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| About - Troy-Bilt TB4BP |
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Sweeping: Indicates the speed of moving a pile of leaves. Loosening: Indicates the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from the lawn. Vacuuming: Reflects how quickly and effectively models with vacuum capability pick up leaves and how finely they are mulched. Handling and ease of use: Includes ease of maneuvering, using controls, and changing modes. Noise at ear: Blower-mode noise is based on our measurements at the operator's ear level. Models rated Fair or Poor at ear level emitted at least 85 dBA, loud enough to warrant hearing protection. Noise at 50 feet: Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 decibels (dBA). |
| Features & Specs - Troy-Bilt TB4BP | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
17 |
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cc/amp |
32cc |
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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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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.
By from
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.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Easy, lightweight but tepid performance
9/3/2010
Pros
Easy to Use
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Clearing Sawdust
Comment:
[...].Out of the box and assembled within 15 minutes per good instructions.Oiled and gassed.Fired on the first try - following the directions handily located on the engine cowl.Comfortable mesh back-pack with padded straps.BUT...pretty tepid performance. Read the Consumer Reports article and chose this as best combination of performance and price - decent value. Replacing a Green Machine from 1983 - which NEVER required servicing and finally just quit (Jeez - 27 years of service and the darn thing gives out - can't anybody build anything anymore?).The Green Machine would blow shingles off your roof. The Troy-Bilt produces a zephyr by comparison - kind of like a hair dryer on high. But for non-commercial, residential use, it's OK.According to the specs, this one produces up to 150 mph. Sorry, that just ain't true. Again, it's OK.Also, it's 4-cycle and fear that the convenience of not mixing the oil and gas is outweighed by having to check the oil level all the time - at least until I get a sense of how long a full oil tank lasts. Overall, it's OK.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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