I don't know what one of my neighbors has, but at 100', it's as loud as
standing right next to a table saw.

"m Ransley" wrote in message
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Most are too noisy, my Echo is too noisy. Consumer Reports may rate
them.

John Deere make a nice unit, fairly quiet, light, and well balanced.
The exaust is shot out the blower tube so it is low to the ground and
doesnt get into your lungs.