Summary:
OUTSTANDING BUY FOR YOUR BUSINESS, OVER KILL FOR THE HOMEOWNER. A 265 WOULD DO IT FOR THE HOMEOWNER

Strengths:
POWERFUL, WELL BUILT, IT'S EN ECHO, LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, GOOD VENTILATION, ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS, COMFORTABLE.

Weaknesses:
NOISY

Summary:
Great power tool for the professional and is a dependable machine.

Strengths:
Very powerful blower, professional grade strength and great for homeowner who lives in heavy wooded area with lots of heavy leaves and sticks in the fall. Nice padded shoulder straps and balanced when adjusted properly.

Weaknesses:
When new, unit was difficult to start. I often had to use the "flooded starting" method. Once started, it ran flawlessly. May be a bit heavy for some users especially with a full tank of gas.