2. Looking for a small, compact, low powered option for those lighter outdoor tasks and even a few indoor cleaning jobs? How about the ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower from Bosch<\/strong><\/a>?<\/p>\n 3. For the serious worker who doesn\u2019t mind sacrificing a bit of fuel for raw undiluted blowing and vacuuming power, then the Makita BHX25014 stroke Petrol Leaf Blower<\/strong><\/a> is the type of beast you want.<\/p>\n You gotta love Autumn, I think it\u2019s the most beautiful season ever. But while everyone else is still fascinated by the magical vibrancy of nature, most homeowners are raving mad due to piles and piles of leaves in the yard.<\/p>\n If you want to clean up the lawn without having to follow the rank, bag and pile em\u2019 ritual, you\u2019ll need a multi tool built for the job.<\/p>\n A leaf blower vacuum mulcher helps clear up debris by vacuuming all those fallen leaves and then slicing or compressing them up into smaller bits. This creates a mulch that can be easily disposed of or used as compost for the garden. These machines come in different sizes, shapes and types including:<\/p>\n When it comes to size, there are basically 2 main types of these machines; the ones you wear, and bigger ones that you push. Since most of them are worn with a shoulder strap, make sure you get one that is light and comfortable. And if you do opt for a push style mulcher, ensure that it isn\u2019t a hassle to push.<\/p>\n Size and power are two different things. Even a small machine could blast around some massive air. So when choosing a unit, make sure you get enough of an MPH rating to blow stubborn leaves, twigs and branches away.<\/p>\n Like all power tools, leaf blower\/ vacuum mulchers also require extra care while operating. Having a few safety features on hand helps ensure safe operation all the time. So when shopping, make sure your machine has easy to use switches and other stabilising features.<\/p>\n Again, like other power tools, not all leaf blower vacuums are made equal. Some will have speed control options while others offer unique assistance while working. Every model has something different to offer; it helps if you choose one with features that complement your particular yard work.<\/p>\n Like I said, there\u2019s the type of leaf blowers that you carry, and then there\u2019s the monsters that you push around. If you\u2019re already in the market for an electric, corded machine, doesn\u2019t it make more sense to get a large one that has wheels as well?<\/p>\n The Handy THEV 3000 Electric Leaf Blower and vacuum is the ultimate model for serious homeowners with a serious leaf problem.<\/p>\n The THEV makes use of a 3000 watt motor that not only delivers enough power to deal with common yard debris, but even comes with a variable speed function for more demanding tasks. The unit might be light, but it sure does punch above its weight. It blows, shreds, and vacuums at a decent ratio of 10: 1.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll tell you what the Handy THEV 3000 Electric Leaf Blower does best. It\u2019s making homeowners pleased with their purchase right from day one. For a complete leaf blower vacuum mulcher with all the bells and whistles you need to do a professional job, this model is hands down the most affordable on the entire list.<\/p>\n Of course, that was expected given the fact that it\u2019s electric and not batter operated. But I kid you not guys, the price is almost suspiciously low. I mean, keeping in mind that it has variable speed control, 10 metres of cable, a shoulder strap for extra support and those large wheels for ease of use and mobility of different terrain; it\u2019s quite the bargain for home owners. Why, I\u2019m glad you asked.<\/p>\n That\u2019s right, here\u2019s where we find out why the Handy THEV 3000 is the cheapest machine on the entire list despite being a pretty well rounded piece of equipment. The first thing we immediately noticed was the cable length.<\/p>\n Sure, 10 metres isn\u2019t all that bad, but it does pose restrictions for medium to large gardens. I mean, the damn unit as wheels for Pete\u2019s sake! I think that implies an ability to blow, vacuum and mulch beyond a 10 metre radius.<\/p>\n Next, we tested the mulcher on wet, freshly mowed grass. It\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019ll be doing plenty of unclogging as your work if you\u2019re vacuuming and mulching wet plant matter.<\/p>\n Apart from those little flaws and weaknesses on the manufacturer\u2019s side, most customers seemed thrilled with their purchase. Rarely do you find such a hard working, well rounded piece of gardening equipment that actually does what it promises, especially not at price ranges as low as this.<\/p>\n From the simple and straightforward assembly process all the way to extremely user friendly operation, many homeowners recommend the Handy Blower.<\/p>\n Oh, there\u2019s no question about it; you should definitely buy the Handy THEV 3000 Electric Leaf Blower<\/strong><\/a> now. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a professional who will be using the unit every day or just a family man who wants a quick, cheap way to get the yard in order \u2013 this unit is versatile enough to suit everyone\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been following Bosch around looking at some of their leaf blowers. Out of the two currently available cordless models, the Bosch ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower is the less powerful machine. Well, at least as powerful as it gets for a blower powered by an 18 volt battery.<\/p>\n Still, the cordless blower manages to amp up enough power to provide a variable speed of over 210 km\/hr. Definitely more than enough pressure to blow or vacuum sticky, stubborn garden debris while not disturbing gravel and murram driveways. At only 1.8 kg, the unit is light enough not to strain your shoulder or arm during operation.