![]() Air volume, in cubic feet per minute (cfm), is a measure of how much air is moving-a higher air volume will push more leaves. They are also better suited to clearing paved surfaces, which have much less friction than grass.Īir speed, in miles per hour (mph), is a measure of how strong the airstream is-a higher mph will push leaves farther. Handhelds are smaller, lighter, less expensive, and work well in corners and other tight spaces. On the other hand, backpacks are bulky and expensive and take up more space in your garage or shed. Also, a backpack leaf blower lets you stop blowing leaves to move a gas grill or yard furniture out of the way without having to set the blower down. And because it’s more powerful than handheld models, you may get done sooner and be able to handle deeper leaf piles, wet leaves, or even leaves that are semi-frozen. Backpack or Handheldīy taking the load off your arm and wrist, a backpack leaf blower can be less tiring to use. ![]() And although we don't review them here, a walk behind gas engine leaf blower is the best tool for clearing really large swaths of landscape such as a half acre of lawn or parking areas. If you only need one to sweep leaves or grass clippings from a driveway or sidewalk, go with a light cordless option-you won’t need as much power to blast across pavement. Shin-deep leaves and deeper, you’ll want a pro-grade gas-engine backpack blower. In such cases, gas machines have the leg up in terms of the power needed to peel up wet leaves and push them farther.įor ankle-deep leaves, both gas and electric backpack leaf blowers are optimal. The thicker and wetter your leaf cover and the more debris mixed with it, such as twigs, conifer needles, and nuts, the more leaf-moving power you need. Gas-engine blowers will run longer and can be refueled instantly. For extended leaf-clearing sessions, however, they may require more than one battery, and their air output may decline as the battery’s charge declines, preserving run time at the expense of leaf moving power. And battery leaf blowers are simple to operate, with no gas engine to start. ![]() You don't smell like burned fuel when you’re done. They also have no engine exhaust, so they are more pleasant to use. If relatively peaceful leaf removal is your priority, battery-powered leaf blowers are quieter than their gas engine counterparts, so here they have a distinct advantage. What You Need to Know About Leaf Blowers So, Which Do You Buy? Gas- or Battery-Powered
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