Storing your STIHL blowers, trimmers and chainsaws properly is essential to keep these powerful tools in top condition and save space in your garage or shed. Knowing how to hang STIHL blowers, trimmers and chainsaws for storage can extend its lifespan and ensure it’s ready for your next landscaping job. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best methods to hang your STIHL equipment, whether you’re using a specialized blower rack or a simple wall setup, while addressing common questions about storage.

Why Proper Storage Matters for Your STIHL Leaf Blowers, Trimmers, and Chainsaws

The STIHL blowers, trimmers and chainsaws are each powerful equipment designed for professional use, featuring robust blower frame and ergonomic designs. Storing these STIHL Tools correctly prevents damage to the engines, internal components, and straps, while keeping your workspace organized. Whether you’re storing it in a garage, a shed or on enclosed trailers for transport, hanging your STIHL equipment properly is a smart solution to maximize space and maintain its functionality.

How to Hang a STIHL Backpack Leaf Blower

Hanging a STIHL blower, trimmer or chainsaw starts with choosing the right setup. These STIHL products all have either a built-in hanging slot on the frame, or are shaped to make it easy to suspend. The first question to answer is: "Do I want to install a permanent fixture to hang my STIHL equipment or do I want a flexible solution that allows me to hang my STIHL equipment in various locations.?" If you want flexibility, we suggest you consider the Gator Magnetics System.

The Gator Magnetics System: A Game-Changing Way to Hang Your STIHL Leaf Blowers, Trimmers, or Chainsaws

If you've been wondering how to store your STIHL equipment without it taking up precious floor space, or risking damage from unstable hooks, or want the flexibility to hang on any steel surface, Gator Magnetics has the answer. Storing your equipment properly not only protects your investment but also keeps your garage, shed, or trailer organized and ready for action.

And now, thanks to Gator Magnetics’ revolutionary magnetic hook system, you can hang even heavy-duty STIHL equipment quickly, safely, and without drilling a single hole.

You can use a sturdy wall hook, a dedicated blower rack, or even a custom setup on enclosed trailers. Here’s a step-by-step approach:

Determine where you want to hang your STIHL blower, trimmer or chainsaw. If you want to have the most flexibility, you can choose to hang on existing thin steel you already have. For example, the photo below shows STIHL equipment all hanging on 28 Gauge pole barn steel.

If You Are In Need of Steel. Gator Magnetics offers an elegant Steel Wall Panel System that is made from 16-gauge galvanized steel and designed for easy 16 on center stud construction. This unique system provides the most flexible wall system for hanging heavy equipment available.

Locate a Hanging Slot: Use the handle slot or product strap to determine length of the Gator Hook you need.

Choose a Gator Magnetics Hook: Opt for either a Gator Magnetics MIDI Hook which holds up to 25 lbs. on thin steel surfaces. These come in open or closed hooks that are 2.5" or 4" hook length. Or choose a Gator Magnetics MEGA Hook which will hold an astounding 45 lbs. on thin steel. These come in open or closed hook configurations that are 3", 4.5" and 6" hook lengths.

Secure the Blower, Trimmer or Chainsaw: Simply lower the equipment onto the Gator Magnetics hook, ensuring the hook engages the hole securely.

Using a Blower Rack for the STIHL BR800

For the person that is good with a permanent location, a blower rack is an efficient way to store your STIHL BR800, especially if you’re a professional using enclosed trailers. The Trimmertrap ST-5 is the only single blower rack specifically designed for the STIHL BR800 series. Here’s how it works:

• Installation: Mount the blower rack to a wall or the interior of enclosed trailers.
• Positioning: Simply lower the blower so the bent pin on the rack slides into the slot on the blower frame, while simultaneously guiding the base plate to align with the hex couplers where the straps attach.
• Locking: Insert the lynch pin into the hole on the bent pin to secure the blower, and add a long shank padlock for extra safety.

This blower rack offers corrosion resistance and is ideal for pack blowers, ensuring your STIHL stays secure during storage or transit.

How to Hang STIHL BR800 Backpack Blower for Storage

Storing your STIHL BR800 backpack blower properly is essential to keep it in top condition and save space in your garage or shed. Knowing how to hang a STIHL BR800 backpack blower for storage can extend its lifespan and ensure it’s ready for your next landscaping job. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best methods to hang your backpack blower, whether you’re using a specialized blower rack or a simple wall setup, while addressing common questions about storage.

Why Proper Storage Matters for Your STIHL BR800

The STIHL BR800 is a powerful backpack blower designed for professional use, featuring a robust blower frame and ergonomic design. Storing it correctly prevents damage to the blower tube, engine, and straps, while keeping your workspace organized. Whether you’re storing it in a shed or on enclosed trailers for transport, hanging your blower is a smart solution to maximize space and maintain its functionality.

Can You Hang a Leaf Blower on the Wall?

Yes, you can hang a leaf blower on the wall, and the STIHL BR800 is designed for it. The blower frame includes a slot that pairs perfectly with a wall-mounted blower rack or hook. This method keeps the blower off the ground, protecting it from moisture and clutter in your shed or garage.

DIY Blower hanging Ideas

If you’d rather not buy a blower rack, you can create your own:

• Gator Magnetics Hooks: If you want to have the most flexibility, you can choose to hang on existing thin steel you already have. For example, if you have a steel wall shed or pole barn your STIHL equipment can all hang on the thinner 22-28 Gauge pole barn or shed steel.
• Gator Magnetics Steel Wall System: For the pro who wants a steel wall system to work with the Gator Magnetics powerful hooks these are a great and easy to install storage solution.
• Wooden Shelf with Hooks: Build a shelf with a bent pin or hook to fit the blower frame hole, adding four nylon ties for stability.
• Metal Wall Mount: Weld a simple rack with a pin and base plate, mimicking the design of commercial racks.

Use nylon ties provided with your DIY setup to secure the blower tube and prevent movement.

Benefits of Hanging Your STIHL Leaf Blowers, Trimmers and Chainsaws

Hanging your STIHL equipment on a wall offers several advantages:

• Space Savings: Frees up floor space in your shed or enclosed trailers.
• Protection: Keeps the inner workings such as the blower tube and engine safe from damage.
• Accessibility: Makes it easy to grab your backpack blower for the next job.

Tips for Long-Term Storage

For extended periods, enhance your storage routine:

• Stabilize Fuel: Add a stabilizer if leaving fuel in the tank.
• Cover It: Use a dust cover over the blower on the rack.
• Check Straps: Ensure the straps attach securely to avoid strain.

STIHL Next Steps

Whether you're a pro landscaper or a weekend yard warrior, how you store your STIHL leaf blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws matters. Hanging them properly protects your tools, extends their life, and keeps your space neat and functional. From the precision-fit of a blower rack to the unmatched flexibility of the Gator Magnetics System, you’ve got smart, space-saving options for every setup. So, free up that floor space, protect your investment, and get organized—because the only thing better than using your STIHL gear is knowing exactly where it is when you need it.