Almost 2 years later and this video is still relevant. I thought the cost of the Milwaukee was expensive but now I'm seeing the advantage. I don't have prior Milwaukee M18 products as I'm switching my entire platform from Dewalt. Thanks for doing this video. Very helpful!!!
I had to go cordless because my elderly parents are scared of dust/dirt so I needed something that was fast for commando style lawn care when they are away, saw the milwaukee on sale at the time for 160 with a 5ah battery, and was pleasantly surprised at how powerful it was for a cordless. Needless to say, I hid it from them for over 3 years, now that they found out about it, my dad loves it and my mom tolerates it. LOL.
That's my thoughts. I've been using the same old battery tech for the past 24 years so I was literally floored with all the new technology and capabilities.
I ordered the Milwaukee because of the portability and because I hate small gas engines, they require too much maintenance. I already have many M18 tools. I'll be using the Milwaukee blower to keep my stone walls in my woods clean and to clean up the leaves around my firepit in the back woods. The tool is also great for drying off cars (no paint contact!) after washing and blowing out the garage. Definitely go with the 9 or 12 ah battery.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I definitely concur about the bigger batteries. I just bought the trimmer and pole saw attachment so the extra umph is needed lol. Thanks 👍
I appreciate this video. It really helped me decide which one I need to get. Im in the market for one literally right now. Home depot here i come! Thanks Bandit! Milwaukee owes this sale to you bud!
FIVE videos I was not notified about! Hey, at least I have something to watch. I just got myself a Echo gas power. I'm pretty happy with it. Also, purchased a Homlite weed eater that I am VERY surprised with how well built it is.
I have no idea, I'm not a professional yard guy. I'd say most are still using gas since they've probably had their equipment for a while before battery technology really took off. Like me for instance, I've had my Stihl trimmer for over 25 years but I recently just purchased the Milwaukee battery trimmer because it's a better fit for me at the moment.
@@Bluelightbandit I think if you have an average yard and already have some milwaulkee batteries the value is there and the electric blowers are nice for the fact you slap a battery in and go. If i was to buy electric I personally would take a hard look at toro 60v flex force trimmer, blower combo. It's $200 with a battery and charger so that's hard to beat. I can't speak to how it would compare. I currently have all gas and it works so I can't justify buying electric right now.
That's why I went with Milwaukee, I literally just switched from Dewalt 18v tools and am invested now with Milwaukee. This definitely isn't for everyone. Thanks!
You realize that professionals would use gas just for the runtime as the go from yard to yard, right? But do you think you need to use everything the professionals use? If so, do you apply that to all areas of your life? I bet not.
I can definitely relate. I've given Milwaukee a couple of grand, Ruger a couple of grand and just spent a thousand bucks on my truck, all within just a few months time. I'm starting to run out of receipt hiding places for the boss-lady. It's gonna be a bad day if she finds the gun or gun accessories receipts lol. It might be the end of the Bandit 😳
The Milwaukee will definitely be more cost-effective and time saving in the beginning and in the long run. You'll probably pay a little more at the beginning for the Milwaukee if you get the bigger HO battery and rapid charger, but it won't take long to come out ahead. And the time you’ll save is huge! I've got a Stihl FS 80 that is about 24 years old that I swear by. I'm wanting to buy the Milwaukee trimmer for the same reasons that I bought this blower, it's just hard to justify it right now. I think I will keep the Stihl and just install a pole saw attachment on the end. The FS 80 has a straight shaft so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks PTP!
Yep! Like I mentioned in the video, I honestly can't think of a logical reason to buy any gas powered equipment now. Especially since I own stock in Milwaukee now lol.
Pretty nice Danno! I use a corded one to dry off my Harley after washing it. I may upgrade to the Milwaukee after this one dies (if it ever does). Those batteries are $$$. I wouldn't have guessed it would beat the Still. Good info bro.
POWER! POWER! POWER! MORE POWER!!!!!!!! Stihl makes a good product. light weight is always better. mine is a plug in. as long as i have a long power cord, and pay my electric bill lol. time is no limit lol. good video
My Stihl FS-80 weed eater is 24 years old and has had the hell worked out of it. When I first bought it, I used it on a farm to trim around 1,100 peach trees so its definitely proven itself. I'm a hardcore Sthil fan but times are changing and it's got lithium-ion written all over it lol.
