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Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570

The Ryobi backpack blower has a commercial-grade 25.4cc engine with Zip Start Plus™ advanced starting system. Pistol-grip variable speed throttle for one-handed operation. Comfortable, lightweight backpack support. This backpack blower is factory reconditioned to perform like new. NorthernTool.com offers reconditioned tools and equipment that are equal to the standards and quality of new products, yet give you the same features at considerable savings. This model blower is warranted for 1 year parts and labor; Service Protection Plan available. Blower Type: Backpack, Cylinder Displacement (cc): 25.4, Air Velocity (MPH): 180, Air Volume (CFM): 375
Average Customer Rating:
4.11 out of 5
4.1
 out of 
5
25 of 27(93%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Great Blower Ryobi Backpack Blower Model# ZR08570,
January 15, 2008
By homec
from Seattle, WA
"I bought this blower for a Christmas gift for family member, and was amazed at the great performance and how well built it was. I have other Ryobi products and this is on the higher end of their product line. It will blow wet leaves and is easy to start. You can't beat this price, you would pay twice as much or more same power and quality. I buy a lot of reconditioned products on the higher end, and I think this is one of the better buys I have found."
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Review 2 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
leaf blower,
November 2, 2009
By Colorado123
from Colorado
"This is my first backpac blower and I really like it. It does seems to have a little less power than the electric one I used to have, but not having to move the cord around makes up for it.
After looking at many different model I choose this one it seems like a good value and other people like it. The backpac fits great and can be adjusted well. I really like the control botton for blowing it gives you a nice control.
One thing negativ the way it comes packed , everything trown in a box I guess because it is recondition item.
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Review 3 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ryobi Backpack blower,
October 19, 2009
By tunes
from Georgetown,California
"I recently bought this unit after my old blower gave up the ghost after 20 years. I use this blower mostly in the fall/winter months after large storms and normal leaf fall on my two acres in the Sierra mountains.
The blower is holding up well and easy starting and light. I go through a tank a gas each use but cover alot of ground /roof/and roadway.
"
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Review 4 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
ryobi back pack blower,
October 19, 2009
By dageezers
from bracey,va.
"purchased the reconditioned one. it was a good buy for the money. it is very powerful and does the job. it is a bit bulky and takes awhile to adjust to but once you get used to it ,it works well."
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Review 5 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Nice little leaf blower,
July 20, 2009
By Nealsdad
from Dracut, MA
"PROs: I've owned this leaf blower for two seasons and have used it several times. It has more than enough power for normal household landscaping chores. I've found that it will even peel up wet leaves with no problem. It's not too heavy - my wife uses it with no problem, and it starts right up every time.
My unit was factory reconditioned, and did not come with the shoulder harness. I called Ryobi and they sent one over quickly with no questions asked - great customer service.
CONs: The fit and finish is a bit cheap (plastic seams don't line up, etc), and the shoulder harness does not positively lock in place, which can sometimes make strapping it on over a thick jacket troublesome.
Bottom line: Great leaf blower for the price, especially compared to home improvement stores. You will not be disappointed."
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Review 6 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
BAckpack Blower,
July 20, 2009
By Allan47
from South Carolina
"Runs great but plastic elbow needed to be replaced in about 6 months. Not sure how easy it will be to get parts."
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Review 7 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
get even,
July 13, 2009
By turtle94
from s miami fl
"my neighbor blows his leaves on my property every week it was time to get even and it realy worked he stoped when he found all his and my trash up on his front door."
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Review 8 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ryobi Backpack Blower,
March 16, 2009
By BobbyGtheblower
from Galloway, NJ
"I've used blowers before, but always had issues with them staying running in idle mode and this one stays running when I have to put it down for a minute to do something else. It doesn't die. If I do need to turn it off and it hasn't fully cooled, it starts with one pull, yes only one pull and that's amazing.
I recomend this blower to anyone that wants hastle free work.
"
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Review 9 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ryobi backpack blower,
February 12, 2009
By calboneone
from Clayton, North Carolina
"I read quite a few reviews on this item where the user was having problems with keeping the blower wand together. I read where screws were used and duct tape was used. What I found was that if the wand was put together correctly in the first place, there wasn't an issue with it. Mine has been used now eight times and I've run 13 tanks of gas through it and I have yet to have any problem with the wand falling apart.
