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<\/span><\/p>\nIn this article we are going to review what we believe to be the best value for money, leaf blowers\/vacuums, that are currently available on the UK market. There are a lot to pick from.<\/p>\n
Hopefully by the time that you finish this article, you will be a lot better informed. In turn that should help make your buying decision, a great deal easier.<\/p>\n
As you will know the purpose of these is to allow you to quickly blow or suck up leaves, that are on the garden, decking or your yards and driveways. It is certainly a whole lot faster, than a brush and shovel.<\/p>\n
What Types of Leaf Blower Are Available?<\/h2>\n
Leaf blowers essentially all do the same thing. The key difference when considering buying one, is in how they are powered up. Like many garden tools, you can buy these as an electrical corded product, a cordless (battery) product or as a petrol driven one. The electrical ones are the most common and also the cheapest.<\/p>\n
The cordless battery style are a lot more convenient and cord free, but they are more expensive. The petrol ones are a bit more industrial and also a little more expensive than a cordless version.<\/p>\n
The other key thing to understand is that some of these are blowers only, whereas some blow and can also be used as a vacuum with a collection bag. Some people prefer to vacuum up the leaves and debris and put it into a recycling bin or for use on their compost heap. Others simply prefer to blow the debris away into the bottom of a hedge and let it act as a mulch.<\/p>\n
The last consideration is to understand that these can start to feel quite heavy if used for a period of time. Most of these will come with an adjustable shoulder strap or straps, and some have wheels on the bottom to help ease the weight. If you are young, fit and healthy the weight will not be as big an issue. However, if you are getting older, then you should certainly have a think about weight distribution.<\/p>\n
Top 5 Cordless Leaf Blowers in the UK<\/h2>\n
Just below we have listed the top 5 cordless leaf blowers that are currently available in the UK. These are useful as they can be used anywhere without having to worry about a power source. That makes them ideal for use around larger gardens, graveyards and allotments.<\/p>\n
The disadvantage is that you are limited by the length of time the battery will last. They are also slightly heavier than corded options as you have the additional weight of the battery to consider.<\/p>\n
Bosch 06008A0571 ALB 18 LI Cordless Leaf Blower<\/h3>\n
This is a very popular choice for many UK buyers as it comes with an 18V battery – you can also buy it as a tool only option if you already happen to own a compatible 18V Bosch battery (the Power For All range)<\/p>\n
It weighs 1.8 Kg with a blowing speed of 210 Km\/hr <\/p>\n
Please note this is “blow only” (no vacuum)<\/p>\n
A 60 minute charge will give you about 15 minutes of actual run time<\/p>\n
This blower is light in weight and ideal for use in small to medium sized gardens and yards<\/p>\n
85% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n
Ryobi OBL1820S ONE+ Cordless Blower<\/h3>\n
This is a very popular choice for many UK buyers<\/p>\n
It weighs 1.6 Kg and one of the lightest on the market<\/p>\n
This is sold as a “tool only” and is part of the Ryobi 18V ONE+ system – so essentially anyone who has an 18V battery from another Ryobi tool, will find this one to be a very good price<\/p>\n
It is designed for hard surfaces in the garden and yard such as on decks, patios, and driveways<\/p>\n
It has a powerful speed of up to 245 Km\/hr <\/p>\n
Please note this is “blow only” (no vacuum)<\/p>\n
92% buyer satisfaction based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n
Terratek Cordless Leaf Blower<\/h3>\n
Terratek are known for making affordable tools and this blower is a good seller for them<\/p>\n
It weighs 2.3 Kg and is a “blow only” (no vacuum) option<\/p>\n
It does come with a 20V Lithium-Ion battery pack so for a blower, battery and battery charger this does represent very good value for money<\/p>\n
On a full charge which takes around 1 hour you get about 15 minutes of blowing time<\/p>\n
This has an average blow speed of up to 120 mph which is standard for this type of product<\/p>\n
84% buyer satisfaction based on 300+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n
Garden Gear Cordless Leaf Blower<\/h3>\n
This is one of the most affordable choices for UK buyers<\/p>\n
It weighs 1.76 Kg and is a “blow only” (no vacuum) option<\/p>\n
It does come with a 20V Lithium-Ion battery pack so for a blower, battery and battery charger this does represent very good value for money<\/p>\n
On a full charge which takes around 3 hours you get about 15 minutes of blowing time<\/p>\n
This is a lightweight compact blower but really only suitable for quick use around the garden or yard<\/p>\n
