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Best leaf blower vac for small yards

Reviews say this corded electric 12-amp Toro leaf blower has more power than most handheld gas-powered leaf blowers, but it's lighter (7.3 pounds), quieter and more convenient. The variable speed ranges from 112 to 225… mph, so you can blow around plants without damaging them. Sound level ranges from 63 dB on low to 67 dB at highest speed. When used to vacuum leaves, serrated metal blades chop them more finely than most blower vacs, and the magnesium impeller is more durable than plastic. The Toro electric leaf blower comes with a two-year warranty.

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ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports magazine ranks the Toro Ultra Blower Vac 51599 in comparison with 25 other leaf blowers of various types in ...

CNNMoney.com: This comparison review favors the Black & Decker BV4000 Leaf Hog for its greater power, but notes that the Toro Ultra Blower is ...

Consumers Digest: This article specifies decibel ratings and recommends the Toro Ultra 51598 -- now the 51599 -- as the best electric leaf blower.

Good Housekeeping: This brief article on fall leaf cleanup recommends only one leaf blower, the Toro Ultra Blower Vac, praising it as light, quiet ...

Amazon.com: More than 200 owners review the Toro Ultra Blower here, giving it a near-perfect average rating, but a few note quality control ...

HomeDepot.com: More than 20 owners rate the Toro Ultra Blower here, giving it mostly high ratings and praising its variable speed and relative ...

Sears.com: A handful of owners give the Toro Ultra Blower rave reviews here, with some tips on how to use it as a leaf vacuum.

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Cordless leaf blower

Black & Decker NS118

*Est. $80 Compare Prices

For quick daily sweeps of patios, driveways and other hard surfaces, reviews recommend this 18-volt cordless blower. It is quiet, very light (only 5.5 pounds) and comes with two batteries (each with a 15-minute runtime).… The Black & Decker NS118 has a two-year warranty. If you don't particularly need a cordless leaf blower, the corded Toro Power Sweep 51585 (*est. $35) offers similar power for much less money.

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ConsumerGuide.com: Tests here find the Black & Decker cordless leaf blower significantly quieter than most, but more suitable for paved surfaces ...

Amazon.com: More than 200 owners review the Black & Decker NS118 leaf blower here, giving it mostly positive ratings and comments. One owner ...

Sears.com: A handful of owners give the Black & Decker NS118 leaf blower positive reviews here, but one owner finds the power and battery ...

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Electric blower-broom

Toro Power Sweep 51585

*Est. $35 Compare Prices

For sweeping hard surfaces like patios and driveways within 150 feet of an outlet, reviews recommend this 5-pound, 2-speed leaf blower with a 7-amp motor. Even at high speed, the sound level is a bearable 63.5 decibels,… so the Toro Power Sweep is usable even in communities with noise restrictions. It comes with a two-year warranty.

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ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports magazine doesn't cover any leaf blowers this inexpensive in its comparison tests, but it's worth noting the ...

Amazon.com: Six owners give positive reviews to the Toro Power Sweep 51585 here, but more than 60 review the similar Toro Power Sweep 51586. ...

Epinions.com: A handful of owners rate and review the Toro Power Sweep 51586 here, with mostly positive comments but noting that it's noisier ...

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Handheld gas leaf blower

Stihl BG 55

*Est. $140 Compare Prices

If you need to use a leaf blower beyond 150 feet from an outlet, a gas blower is an option. However, gas blowers are more polluting and noisier than electric leaf blowers, and they are usually heavier as well. The highly… rated Stihl BG 55 weighs nine pounds, and that doesn't include the gas. Noise is rated at 69 decibels -- too loud to use in communities with noise restrictions. A vacuum attachment and gutter kit are optional. Airflow is rated at 417 CFM - a bit more powerful than the electric Toro Super Ultra Blower Vac. The Stihl leaf blower is only available through dealers.

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ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports magazine compares the Stihl BG 55 not only with seven other gasoline handheld leaf blowers, but also with nine ...

ConsumerGuide.com: This site publishes single-product reviews of leaf blowers, giving the Stihl BG 55 a Best Buy award, with top ratings for both ...

Consumers Digest: This article recommends the similar Stihl SH 55 as a good value, but ranks the more expensive Echo PB-230LN, since it's quieter ...

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Best backpack blower

Echo PB-265LC

*Est. $260 Compare Prices

This mid-priced backpack blower is appropriate for most homeowners, according to reviews. Rated at 65 decibels, this is the quietest backpack blower in this price range, and it only weighs 14.5 pounds. It can't vacuum… leaves, but reviews say it performs and handles well. The Echo ProLite has electronic ignition and cruise control, and it comes with a five-year warranty for homeowner use.

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ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports magazine compares the Echo ProLite BP-260L with six other backpack leaf blowers, ranking them based on objective ...

ConsumerGuide.com: This review covers the predecessor of the current Echo PB-265CL, with very similar specifications. It earns top marks here for ...

HomeDepot.com: Owners are invited to rate and review the Echo PB-265LC here, but at the time of our report only two have done so -- both using ...

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Leaf Blowers: Reviews

Best leaf blower vac for small yards

Cordless leaf blower

Electric blower-broom

Handheld gas leaf blower

Best backpack blower

Leaf Blowers by Price Range


	Black & Decker BV4000 Leaf Hog 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum from Amazon.com New: $52.61 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	Toro 51592 Super 12 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower/Vacuum from Amazon.com New: $59.98 In Stock. Average Customer Review: