STIHL BR 600 Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower

STIHL BR 600 professional petrol backpack leaf blower

The STIHL BR 600 is a powerful professional petrol backpack leaf blower designed for clearing large areas of leaves, hedge clippings, grass cuttings and other loose outdoor debris.

Its 64.8cm³ STIHL 4-MIX engine produces 32N of blowing force and a maximum air velocity of 106m/s with the standard round nozzle. This gives the BR 600 the output needed to move substantial quantities of dry material as well as heavier, damp or partly compacted leaves.

The engine and fan unit are carried on the operator’s back using a padded harness, backrest and hip belt. This distributes the machine’s weight more effectively than a high-output handheld blower and makes the BR 600 suitable for longer professional clearing sessions.

Browse the complete STIHL leaf-blower range at Masseys or compare petrol, cordless and handheld options in our wider leaf-blower collection.

STIHL BR 600 at a glance

• Professional petrol backpack leaf blower
• 64.8cm³ STIHL 4-MIX engine
• 32N blowing force with the standard round nozzle
• 106m/s maximum air velocity with the round nozzle
• Approximately 1,150m³/h air throughput with the standard round nozzle
• Approximately 10.3kg without fuel
• STIHL anti-vibration system
• Comfortable backpack carrying system
• Padded backrest and hip belt
• Single-handed multi-function control handle
• Suitable for left-handed and right-handed operation
• Long-life pleated-paper air-filter system
• Integrated carrying handle
• Professional performance for extensive clearing work
• Uses a 50:1 petrol and two-stroke oil fuel mixture
• STIHL part number 42820111629

Who is the STIHL BR 600 best suited to?

The BR 600 is intended for users who need significantly more clearing output and carrying comfort than a conventional handheld petrol blower can provide.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Professional landscape contractors
• Grounds-maintenance teams
• Local authorities and facilities departments
• Schools, colleges and business parks
• Sports grounds and leisure facilities
• Hotels, estates and large private properties
• Clearing substantial areas of fallen leaves
• Moving wet or partly compacted leaves
• Clearing grass and hedge cuttings after maintenance work
• Users who need petrol runtime without battery changes

Consider another model when:

• You only need a blower for occasional light domestic use
• Lower operating noise is a primary requirement
• You require more than 32N of blowing force
• You want to collect and shred leaves rather than only move them
• You prefer cordless operation without fuel mixing or exhaust emissions at the machine
• The machine must be restarted frequently while remaining on the operator’s back

Why Masseys recommends the STIHL BR 600

At Masseys, we recommend the BR 600 for professional and demanding users who want strong backpack-blower performance without moving to the additional weight and cost of STIHL’s largest petrol model.

The BR 600’s main strength is its balance of output and weight. Its 32N blowing force is sufficient for substantial leaf clearance, grass cuttings and heavier loose debris, while the 10.3kg dry weight remains lower than the larger BR 800 C-E.

The backpack carrying system is also an important advantage over a high-output handheld blower. The padded shoulder straps, backrest and hip belt distribute the machine’s weight across the operator’s upper body rather than leaving the arm and wrist to support the complete machine.

We would choose the BR 600 over the BR 500 when output is more important than noise reduction. We would move to the STIHL BR 700 where its 35N output and tool-free adjustment justify the extra cost, or the STIHL BR 800 C-E for the most demanding work and maximum 41N performance.

Where lower noise, push-button starting and zero exhaust emissions at the machine are more important than petrol refuelling, compare the STIHL BRA 600 cordless backpack blower.

Masseys product assessment: prepared by the Masseys garden machinery team in Woodville, Swadlincote. Product information checked July 2026.

32N professional blowing performance

The BR 600 produces a maximum blowing force of 32 Newtons with its standard round nozzle.

Blowing force is a useful overall performance measurement because it reflects the combined effect of air velocity and air volume. A larger air-speed figure alone does not necessarily mean a machine will move more material.

The BR 600’s current operating figures include:

• Blowing force: 32N
• Maximum air velocity: 106m/s with the round nozzle
• Air throughput: approximately 1,150m³/h with the standard round nozzle

This output makes the machine suitable for clearing broad paved areas, lawns, car parks and grounds where leaves or cuttings need to be moved efficiently into rows or collection points.

STIHL 4-MIX engine

The BR 600 is powered by a 64.8cm³ STIHL 4-MIX engine.

The 4-MIX design combines aspects of four-stroke operation with the simpler fuel system associated with a two-stroke machine. It uses a petrol and two-stroke oil mixture rather than a separate engine-oil sump.

This allows the engine to provide strong torque and a distinctive, comparatively smooth operating sound while avoiding the separate oil circuit required by a conventional four-stroke engine.

Important: the BR 600 must not be filled with ordinary unmixed petrol. Use the fuel and oil ratio specified by STIHL, normally 50:1 with suitable STIHL two-stroke oil, or a compatible ready-mixed fuel.