It does require paying attention to how it connects and making sure that it snap locks, but if it does, it stays together and runs fine.
Super purchase for the money, and does a fine job with all types of leaves and pine straw.
"
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Review 10 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
ryobi backpack,
November 18, 2008
By z71jonathan
from Greenville, SC
"This is a good machine for the price. The exhaust needs a slight modification to increase the power."
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Review 11 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Nice Blower!,
November 17, 2008
By hfowler
from Southern Illinois
"This Ryobi backpack unit is smooth, easy to start, and dependable. It does a nice job blowing debris away. A definitely nice product."
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Review 12 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Backpack Blower,
August 16, 2008
By NorthernRedneck
from North West New Jersey
"This is my first Backpack Blower. Other than a bad fuel cap, (It was quickly replaced by the company), it performs well. It is perfect for the Homeowner."
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ryobi backpack blower,
August 11, 2008
By hayruner
from Louisville KY
"Blower is very light weight and good value for the money. It is a little short in overall wind power when using for heavy jobs. More then adequate for most household projects. The flexable discharge hose is frustrating as it does not have a well designed fastening system and tends to come apart when using and or getting the pack situated on your back. A spot of glue did the trick to keep it together. Starts very easly and runs well."
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Review 14 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
back pack blower,
April 22, 2008
By KED1
from Chesapeake Beach, Md
"I bought one of these last year because I have a large yard, and dragging around an extention cord for an hour was no fun. The ZRO8570 worked as promised. Easy to put on ,light, powerfull, a little loud, but I was used to a Toro electric. Over all I would say the Ryobi cut more than a half hour off my clean up time ."
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Review 15 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Value,
April 15, 2008
By mrgray
from Fuquay-Varina, NC
"Overall, I found this blower to be a good value for a gasoline-powered backpack style blower. It was clear that my unit was reconditioned from some of the scuffs/marks on the unit, but that was purely aesthetic and not unexpected. The main problem with this blower is the way the tubes connect together...the plastic is too flexy and they don't really lock well. This can be corrected with duct tape, but it looks a little bit rigged up.
It does start easily, blows well, and I haven't noticed it being too hot.
"
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Review 16 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ryobi blower,
January 17, 2008
By BenC
from Long Island, NY
"I have used this product for about a year and a half. I recently bought another one for my son. It is easy to use,lightweight and reliable. The price is very good. The fact that it is refurbished tells me that it has been thoroughly checked and less expensive than a new one. I have never owned another backpack blower to compare it to. It is powerfull enough for normal yardwork."
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Review 17 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Does the job,
January 15, 2008
By Reno202
from Atlanta, Ga
"The blower arrived a little dirtier than I thought it should but it is a refurbished model and the price was right. The shoulder straps and waist belt were not attached and no assembly instructions were included but after some deductive reasoning I was able to get it together rather easily. The cable straps that came with it were dry rotted and were worthless but I just used my own to secure the throttle cable. The hose sections don't really lock in very well and are prone to come apart if not secured with something like duct tape. The blower is light weight, comfortable, and does a fine job for a 25cc engine. I use it twice a week and it always starts right up and hasn't given me any trouble yet. The price was right and the product works thats all I ask for."
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Review 18 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
RYOBI BACKPACK BLOWER,
January 14, 2008
By unpleased
from ARKANSAS
"WE USE THIS IN THE CHICKEN HOUSES TO BLOW OFF THE TOP OF THE BROOD STOVES. IT WORKS REALLY GOOD. THE ONLY THING IS THE PIPE KEEPS COMING APART WHILE YOUR USING IT AND ITS HARD TO PUT BACK TOGETHER WITHOUT TAKING THE BLOWER OFF YOUR BACK FIRST."
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Review 19 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ryobi Backpack Blower,
January 14, 2008
By Briar
from Rochester, NY
"I was pleased it arrived on time all directions were in the box. The simple assembly took 10 minutes. It started on the third pull and I worrked for two hours with no problems. I used it again two days latter for the same amount of time with no problems."
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Review 20 for Ryobi Reconditioned Backpack Blower — 25.4cc, Model# ZR08570, , Model# ZR08570
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
excellent,
October 31, 2007
By dj999
from oklahoma
"works great, fast shipping"
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