Pink vs Orange

There have been some interest expressed in knowing the difference between the Mini Circ and the two speed Metro AFTD blowers. Here are some side-by-side photos:

The two manufacturers use different ways to write the specification. The Metro specifies "4 HP peak power" while the Mini Circ says a "two stage 9.5 amp motor turbine". Hard to compare when there are two "languages" being used. From the feel and the results, Mini Circ seems to be a much stronger blower.

Mini Circ is slightly larger in size, heavier and has two very sturdy sawhorse type support; the Metro AFTD3 has 4 very little "feet" at the bottom; the unit would roll when one turns the switch on.

The top is Metro's blower hose made of vinyl over metal, flexible but also easy to deteriorate; the bottom is Mini Circ hose made of strong plastic, more substance but not as flexible. Mini Circ is harder to be carried around because it's heavier and the hose is long and somewhat stiff. Though it is a better built blower, it's not an ideal blower to be carried to shows. Metro is light weight and easy to carry but it is far less durable than the Mini Circ.