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| About - Troy-Bilt TB4BP |
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The Troy-Bilt TB4BP is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the TB4BP are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - Troy-Bilt TB4BP | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
17.4 |
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cc/amp |
32-cc |
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Multiple speeds |
Yes |
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Vacuum capability |
NA |
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Translucent fuel tank |
Yes |
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Spring assisted starting |
No |
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Four-cycle engine |
Yes |
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pull cord broke after <10 starts
3/2/2013
Pros
Cons
Breaks Down
Best Uses
Comment:
The pull cord broke after no more than 10 starts. I took it apart to replace and it found that it was a thin piece of cord that was frayed in several different places. If it hadn't broken where it did, it would have broken somewhere else within a few more starts. Unfortunately, I don't use it that much so it was already out of warranty. I tried replacing it with a thicker cord, but the pulley (or whatever it is called that it wraps around) is too small to work well with a thicker cord so it constantly gets stuck. I have had to take it apart and spend 30+ minutes fixing it on about every other start. Now, the cheap plastic pulley is cracking apart. For a few dollars more they could equipped it with a pull cord assembly that would last. Instead, they put in a piece of junk that could not possibly last for more than 20-30 starts.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Does what is says as long as it works
10/23/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Great As Long As It Works
Powerful
Quiet
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Breaks Down
Poor Support
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Comment:
Would not start when I tried to use it the 6th time. Still under warranty. I called Troy and they gave me a local place to take it to for repair. The repairman said we don't work on those. A call back to Troy wanted me to take it to another repair facility 30 miles away. A conversation with Troy said yes they expect me to drive 120 miles (two round trips) to get it repaired if that is what it takes I went back to Lowe's where I purchased it and they offered to get an estimate to repair. Do not buy unless you can afford $40+ per use and then throw away. Very poor after the sale support!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Good for first time buyers
10/23/2011
Pros
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Mulching Leaves
Comment:
Needs a wider nozzle for greater coverage. Very light and easy to maneuver. Too many steps to start up.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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