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll be honest with you guys, the Bosch ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower is a joy to use due to its low weight. Combined with the low power output, you can barely feel the machine pushing your hand around too much. All of these features may be weaknesses for some leaf blowers, but they\u2019re actually what makes the ALB unique.<\/p>\n That\u2019s because they add up to make a convenient tool ideal for more than the occasional gardening task. See, the slightly lower power output makes the model well suited for indoor applications like dusting shelves and clearing cobwebs from basements and garages.<\/p>\n I can sugar coat it all I want, but we owe it to our readers to give it to them like it is. So, let\u2019s get to the real reason why you\u2019re here which is to look for a leaf blower vacuum, not a dust blower. There\u2019s no denying it; overall, the power output of the ALB 18 LI Cordless Blower is relatively weak.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s expected considering that it\u2019s a low powered machine. You\u2019ll be likely to feel this reduced capacity when working with a wet lawn since the narrow nozzle just shoots air under clumps of leaves requiring more passes.<\/p>\n Looking at what other customers had to say online, the comments pretty much reflect our little review here. Most people are first hit by how small the hand held vacuum blower is, and for good reason. But once they turned on the machine, the over 200 km\/hr winds were more than enough to rake up a storm of dried leaves. Most homeowners definitely recommend having the blower for light tasks.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have to agree with me; the Bosch ALB 18 LI<\/strong><\/a> falls particularly short of being a competent leaf vac. It doesn\u2019t strike one as being quite powerful enough to make a quick job of large yards. If you have several shedding trees in your property, this blower may take a while to complete the job. But if you\u2019re just planning to blast away some grass, leaves and dust from the patio and sparsely populated yard, then this model will serve fine.<\/p>\n Do you have an incredibly large property to cover? Will you be blowing leaves deep into remote areas? Or maybe you\u2019re a professional gardener or landscaper looking for the appropriate tool of trade. If the answers to any of these questions is yes, then it\u2019s obvious you need a gas powered tool.<\/p>\n The Makita BHX2501 Petrol Leaf Blower is alight, compact blower with a slim body that\u2019s easy to carry with just one hand. This well balanced blower makes use of a powerful 24 cc 4 stroke engine with a diaphragm type carburettor for lower emissions.<\/p>\n Makita included a 2 part blower for easy storage as well as the ability to convert into a leaf vacuum for mulching.<\/p>\n We all know hat the deal is with gas powered tool. You just can\u2019t beat the power output, consistency and reliability of a petrol powered engine. So when it comes to sheer power output, the Makita BHX2501 4-Stroke Leaf Blower has all the other models here beat by a mile.<\/p>\n The 24.4cc engine takes all the hard work out of cleaning leaves, hedge trimmings and other garden debris by literally turning the unit into a practical broom. What\u2019s more, the 4 stroke is easy to start up thanks to a mechanical decompression system which allows for easy recoil pulling.<\/p>\n For once, I can confidently say that Makita has delivered a product truly worthy of a brand its size. The BHX2501 4-Stroke Leaf Blower is quite impressive on all angles, so it was kind of tough to point out the flaws.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s always something that the manufacturer could improve on. Now, keep in mind that some of these are just relative. Compared to some of my other gas powered tools, the BHX2501 really doesn\u2019t go easy on the fuel. Seriously, this model is a potential gas guzzler and might be costly if you plan to use it regularly.<\/p>\n Looking at some of the reviews online, it\u2019s clear that most of the people who bought the BHX2501 did so for one of two reasons. For the homeowners, they just needed a tool that would let them work without restrictions and extensions.<\/p>\n For the professionals, it\u2019s obvious why a gas powered model would come in handy. No power, no grid, no problem. However, some customers were concerned with the noise levels, but it\u2019s nothing too serious.<\/p>\n Just like the previous customers will tell you, it all depends on what kind of work you\u2019re doing as well as how little restrictions you want. With gas powered models, high power levels are always a bonus. So if you don\u2019t mind spending a bit on fuel to get raw, undiluted blowing and vacuuming power, then the Makita BHX25014 stroke Petrol Leaf Blower<\/strong><\/a> is the right package for you.<\/p>\n The first step is to work out what size and power you need your leaf blower to be. Do you have a big garden with lots of overhanging trees, that gets covered with fallen leaves in the autumn? Or do you have a small patch that just catches the odd drift of leaves?<\/p>\n If you have the former then you may benefit from a big, heavy duty leaf blower, and if the latter then a smaller version, even a corded one, will do the job just fine. Larger leaf blowers will bee more powerful, but they are also heavier, and more bulky and unwieldy.<\/p>\n When using your leaf blower, don\u2019t try to simply blow all the leaves out of your garden – chances are the wind will bring them back, or if not you might get some nasty looks from your neighbours!<\/p>\nLeaf Blower Vacuum Mulcher Buying Guide<\/h2>\n
Types of Leaf Blowers\/ Vacuum Mulchers<\/h3>\n
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Best Leaf Blower Vacuum Mulcher Reviews<\/h2>\n
1. BEST ELECTRIC:\u00a0Handy THEV 3000 Electric Leaf Blower\/Vacuum<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n2. BEST CORDLESS:\u00a0Bosch ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n3. BEST PETROL:\u00a0Makita BHX2501 Petrol Leaf Blower<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Q: How to use a leaf blower?<\/h3>\n