Which leaf blower is the best for you?
The Autumn and Winter months are a time of change, temperatures drop, darkness comes earlier and millions of leaves floor our gardens. Are you, like many, tired and fed up with raking soggy brown leaves off your perfect patios? Find the best leaf blower for you instead.
At Calido Logs we understand the dedication and time it takes to rake up all the autumn leaves. We have a better solution than manually raking leaves each year, instead, simply blow them all into a tidy pile using a leaf blower. Switching to a leaf blower can save you time, stress and backache! There are even leaf blowers on the market that suck the leaves up like a vacuum cleaner without having to scoop them up later.
The only question now is, what are the best leaf blowers on the market and how can you be sure you find the right one for you? Below we have put together a comprehensive buyers guide to help you find the blower of your gardens dreams and a list of the top leaf blowers in three separate but popular categories:
What should you look for in a leaf blower?
Leaf Blowers are the perfect way to blow your leaves into a pile to make them easier to dispose of by using a strong battery/engine and fan, however, some modern leaf blowers are capable of sucking up the leaves ready for disposal. Leaf blowers can range from one-handed, lightweight models to the big blowers that typically professional gardeners use. The larger the blower, the better the strength they produce generally, making these larger alternatives move heaps of wet leaves and rubbish off the ground and clear larger areas with ease. Every leaf blower is made with a specific area in mind. Typically the more powerful leaf blowers are exclusively used on large estates of land, such as farms. If you are looking for everyday home use, handheld leaf blowers are an affordable and great option. Make sure to check out our other range of gardening and outdoor machinery, perfect for pruning your garden this winter. There are three primary leaf blower types to think about, which are:- Handheld - A handheld leaf blower is light and easy to manoeuvre around. This product is perfect for porches and gazebos because of its portability and versatility. Don’t underestimate these handheld leaf blowers as they can readily remove large materials such as fallen branches and twigs, making them great for small lawns. Handheld leaf blowers are also powerful enough to blow away light snow and dust as well.
- Backpack - If you're searching for a leaf blower with power and a longer runtime, then you will want to get yourself a Backpack Leaf Blower. It is ideal for larger gardens and huge patios, along with vast fields. Leaves and twigs are easily blown away and the same holds true for small metal shavings.
- Walk-behind - This one is for professionals. Walk-behind leaf blowers are amazing for commercial gardeners. These leaf blowers are not just for leaves, instead, because of their power they are usually tasked with removing leaves, rubbish, cardboard, and bulky papers that have been left on the ground.
The Best Leaf Blower in 2022
The Best Battery Powered: The Ego LB5301E handheld battery blower kit
Do you need to clear your front patio this winter of pesky leaves? Then look no further than the Ego LB5301E handheld battery blower kit. It includes a 2.5Ah battery and standard charger which will allow you up to massive 75 minutes of run time. It also includes a variable speed setting meaning you can increase the power for those extra-tough spots. At only 2.2kg without the battery, this leaf blower is compact and lightweight. That’s not all, it can also be used with any Egos-compatible backpack to put the weight of the battery on your back, leaving your arms free to concentrate on your leaf cone. The Spec: Below we have provided some of the key specifications, but if you want to find out the full spec, click here.| Voltage | 56 V |
| Battery Port | Single Port |
| Brushless Motor | Yes |
| Max Air Volume | 900 m3/h |
| Max Air Speed | 59 m/s |
Best Petrol Powered Leaf Blower- The Husqvarna Petrol Leaf Blower 525BX
This powerful and well-balanced handheld blower is the perfect option for professional use and land on the larger side. Grab yourself the Husqvarna Petrol Leaf Blower 525BX for its patented X-Torq® engine technology in combination with the special fan. Its housing design which means a high blowing capacity, you will find is a breeze to control. The anti-vibration system Low Vib makes work even less strenuous to handle. Husqvarna has also equipped this petrol-powered blower with intuitive controls, such as Cruise Control, which only adds to this leaf blower's efficiency and convenience to operate. The Spec: Below we have provided some of the key specifications, but if you want to find out the full spec, click here.| Cylinder displacement | 25.4 cm³ |
| Power output | 0.9 kW |
| Maximum power speed | 7,300 rpm |
| Fuel tank volume | 0.45 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 518 g/kWh |
| Blowing Force | 15 N |
Best Portable Leaf Blower: Private: Weibang Intrepid LV 800 Leaf & Litter Vacuum
If you hate collecting leaves then the Weibang Intrepid LV 800 Leaf & Litter Vacuum has the upper hand thanks to a commercial-grade Honda engine and a three-speed professional transmission. Gone are the days of picking up leaves by hand, this leaf blower comes with a collector that fills completely and opens effortlessly from the back for hassle-free emptying thanks to the extremely effective suction system. This heavy-duty leaf blower from Weilbang comes with a three-speed transmission on the Honda GX160 engine which allows the operator to adjust the drive speed to the task at hand. To quickly cover big areas, this self-propelled machine has a wide operating width (80 cm) and a large 240-litre debris collector bag. The Spec: Below we have provided some of the key specifications, but if you want to find out the full spec,| Engine | Loncin G200F |
| Power (kW) | 3.8 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Displacement (cc) | 163 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 3.6 litres |
| Work Area | up to 5000m² |
| Drive Speed m/s | 0.91 m/s |
| Collector capacity | 240 litres |