Explore suitable products in the Masseys oil and fuel range. Customers wanting a stable ready-mixed alkylate fuel can also read about Aspen fuel at Masseys.

STIHL anti-vibration system

The engine and fan assembly naturally generate vibration during use. STIHL’s anti-vibration system uses buffer and spring elements to reduce the amount of vibration transferred from the machine to the handle and the operator.

This does not eliminate vibration completely, but it supports more comfortable operation during longer clearing sessions. Employers and professional users should still manage daily vibration exposure in accordance with their workplace assessment and current regulations.

Comfortable backpack carrying system

The BR 600 is carried using a padded backpack harness rather than being supported entirely by the operator’s hand and arm.

The carrying system includes:

• Padded shoulder straps
• Backrest padding
• Adjustable straps
• Hip belt
• Integrated carrying handle

Correct adjustment is important. The machine should sit securely against the operator’s back, with the shoulder straps and hip belt adjusted to share the load and keep the blower stable.

Single-handed multi-function control handle

The principal operating controls are integrated into the handle, allowing the blower to be controlled with one hand.

This arrangement lets the operator manage engine speed and stopping controls without repeatedly removing a hand from the handle. The handle layout can be used by both right-handed and left-handed operators.

Long-life air-filter system

The BR 600 uses a pleated-paper air-filter system designed to protect the engine from dust and airborne contaminants.

A clean filter helps the engine maintain reliable performance, appropriate fuel consumption and easier starting. The filter should be inspected and serviced at the intervals set out in the instruction manual, with more frequent attention where the machine is used in dusty conditions.

Round and flat nozzle options

The standard round nozzle provides concentrated airflow and is suitable for general professional clearing work.

A compatible curved flat nozzle is available separately for the BR 600. A flat nozzle spreads the air stream closer and more parallel to the ground, which can help lift wet leaves or other material that has adhered to hard surfaces.

Check that any nozzle or accessory is specifically listed as compatible with the BR 600 before purchase.

Fuel requirements

The STIHL BR 600 4-MIX engine uses a correctly prepared mixture of petrol and suitable two-stroke engine oil.

• Use the fuel ratio specified in the current STIHL instruction manual.
• Use fresh petrol of the required grade.
• Use two-stroke oil approved for air-cooled engines.
• Do not use straight petrol.
• Do not add separate four-stroke sump oil.
• Shake mixed-fuel containers before refuelling.
• Refuel only after stopping and allowing the engine to cool.

Ready-mixed STIHL MotoMix or another compatible alkylate fuel can reduce the risk of incorrect mixing and deterioration during storage.

What is included?

• STIHL BR 600 petrol backpack blower
• Backpack harness and carrying system
• Blower hose and tube components
• Standard round nozzle
• Combination tool, where supplied by STIHL
• Product documentation and instruction manual

Fuel, oil, personal protective equipment, alternative nozzles and service parts are not included unless expressly stated in the product offer.

STIHL BR 600 technical specifications

Manufacturer	STIHL
Model	BR 600
Product type	Professional petrol backpack leaf blower
Engine type	STIHL 4-MIX petrol engine
Engine displacement	64.8cm³
Power output	Approximately 2.8kW
Blowing force	32N with the round nozzle
Maximum air velocity	106m/s with the round nozzle
Air throughput	Approximately 1,150m³/h with the standard round nozzle
Weight without fuel	Approximately 10.3kg
CO₂	800g/kWh
Vibration level	Approximately 1.8m/s² at the handle
Sound pressure level	Approximately 100dB(A)
Fuel	Petrol and two-stroke oil mixture as specified by STIHL
Anti-vibration system	Yes
Carrying system	Backpack harness with padded backrest and hip belt
Air-filter system	Long-life pleated-paper filter
STIHL part number / MPN	42820111629

STIHL BR 600 versus BR 700 and BR 800

Feature	BR 600	BR 700	BR 800 C-E
Blowing force	32N	35N	41N
Engine platform	STIHL 4-MIX	STIHL 4-MIX	STIHL 4-MIX
Tube and handle adjustment	Standard adjustment	Tool-free adjustment	Tool-free adjustment
Starting while worn	No	No	Yes, using the side-start system
Best suited to	Strong professional output with a good power-to-weight balance	Higher-output work with faster operator adjustment	The most demanding professional clearing and wet debris

Choose the BR 600 when you need strong professional performance and want to control weight and cost.

Choose the STIHL BR 700 when the additional 35N output and tool-free tube and handle adjustment will improve productivity.

Choose the STIHL BR 800 C-E for STIHL’s maximum petrol backpack-blower performance, 41N blowing force and the ability to restart the engine without first removing the machine from your back.

