8 Excellent leaf blowers for autumn
BY READERS DIGEST
17th Oct 2023 Home & Garden
4 min read
Falling leaves cluttering your driveway and/or garden can be a bit of a nuisance to clean up, but leaf blowers can be of great assistance
When it comes to keeping your home exterior clean,
autumn can be one of the trickier seasons with trees shedding their leaves and
cluttering pavements, driveways and gardens. It can help to have devices like pressure
washers and leaf blowers at hand to keep your personal space
clean.
You will most likely have to clean away a pile of leaves
at some point this autumn, so it’s recommended to make use of a leaf blower to
make the job easier.
Netta leaf blower
This 3000W features a click-in feature for easy
assembly and use, it comes with a six-metre long power cable and a simple push
to start feature. It’s a reliable yet inexpensive choice for quick cleaning and
making sure your driveway is clear this autumn.
Specifications:
Power – 3000W
Weight – 1.8kg
Terratek leaf blower
The Terratek leaf blower comes with a ten-metre cable
and has an air flow
capacity of 167mph, it also includes a shoulder strap for
easier carrying when in use.
It has a shredding ratio of 10:1, which means less
time is needed to empty its storage bag after cleaning.
Specifications:
Power – 3000W
Weight – 3.7kg
VonHaus leaf blower
This leaf blower is great for a driveway, patio or
garden and it comes with a large 35L collection bag and a built-in mulcher for
shredding gathered leaves.
Meanwhile the front wheels on the device help to move
it around when close to the floor.
Note: use on dry leaves for optimal performance
Specifications:
Power – 3000W
Weight – 3.56kg
Hyundai leaf blower
This Hyundai leaf blower has a large collection bag
(45L) and an extended 12 metre cable as standard. The device comes with a
wheeled chute for easy manoeuvring and a padded shoulder strap for carrying if
preferred.
Also included are variable speed settings of
62-170mph, allowing you to use lower speeds on more delicate areas of your
garden to avoid damaging flowers.
Specifications:
Power – 3000W
Weight – 3.3kg
Bosch leaf blower
This Bosch leaf blower is electrically powered,
combining blowing, vacuuming and shredding all into one device. It has a
slightly lower wattage of 2300, but with its flexibility and a quick-release
bag, it’s more than enough to get the job done.
Specifications:
Power – 2300W
Weight – 4.7kg
Einhell power X-Change leaf blower
Very lightweight and compact, this cordless leaf
blower is simple to use at your leisure, it has electronic speed control and
comes with a 2Ah battery with fast charging.
Specifications:
Power – 18W
Weight – 1.73kg
Bravolu leaf blower
Coming in at a notably light 2.2kg, this cordless leaf
blower is easy to carry around and comes with a comfortable grip for convenient
use and control. It has one button to adjust its speed depending on your
location and has large capacity batteries to keep you going.
Specifications:
Power – 21W
Weight – 2.27kg
HooSeen leaf blower
This electric, cordless leaf blower has a powerful brushless
motor that even lets you use the device for cleaning snow
and around workshops for more varied usage. It comes in at a very light 1.7kg,
allowing for extended use without much physical exertion.
In addition, it also comes with an adjustable length
for cleaning harder-to-reach places.
Specifications:
Power – 40W
Weight – 1.7kg
Read more: 10 Powerful pressure washers for the home
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