Milwaukee blower is amazing. My boss has one and I'm gonna borrow to convince my dad how good it is, he's already got some 5.0 batteries laying around and I have a 12.0 that stays at the house but he should be fine to do the 1/3 acre yard with a 5.0. my boss uses his to dry off his st bernard after giving him a bath with the hose lol
*Exactly what I expected from a brand like Hitachi **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend I’ve only had it a few weeks now, but really happy with what it does. I assume it’s like anything, if you take care of it, it will last along time.*
I would take the stihl if I had to use one all day. I couldn't afford the Milwaulkee. Those batteries are really expensive. It was almost like you were scared to full throttle the stihl. With the milwaukee you'll easily be into for $400 by the time you buy the blower and a couple batteries. You buy a gallon of gas and bottle of oil your talking $5 and you could go hours on that. I've had a Stihl blower for 10 years and I have done zero maintenance except cleaning the spark arrestor and it still runs awesome.
It's not for everyone. Even though I've had great service out of my Sthil equipment, I'm tired of mixing fuel and letting the engine warm up before I can use it. Wasn't afraid of pulling full throttle. It was probably still getting warmed up whenever I started using it. I don't have a dog in the fight so I couldn't care less which one performed better. I still have both machines.
@@Bluelightbandit Since your video Milwaukee will run specials like if your buy a drill driver combo kit you get a free tool and this is one they offer. It would be awesome as a free tool ad on. A buddy got one this way and I tried it. It is a solid blower with decent power.
Thanks buddy! I'm definitely pleased with this. And as a bonus, my wife can use this one all by herself. I used to have to start the Stihl for her to use.
Ok 1st of all who wants to work more then 15 minutes 😃. You could dry paint with it maybe the wife's hair ! And what is the cost for a gas powered machine compared to battery powered. I assume gas powered more expensive to buy. One last thing there's a strange noise in your Audio. Thanks for making this video
Dry the wife's hair lol! I'll let you attempt that one bud. The description mentions the cost. The Milwaukee "may" be more expensive out the gate with batteries but it will make the difference up quick. Yes, that noise is driving me crazy. It has something to do with a new gimble I just got. I need to call tech support I guess but I've been busy PUTTING IN MY BINARY TRIGGER SYSTEM IN MY CHARGER!!!!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Did I tell ya that my trigger came in lol? So excited dude. Ratta tat tat pow pow!
I compared 2 blowers that I have, nothing more, nothing less. Both blowers have the original tip that came on them, I didn't switch anything for any reason. I'm glad you have both...buddy.
I have the exact same blowers and the stihl blows the Milwaukee out of the water and lasts longer but anyways thanks for correcting me. I use voice while typing and the auto correct typed your.... thanks for the grammer correction.
I can think of a reason to buy gas power it’s cheaper 12 amp Milwaukee battery $300 Milwaukee blower tool only $169 Charger Milwaukee $75 For 15 minutes of run time wow
Agreed. I'm having a hard time going to battery operated. 200 dollars plus is outrageous to pay for a battery. Most everyone that has the Milwaukee says get a 9 or 12 amp hour battery. The 6 amp hour ones right now are 200, imagine what 9 and 12 amp hour are.
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Almost 2 years later and this video is still relevant. I thought the cost of the Milwaukee was expensive but now I'm seeing the advantage. I don't have prior Milwaukee M18 products as I'm switching my entire platform from Dewalt. Thanks for doing this video. Very helpful!!!
Glad you found it helpful!
I had to go cordless because my elderly parents are scared of dust/dirt so I needed something that was fast for commando style lawn care when they are away, saw the milwaukee on sale at the time for 160 with a 5ah battery, and was pleasantly surprised at how powerful it was for a cordless. Needless to say, I hid it from them for over 3 years, now that they found out about it, my dad loves it and my mom tolerates it. LOL.
I got one for my mother, she loves using it. Thanks for sharing!
It’s amazing how far some battery powered equipment has come
That's my thoughts. I've been using the same old battery tech for the past 24 years so I was literally floored with all the new technology and capabilities.
I ordered the Milwaukee because of the portability and because I hate small gas engines, they require too much maintenance. I already have many M18 tools. I'll be using the Milwaukee blower to keep my stone walls in my woods clean and to clean up the leaves around my firepit in the back woods. The tool is also great for drying off cars (no paint contact!) after washing and blowing out the garage. Definitely go with the 9 or 12 ah battery.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I definitely concur about the bigger batteries. I just bought the trimmer and pole saw attachment so the extra umph is needed lol. Thanks 👍
I appreciate this video. It really helped me decide which one I need to get. Im in the market for one literally right now. Home depot here i come! Thanks Bandit! Milwaukee owes this sale to you bud!
