Gas-powered leaf blower - Gas blowers are more powerful, blowing air at speeds of around 150-200 mph. Leaf blower and battery on grass (Image credit: Shutterstock) Typically used by landscapers, these would need extra care to properly store and maintain walk-behind blowers. Similar to backpack leaf blowers, these tend to be gas-powered, and can blow away leaves, garbage, cardboard, as well as heavy materials scattered on the ground. Walk-behind leaf blowers - For those with larger backyards and spaces, these types are the least physically demanding. In addition to easily blowing leaves and twigs away, they can also remove metal shavings. Unlike handheld models, these are typically gas-powered, and more suited for medium to large backyard spaces, garages or fields. The motor is carried in a comfortable shoulder harness, while you keep the blower tube in your hand. Some handheld blowers offer a vacuum option for light mulching if you prefer to reuse garden waste for compost.īackpack leaf blowers - If you want a powerful blower with a longer run-time, a backpack leaf blower is ideal. It can easily blow away large debris on small-sized lawns, making the task quicker than standard raking. Handheld blowers are the more popular types for home use, and suitable for smaller spaces like porches and gazebos. The former tend to be the least expensive, but will also require an extension cord so you can use it all around your yard.
Most of these handheld models will be electric, and will be either corded or battery-powered.
Handheld leaf blowers - As the name suggests, these are compact and light to carry.
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