84% buyer satisfaction based on 200+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n
Top 5 Electric Leaf Blowers in the UK<\/h2>\n
Below we have done a top 5 table, of what we believe to be the top 5 leaf blower\/vacuum leaf blowers, that are currently available on the UK marketplace. we have included a product name, our rating out of 100% and an average RRP. Just be aware that, prices change regularly, so this is only a guide to the average price you should expect to pay.<\/p>\n
If you click on the product name link, then you will be taken to Amazon, where you can read more buyer reviews.<\/p>\n
Underneath the table, we have done a more detailed review on each one. There is also a link to our own individual detailed review.<\/p>\n
VonHaus 3 in 1 Leaf Blower Review<\/h3>\n
This particular model appears to be the best selling one online<\/strong>. Normally it retails at around \u00a360, but there are a lot of online deals. where you can pick this one up for around half that price. That would explain why it is a best seller.<\/p>\n This is a complete blower, vacuum and mulcher that has a powerful 2,600 watt motor to make sure that it delivers time after time. Like the one above, this one also has a 35 litre bag.<\/p>\n It has a shoulder strap, a 10 metre cable and wheels which all help with easy movement. There is also a thermal cut-off feature. This set of features do make this one a very good choice, and it is built to last. There is a corded and cordless version available. The cordless one comes with a battery and a full charge gives around 15 minutes of blowing.<\/p>\n 86% buyer satisfaction based on 8,000+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Netta make two leaf blowers and this is their blower only model (no vacuum) We have included their blower\/vacuum model just below this which believe it or not is actually cheaper<\/p>\n This blower only version uses a 3,000 watt motor to create a very strong airflow of 250 km\/hr and its other main advantage is that it is very light at just 1.8 Kg<\/p>\n Another key advantage of this is that the tubes are quickly detachable and that also makes it ideal to store easily – many of these are quite bulky and take up a lot of room in a shed or garage<\/p>\n The cable length is only 6 metres (19 feet approx) so please be aware of that as it is not very long<\/p>\n 92% buyer satisfaction based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n This particular model appears is both a leaf blower and a vacuum depending on which option you select.<\/p>\n It has a 3,000 watt motor and what we really like about this model is the telescopic tube which can be really useful for certain gardening tasks especially hard to reach places<\/p>\n It comes with a 35 litre mulching bag to collect debris when used on vacuum mode<\/p>\n The cable length is 10 metres (33 feet approx)<\/p>\n This Netta model also comes with a rake, shoulder strap and wheels<\/p>\n 85% buyer satisfaction based on 300+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n This blower is a blower, vacuum and also shreds at a ratio of 10:1. It is powered by a 3000 watt motor with variable speed. <\/p>\n To go along with that it has a 40 litre collection bag. The cable length is 10 metres of cable and it has the usual style of shoulder strap<\/p>\n There is a useful nozzle support wheel for easy of use on hard surfaces. It weighs 4.9 kg.<\/p>\n We like this option as you can adjust the speed between 93 to 167 mph which can be useful on flower beds without causing unnecessary damage to plants<\/p>\n 88% buyer satisfaction based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n This blower is a blower, vacuum and also shreds at a ratio of 10:1. <\/p>\n Like many of these it is powered by a 3000 watt motor with variable speed.<\/p>\n To go along with that it has a 35 litre collection bag. The cable length is 10 metres of cable and it has the usual style of shoulder strap<\/p>\n There is a nozzle support wheel for easy of use on hard surfaces. It weighs 3 kg.<\/p>\n This model comes with a 2 year warranty<\/p>\n 88% buyer satisfaction based on 900+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n The vast majority of buyers still go for an electric leaf blower. More and more are making the move to the cordless options. However, there are still some people who prefer the more powerful petrol driven option. Just below we have included the most popular choice for UK buyers<\/p>\n This leaf blower from the well known McCulloch brand still leads the way as the best selling petrol option. The backpack style makes it very popular<\/p>\n It is designed for heavy duty use and is certainly built to last<\/p>\n It has a 46cc petrol powered engine with an output of 1.5kW and capable of blow speeds up to 355km\/h ( so VERY powerful)<\/p>\n It comes with a backpack harness for genuine comfort during prolonged use<\/p>\n It has the advantage of speed control and also cruise control<\/p>\n It weighs 9.2kg which is light for a petrol blower and has variable blow speeds, an adjustable handle position and easy to attach tubes<\/p>\n 88% buyer satisfaction based on 800+ online buyer reviews<\/p>\n Almost inevitably, your choice will come down to a couple of things:<\/p>\n So as you can see, there are a few initial decisions to consider. Most people will buy the lower priced electric corded version. You can get a very good one for under \u00a350, and that will last you for quite a few years.