Petrol BR 600 versus cordless BRA 600

Feature	STIHL BR 600	STIHL BRA 600
Power source	64.8cm³ petrol 4-MIX engine	Two STIHL AP batteries
Maximum blowing force	32N	Up to 35N
Starting	Recoil starter	Electronic push-button operation
Refuelling or recharging	Can be refuelled quickly	Requires charged batteries
Exhaust emissions at the machine	Yes	No
Best suited to	Long petrol work cycles and rapid refuelling	Noise-sensitive sites and professional cordless fleets

Choose the BR 600 when petrol runtime, straightforward refuelling and a lower initial system cost are the priorities.

Choose the STIHL BRA 600 cordless backpack blower where lower operating noise, electronic starting and zero exhaust emissions at the machine justify investment in batteries and chargers.

Warranty information

STIHL warranty cover depends on whether the machine is purchased for private or professional use, the date of purchase and whether it is correctly registered.

Eligible private customers may qualify for a domestic warranty extension when purchasing the required quantity of qualifying ready-mixed STIHL fuel with the machine. Professional users may also have access to separate promotions on selected products.

Please ask Masseys to confirm the current warranty period and promotion eligibility at the point of purchase rather than relying on an older printed warranty statement.

Important operating guidance

• Read the complete STIHL instruction manual before first use.
• Use the correct petrol and two-stroke oil mixture.
• Wear suitable hearing and eye protection.
• Wear robust footwear and appropriate work clothing.
• Keep people, animals and vehicles away from the discharge area.
• Do not direct the air stream towards people or animals.
• Inspect the working area for stones and other hard objects.
• Stop the engine before maintenance, adjustment or clearing a blockage.
• Allow the engine to cool before refuelling.
• Carry out professional-use noise and vibration assessments where required.

Frequently asked questions

How powerful is the STIHL BR 600?

The current BR 600 produces 32N of blowing force and a maximum air velocity of 106m/s with the round nozzle.

How much does the BR 600 weigh?

STIHL lists the current machine at approximately 10.3kg without fuel.

Is the STIHL BR 600 a two-stroke or four-stroke blower?

It uses STIHL’s 4-MIX engine. This operates with four-stroke-style valve timing but uses a petrol and two-stroke oil mixture rather than a separate engine-oil sump.

Does the STIHL BR 600 need mixed fuel?

Yes. It must be operated with the petrol and two-stroke oil mixture specified by STIHL, normally 50:1 when using suitable STIHL oil. Do not use ordinary unmixed petrol.

Can the BR 600 vacuum leaves?

No. It is a dedicated blower and does not collect or shred leaves. A vacuum shredder is required when collection is needed.

Is the BR 600 suitable for professional use?

Yes. It is designed for professional and demanding large-area clearance work.

Can the BR 600 be used domestically?

Yes, but it is most appropriate for extensive grounds, substantial tree cover or owners regularly clearing large amounts of leaves. A smaller handheld blower may be more practical for an average domestic garden.

Does the BR 600 have an anti-vibration system?

Yes. Buffer and spring elements reduce the transmission of engine vibration to the handle and operator.

Can the BR 600 be started while it is on your back?

No. The standard BR 600 must normally be removed or safely positioned for starting. The BR 800 C-E has a side-start system specifically intended to allow restarting while the machine remains on the operator’s back.

What is the difference between the BR 600 and BR 700?

The BR 600 produces 32N of blowing force. The BR 700 increases output to 35N and adds tool-free tube and handle-position adjustment.

What is the difference between the BR 600 and BR 800?

The BR 800 C-E is STIHL’s higher-output petrol backpack blower, producing 41N compared with 32N from the BR 600. It also offers a side-start system.

Is the BR 600 sometimes called the BR 600 Magnum?

Yes. “Magnum” is used in some international markets and older retailer descriptions. STIHL’s current UK product name is BR 600 Petrol Backpack Blower.

What is included with the STIHL BR 600?

The standard package includes the backpack blower, carrying system, blower tube, standard round nozzle and product documentation. Fuel, PPE and alternative nozzles are normally purchased separately.

Why buy the STIHL BR 600 from Masseys?

Masseys is a STIHL dealer and garden machinery specialist based in Woodville, Swadlincote. Our team can help you compare STIHL backpack blowers, choose suitable fuel and understand the servicing requirements of a professional 4-MIX machine.

• Genuine STIHL machinery and accessories
• Advice from an established garden machinery retailer
• Help comparing the BR 500, BR 600, BR 700 and BR 800
• Fuel and two-stroke oil available
• Local delivery across much of Derbyshire and surrounding areas
• On-site garden machinery workshop and aftersales support

Our garden machinery servicing and repair workshop supports customers across Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and surrounding areas.

For advice about the BR 600, fuel requirements or alternative backpack blowers, please contact Masseys or visit our store at 129 Swadlincote Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8DA.