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Wi

I've been told by a Stihl dealer these are discontinued. The bigger 450 just doesn't seem like a great option for a guy with 5000 sqft. Anyone know of a dealer with a 420 in stock?

3/29/2011 5:02:04 PM

Indiana

I'd suggest a used one on ebay. I have beat the living crap out of mine (purchased in 2002), and it still starts on the first or second pull. As little as you use it, a good used one should last for a long long time. If I was buying one now, I would go to a stihl dealer and see if they can still order the sprayer attachment for a BR 420 to convert it to an SR 420. If you can get that, you can pick up a used one on ebay for something around 300 bucks.

Tom

this link may be old, but worth giving them a call.

http://www.chainsawsforsalenh.com/Backpack-Blowers/SR-420-Backpack-Blower/Sprayer/flypage.tpl.html

3/29/2011 7:01:08 PM

Ham Lake, Minnesota

Chris buy a plane and then we can crop dust your patch while in the passenger seat I will control the banner behind us that says "Here we go again!"

3/30/2011 12:38:24 PM

[email protected]

Found this online today.
http://www.amazon.com/Hudson-18539-Powered-Professional-Bak-Pak/dp/B00116SH70/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301506332&sr=8-3

3/30/2011 1:32:58 PM

Buffalo, New York

I bought a Hudson last season....I feel its made kind of cheap, but sprays further then i'll ever need. If I could go back a year, I would have spent another $150 and got the Stihl.

3/30/2011 6:50:06 PM

South Hero, VT

Chris, here's a link to Stihl's USA dealer locater: http://stihldealer.net/locator/

I had to search around quite a bit to find a 420 here in Vermont/New York, but I did.

Also, try rental places. They sometimes have brand-new 420's in stock.

3/30/2011 6:51:52 PM

[email protected]

Making your own is really easy and can be done for around $100-150 in less than an hour. Clearly it isn't as professional looking as a Stihl, but it works very well. The mist comes out very fine and can be blown a long distance if you want. With the valve wide open I can dump a gallon of product in under a minute.

3/30/2011 10:15:47 PM

Rudolph

If you have a air compressor you can make one for about 20 bucks,,, I have my home made one and it works great! just as good 'if not better" then the ones you would buy online, the only down side is you have an air hose and water hose that you'll have to pull around with you, but for me that's no big deal,

3/30/2011 11:19:40 PM

Deer Park WA

Josiah, B can you fill me in on how to build one Josiah? Sounds just like what I looking for with our new reduced size 1 acre garden!

Gerry

3/31/2011 1:23:22 AM

Rudolph

Hey Gerry if I can get your e-mail,
I'll send you a video later today of it in action,,,
also how to make it,,,,

3/31/2011 10:28:39 AM

Mass

i cant wait to try my new 450. Seems like it should be a whole lot better than the older one based on specs.

4/1/2011 8:20:00 AM