Original price was: £669.00.£549.00Current price is: £549.00. inc. VAT
The STIHL BR 430 is a professional-grade petrol backpack blower designed for clearing large areas of leaves, clippings, and debris. It combines immense power with user comfort features for all-day use.
The STIHL BR 430 delivers the dependable power that professionals need to complete the toughest clearance jobs efficiently. With a high-performance engine and thoughtful ergonomic design, this backpack blower is engineered for demanding, prolonged use on large properties. It’s the ideal choice for landscape gardeners, contractors, and municipal workers tasked with clearing leaves, hedge clippings, and general debris.
At its core is STIHL’s proven 2-MIX engine, providing excellent power while reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. A large fuel tank extends running times, minimising interruptions for refuelling. Comfort is paramount for all-day operation, and the BR 430 excels with its supportive harness featuring extra-wide shoulder straps and generous back padding, distributing the machine’s weight evenly to reduce physical strain.
Every element of the BR 430 is designed to make work easier and more productive. The simplified, single-handed multi-function handle places all engine controls within easy reach for both left and right-handed users, ensuring reliable and intuitive operation. This focus on ergonomics is further enhanced by STIHL’s highly effective anti-vibration system, which dampens engine oscillations to protect the user’s muscles and joints from fatigue.
Starting the machine is made smoother and less strenuous thanks to the STIHL ElastoStart system, an integrated damping element in the starter handle that absorbs the sharp force peaks of engine compression. Furthermore, the long-life air filter system with a pleated paper filter ensures the engine is well-protected from dust and debris, extending service intervals and enhancing overall durability. For professional users seeking a reliable and powerful backpack leaf blower, the STIHL BR 430 available from Sims Garden Machinery represents a superb investment in productivity and comfort.
As an authorised UK STIHL dealer with over 100 years of history, Sims Garden Machinery provides more than just a box. For local customers, this machine comes with our free PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection), ensuring it is fully assembled, tested, and ready to use. Our trained sales staff are available at our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom to offer expert advice, while our workshop is staffed by trained mechanics ready to provide aftersales support and servicing. We also offer a personal handover to demonstrate the machine’s correct and safe operation.
| Displacement | 63.3 cm³ |
| CO2 | 874 g/kWh |
| Blowing force | 26 N |
| Weight (without fuel) | 10.3 kg |
| Max. air velocity | 98 m/s |
| Air throughput (with round/flat nozzle) | 850 m³/h |
| Sound pressure level | 101 dB(A) |
| Sound power level | 108 dB(A) |
| Vibration level, right | 2.5 m/s² |
1) Force in Newtons (N) to compare the performance of blowers.
2) K-value according to Directive 2006/42/EC = 2.0 dB(A).
3) K-value according to RL 2006/42/EG = 2 m/s².
We are authorised dealers for leading brands, meaning genuine parts, manufacturer-approved training, and warranty support you can rely on.
No call centres. No ticket systems. Just a knowledgeable local team you can speak to when you need help.
Our team are trained mechanics and product specialists, so you get honest, practical advice based on how you’ll actually use the machine.
We’re a long-standing independent dealer with deep roots in the local area — built on reputation, repeat customers, and word of mouth.
The STIHL BR 430 is specifically designed for professional users such as landscape gardeners, grounds maintenance contractors, and municipal workers who need to clear large areas of leaves, grass clippings, or debris efficiently.
The BR 430 uses a STIHL 2-MIX engine, which requires a mixture of high-quality unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil at a ratio of 50:1. For optimal performance and engine longevity, it is recommended to use STIHL’s own HP Ultra 2-stroke oil.
The STIHL anti-vibration system uses buffer and spring elements to significantly reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle and the user’s back. This makes the machine more comfortable to hold and operate for extended periods, reducing operator fatigue and strain on muscles and joints.
STIHL ElastoStart is a special starter handle with an integrated damping element. It absorbs the jerky forces that occur during engine compression when pulling the starter cord, resulting in a much smoother and less strenuous starting process for the operator.
| Weight | 12.412 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50.5 × 38.8 × 54 cm |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Engine SizeThe displacement of the engine in cubic centimetres (cc). | 63.3 |
| Air SpeedThe velocity of the air stream produced. | 98 m/s |
| Air VolumeThe volume of air moved per hour. | 850 |
| FunctionThe capabilities of the machine (Blower only, Vacuum, or Both). | Blower Only |
| StyleThe carrying style (Handheld, Backpack, or Wheeled). | Backpack |
| Power SourceThe primary energy source (e.g., Petrol 4-stroke, Battery, Electric). | Petrol (2-Stroke) |
| UNIVERSAL-Features | Cruise Control, Easy Starting |
As a brand, STIHL's international reputation goes before it and the name is well known and respected by homeowners and gardening professionals alike.
STIHL has created and honed a number of innovations, particularly in the development of its chainsaws, one of its flagship products. STIHL chainsaws are well known and sought after for their power, sturdy construction, durability and user-friendly features!
We offer a free delivery service for all machines within a 30 mile radius. Not only that; we build, inspect and run up every machine prior to delivery. Making sure you get a fully functional machine that is set-up and ready for use. On delivery we will run through with you any instructions & maintenance advice so you are comfortable with your new machine.
This is a fantastic leaf blower for both commercial and domestic use. The petrol engine reduces fuel consumption over mixed oil-and-fuel models, making leaf blowing tasks cheaper and more eco-friendly than ever. The handheld, lightweight design reduces the strain of leaf blowing tasks and the handle throttle means you can increase or decrease the power as needed.
| Engine | Honda GX25T |
|
Max Air Speed |
70 m/sec |
| Nominal Air Flow | 600 m/sec |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
Free local delivery and handover
Industry trained sales team
In-house machinery repairs
Family run since 1908
No account yet?
Create an Account
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.