This comment makes it all worth while, thank you! 😊
I own both, hands down I’d take the stihl over the Milwaukee
I have the stihl but unfortunately my city wants to ban gas blowers so I may have to switch to the Milwaukee
@@albertpintor3522 What a load of shit lol I’d move out of whatever crap hole wants to ban it
FIVE videos I was not notified about!
Hey, at least I have something to watch.
I just got myself a Echo gas power. I'm pretty happy with it. Also, purchased a Homlite weed eater that I am VERY surprised with how well built it is.
I have NEVER heard anything bad about the Echo brand, congratulations!
It's all good man, it's just the RUclips gods messing around lol.
If the battery blowers are as good as you claim what are the professional yard guys using on the daily?
I have no idea, I'm not a professional yard guy. I'd say most are still using gas since they've probably had their equipment for a while before battery technology really took off. Like me for instance, I've had my Stihl trimmer for over 25 years but I recently just purchased the Milwaukee battery trimmer because it's a better fit for me at the moment.
@@Bluelightbandit I think if you have an average yard and already have some milwaulkee batteries the value is there and the electric blowers are nice for the fact you slap a battery in and go. If i was to buy electric I personally would take a hard look at toro 60v flex force trimmer, blower combo. It's $200 with a battery and charger so that's hard to beat. I can't speak to how it would compare. I currently have all gas and it works so I can't justify buying electric right now.
That's why I went with Milwaukee, I literally just switched from Dewalt 18v tools and am invested now with Milwaukee. This definitely isn't for everyone. Thanks!
You realize that professionals would use gas just for the runtime as the go from yard to yard, right? But do you think you need to use everything the professionals use? If so, do you apply that to all areas of your life? I bet not.
I have been wanting to trade in my corded blower for that Milwaukee. Between 3 Jeeps, guns and tools..... lol money is always a problem!
I can definitely relate. I've given Milwaukee a couple of grand, Ruger a couple of grand and just spent a thousand bucks on my truck, all within just a few months time. I'm starting to run out of receipt hiding places for the boss-lady. It's gonna be a bad day if she finds the gun or gun accessories receipts lol. It might be the end of the Bandit 😳
was contemplating......was always partial to electric....this just made my decision easier...thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Im Glad to see you let the Stihl warm up. I always warm up engines. Especially my Diesels.
Thanks Bandit. Take care Bro
There's a lot of people that don't do that. Small engine mechanics love those people.
Love my Stihl weed wacker...But in this case might go with the Old Milwaukee. Cheaper, I'm guessing, and a little less nosey! Great Review Bluelight!👍
The Milwaukee will definitely be more cost-effective and time saving in the beginning and in the long run. You'll probably pay a little more at the beginning for the Milwaukee if you get the bigger HO battery and rapid charger, but it won't take long to come out ahead. And the time you’ll save is huge!
I've got a Stihl FS 80 that is about 24 years old that I swear by. I'm wanting to buy the Milwaukee trimmer for the same reasons that I bought this blower, it's just hard to justify it right now. I think I will keep the Stihl and just install a pole saw attachment on the end. The FS 80 has a straight shaft so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks PTP!
I use the Milwaukee blower at work and it's really good
They're great tools for sure. Thanks!
Run time and power = gas powered blowers
Time wasted and money = battery power blowers
What I love about battery powered tools over gas,,,,,,, no warm up, no chokes, no maintenance... ok low..... but no engine to upkeep Milwaukee FTW
Yep! Like I mentioned in the video, I honestly can't think of a logical reason to buy any gas powered equipment now. Especially since I own stock in Milwaukee now lol.
Pretty nice Danno! I use a corded one to dry off my Harley after washing it. I may upgrade to the Milwaukee after this one dies (if it ever does). Those batteries are $$$. I wouldn't have guessed it would beat the Still. Good info bro.
The batteries are expensive but if you have other tools that they're compatible with, it's a win-win and definitely worth it. Thanks!
@@Bluelightbandit the differences is that gas blower will work just fine as in the video for the next 15 to 20 years.
@@Bluelightbandit you should have ran the stihl with round tube as it has more cfm but the milwaukee looks pretty good
POWER! POWER! POWER! MORE POWER!!!!!!!! Stihl makes a good product. light weight is always better. mine is a plug in. as long as i have a long power cord, and pay my electric bill lol. time is no limit lol. good video
My Stihl FS-80 weed eater is 24 years old and has had the hell worked out of it. When I first bought it, I used it on a farm to trim around 1,100 peach trees so its definitely proven itself. I'm a hardcore Sthil fan but times are changing and it's got lithium-ion written all over it lol.
