glassey (Glasseyi) Its powerfull mate, you will love it! Just keep the batteries up to it.
You have to use 2 batteries of the same amp . If you use a 4 amp and 5 amp, the 4 amp will die of faster causing the blower to shut off
Hey James, cool blower from Makita, it's powerful and lightweight. Try 2 fully charged 6.0Ah batteries and let me know the runtime 😉
Good review as always mate.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Ben.
Looked super powerful and like it moved some mud or wet leaves. How was the noise? Need ear muffs?
+Ben Burgs Noise wasnt to bad, ear muffs not really needed.
Yes. Use em! Still loud enough for hearing damage. (As with almost all electric tools)
Looks pretty powerful
+Logan P It is mate.
i have this model with 4 amp batterys u get about 6 mins max not great but great machine
Do you know if its much better than the 18v version of this model?
Do you have to push the Button all the time if you use it or is there a lock function? Thank you
highlineR32 there is a lock function
Thanks for that mate
Your welcome 👍
Mine took up the tarmac on my drive so yeah, it's a slag!
Looks like it's strong but not very long run time. Might be enough for sidewalk but not a whole yard. I expected longer run time from duel battery but I guess it goes to power. great video nice strong blower from makita #TIACREW
+Tony Landin Thanks Tony, yeah i expected a little longer myself.
I don't know why blowers drain the battery so fast? I have multiple battery machines from Makita and they all last long, from the chainsaw to brush cutters to even a mower. This is an expensive professional machine but you can't get any decent running time from it. Too bad.. Remember, he used a 4 and 5 Amp batteries, not a measly 1,5 ones. I think that the gas operated blowers will never get replaced by the battery operated. On the other hand I've already replaced gas in my small garden business for all other stuff I mentioned. Unfortunately the blower I'm using will remain my trusty gas operated Ryobi.
i am starting a garden buisness and was thinking to buy this blower but you wrote about a Ryobi blower that was good ?
@@citic101 Ryobi is a great machine. It's not high end like some Stihl or Husqvarna products but it serves me great for 4 years now, and it was a bargain. I recommend the Ryobi blower, you won't be sorry.
Hi Vegass Thanks for that info about Ryobi blowers I notice they run off a single 36 v battery instead of 2 18 v I will purchase one Cheers from Australia