<\/p>\n If you need one that is more portable, then opt for a cordless or even a petrol version. That will allow you to use it anywhere you like without any restriction. You also don’t have to worry about tripping over electrical leads.<\/p>\n Above we have covered off what are probably the key buying decisions, that you will need to make. However, there are a few other considerations and features, that you should be aware of. We have listed those just below.<\/p>\n Many of these leaf blowers include a mulching capability. In other words they chop up the leaves and make them into a smaller mulch. That mulch can then be better disposed of, or used as a compost. Leaf vacuums have also got a shredding ratio. This is how quickly the leaves can be shredded. A typical shredding rate is 10:1.<\/span><\/p>\n Like any normal vacuum cleaner leaf blowers are only as powerful as the motor that drives them. In simple terms, the bigger the motor, the higher their capacity to either blow leaves, or suck them up and mulch them. Typical motor sizes are 2,500 watts 2,600 watts, 2,700 watts, 2,800 watts, and 3000 watts.The gas powered ones will have 500, 750 or 1,000 watt motors, but they are powered by a stronger power source such as a 25 cc engine, so equally effective.<\/p>\n Another thing worth considering is how much the bag that captures the leaves can hold. You don’t want to be making several trips backwards and forwards to the bin, or the compost heap. The larger the bag, the more they can hold. Typical bag capacities are 35 litres, and 45 litres though they can some in sizes inbetween those<\/p>\n Almost all of these come with a shoulder strap. This is normally draped over one shoulder, and helps take most of the weight of the actual blower. These should be adjustable and also comfortable enough to prevent them from digging into your shoulder. Some will have padding and that does help.<\/p>\n Ideally you want your leaf blower\/vaccuum to be as light as possible. These are naturally heavy as they have motors, a bag and the casing. The shoulder strap will help. Another useful option is to have wheels on the bottom so as they can be used to move it along the ground.<\/p>\n This helps to reduce strain and pressure on your shoulders, arms and back. As a result that will allow you to work for prolonged periods without any signs of user fatigue. The wheels on the ground are also a good option when working on harder surfaces as it means you can rest the blower on the wheels.Typical weights for this type of product are around 3.5-4.5 Kg for a corded version, about 5 Kg for a cordless one including the battery weight and around 6-7 Kg for a petrol version (with the 2 stroke fuel included)<\/p>\n A useful feature is to have this safety cut-off. In other words if the motor gets too hot, then the cut-off kicks in, and stops the motor from getting damaged.<\/p>\n Some of the more expensive options offer you what is termed variable speed. This allows you to set the flow rate, or how quickly the blower blows or the vacuum sucks. For example you can blow dry leaves at a lower rate, and then increase that, to deal with the more stubborn wet leaves.<\/p>\n This of course only applies to the electric corded versions. You can use this with an external extension lead, but we would recommend fitting an RCD to the plug. That will help keep you protected from electrical shocks. Typical cable lengths for the corded version are around 6 metres (20 feet), 10 metres long (33 feet) It will always depend on the size of the garden. Almost always with any corded leaf blower, the lead is simply never long enough.<\/p>\n It is always important to have some type of manufacturer warranty. 12 and 24 months are the most popular offered by manufacturers. Most of these warranties will cover parts only. You do of course have your normal consumer rights.<\/p>\n \u201d<\/p>\n Thanks for visiting our UK gardening website which is made to help any beginner gardener. Many people enjoy their garden and our tips and advice are all written to help you get the most out of your outdoor space.<\/p>\n The website team are a group of experienced gardeners who share useful information and we were all beginner gardeners at some point. 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