Milwaukee blower is amazing. My boss has one and I'm gonna borrow to convince my dad how good it is, he's already got some 5.0 batteries laying around and I have a 12.0 that stays at the house but he should be fine to do the 1/3 acre yard with a 5.0. my boss uses his to dry off his st bernard after giving him a bath with the hose lol
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*Exactly what I expected from a brand like Hitachi **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend I’ve only had it a few weeks now, but really happy with what it does. I assume it’s like anything, if you take care of it, it will last along time.*
I would take the stihl if I had to use one all day. I couldn't afford the Milwaulkee. Those batteries are really expensive. It was almost like you were scared to full throttle the stihl. With the milwaukee you'll easily be into for $400 by the time you buy the blower and a couple batteries. You buy a gallon of gas and bottle of oil your talking $5 and you could go hours on that. I've had a Stihl blower for 10 years and I have done zero maintenance except cleaning the spark arrestor and it still runs awesome.
It's not for everyone. Even though I've had great service out of my Sthil equipment, I'm tired of mixing fuel and letting the engine warm up before I can use it.
Wasn't afraid of pulling full throttle. It was probably still getting warmed up whenever I started using it. I don't have a dog in the fight so I couldn't care less which one performed better. I still have both machines.
Oh and BTW, ethanol free 93 octane is $5 a gallon where I live. Food for thought.
Then there's the mixing oil also, so it's not cheap to run gas operated either.
@@Bluelightbandit Since your video Milwaukee will run specials like if your buy a drill driver combo kit you get a free tool and this is one they offer. It would be awesome as a free tool ad on. A buddy got one this way and I tried it. It is a solid blower with decent power.
I have the trimmer and really like it. It has more than enough power for what i need.
That's on my wish-list. Thanks for watching and commenting, sir.
That milwaukee blower ia an absolute beast!! I've been using a corded one for years, looks like it's time to upgrade. Good review Bandit👍
Thanks buddy! I'm definitely pleased with this. And as a bonus, my wife can use this one all by herself. I used to have to start the Stihl for her to use.
people are switching to electric becaue they dont have to worry about the bullcrap of bad gas and dirty carbs
True!
The stihl electric blower would out perform the petrol one also
Good comparison sir! You're right, I was surprised with the outcome.
Thank ya, sir!
Sounds like youve got an RF interference problem. That or my kids are playing with the dog whistle again.
Yeah, I got a problem apparently.
I had to shut the sound off. That noise made me howl lol
Lol 😞 sorry
Ok 1st of all who wants to work more then 15 minutes 😃. You could dry paint with it maybe the wife's hair ! And what is the cost for a gas powered machine compared to battery powered. I assume gas powered more expensive to buy. One last thing there's a strange noise in your Audio. Thanks for making this video
Dry the wife's hair lol! I'll let you attempt that one bud.
The description mentions the cost. The Milwaukee "may" be more expensive out the gate with batteries but it will make the difference up quick.
Yes, that noise is driving me crazy. It has something to do with a new gimble I just got. I need to call tech support I guess but I've been busy PUTTING IN MY BINARY TRIGGER SYSTEM IN MY CHARGER!!!!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Did I tell ya that my trigger came in lol? So excited dude. Ratta tat tat pow pow!
RF interference?
@@Bluelightbandit yup seen the vid it is awesome lil gun
@@goldbearbunny4787 I was just a lil excited lol.
@@cjlife8538 It's got something to do with that new gimble I bought.
sorry buddy not comparable...your restricting CFM on the stihl with that tapered down tip while the milwaukee is open....FYI I have both aswell.
I compared 2 blowers that I have, nothing more, nothing less. Both blowers have the original tip that came on them, I didn't switch anything for any reason.
I'm glad you have both...buddy.
*you're
I have the exact same blowers and the stihl blows the Milwaukee out of the water and lasts longer but anyways thanks for correcting me. I use voice while typing and the auto correct typed your.... thanks for the grammer correction.
I can think of a reason to buy gas power it’s cheaper
12 amp Milwaukee battery $300
Milwaukee blower tool only $169
Charger Milwaukee $75
For 15 minutes of run time wow
Its why I still love my bg55 but if dallas bans gas blowers than I will have to use my corded toro super blower vac or get battery powered
Agreed. I'm having a hard time going to battery operated. 200 dollars plus is outrageous to pay for a battery. Most everyone that has the Milwaukee says get a 9 or 12 amp hour battery. The 6 amp hour ones right now are 200, imagine what 9 and 12 amp hour are.
Haha gas wins all the time !!!!!
Battery dies no more work until charged,
Gas runs out fill it and back to work....
Put extra battery in and voila, work again!
@@Bluelightbandit extra cost and low run times