Battery Leaf Blower

Fade and Die

Fade and Die

Medal Winner
Joined
Apr 12, 2014
Messages
4,757
Location
Hornchurch
Visit site
Hi all,

I’m looking for recommendations for a battery powered leaf blower, got a large sycamore and a large silver birch in my garden full of yellowing leaves, so expecting a big dump soon!

B&Q have this Ryobi that looks ok but if anyone has any other suggestions I would welcome them…

www.diy.com

Ryobi ONE+ Cordless 18V RY18BLA-140 Blower | DIY at B&Q

As part of the Ryobi ONE+™ system of over 150 cordless tools for the home, garden, automotive, crafting and so much more, the Ryobi RY18BLA-140 18V cordless jet blower is ideal for general clearing jobs around the garden.
www.diy.com
 
We rarely bother with the blower. For all leaves on flat areas (lawn, patio, driveway, paths, etc) we just run the mower over them with a slightly higher setting. Collects and mulches them in one operation. Ideal for composting or other disposal. Also use the mower to do a similar job with bush and shrub prunings as it substantially reduces volume of waste.
 
I have tried cordless and electric, but as I want a blower/vac I have an Echo 2 stroke petrol toy. So much better at sucking and shredding everything into it.
I am now down to2 Acer's, a Magnolia, Apple and large Laurel bush in the back garden.
I did used to have 1 apple, 3 cherries, magnolia, eucalyptus and a pear tree.
Blowing leaves never seemed make life easy, would rather just vac them straight into the bag.
 
Never thought I'd bother with a leaf blower but got a mini Makita one free with a strimmer a couple of years ago. It uses the same 18v batteries as my other Makita stuff.

It's only slightly bigger than a hairdryer but the power is comically high.

I'd recommend getting one that uses the same batteries as other tools you own, rather than any specific brand.
 
RichA said:
Never thought I'd bother with a leaf blower but got a mini Makita one free with a strimmer a couple of years ago. It uses the same 18v batteries as my other Makita stuff.

It's only slightly bigger than a hairdryer but the power is comically high.

I'd recommend getting one that uses the same batteries as other tools you own, rather than any specific brand.
Click to expand...

I do have a Bosch 36v battery hammer drill with 3 batteries but the naked Bosch blower seems a bit expensive.
 
Bunkermagnet said:
I have tried cordless and electric, but as I want a blower/vac I have an Echo 2 stroke petrol toy. So much better at sucking and shredding everything into it.
I am now down to2 Acer's, a Magnolia, Apple and large Laurel bush in the back garden.
I did used to have 1 apple, 3 cherries, magnolia, eucalyptus and a pear tree.
Blowing leaves never seemed make life easy, would rather just vac them straight into the bag.
Click to expand...

Wanted to steer clear of petrol as I will only be using it a few times a year. My chainsaw struggles when left with fuel in it for a while.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top