Clearing leaves isn't just a fall chore. Pruning in spring and during warm summers also results in leaves falling due to dry conditions. A leaf blower is therefore useful year-round. Are you planning to buy a leaf blower? What should you consider when buying and comparing leaf blowers? And which one is best for your situation? We've listed the options for you.
The best leaf blower for you
Do you have a garden or yard with a hedge and trees? Or perhaps a garden with only low-growing plants? In every situation, you'll have to deal with leaf debris and pruning waste. Do you have a lot of leaves that will take you hours to blow, or is the job done quickly? The best leaf blower for you depends largely on your situation.
A handheld leaf blower for small jobs
Do you have a standard garden and a moderate amount of leaves? Then a handheld leaf blower is usually sufficient, as the job doesn't take much time.
A backpack leaf blower for the bigger job
For extended leaf blower use, a backpack blower is a comfortable and ergonomic choice. You carry the power source (fuel tank) on your back and the blower in your hand.
For the green professional or private individual with a large garden or plot, we recommend the backpack gasoline leaf blower Definitely recommend. After all, you not only have to blow a lot, but also walk a lot. A proper weight distribution is very helpful in this case. Moreover, this solution usually offers more blowing capacity.
Would you rather collect the leaves directly in a collection bag? Then a leaf vacuum or leaf blower with suction function ideal. The leaf vacuum can also be used as standard Leaf blower, so you don't need another machine for this. Make sure the leaves are in one or more piles. In no time, you can vacuum up the leaves and throw them on a compost heap or in a green waste bin. These leaf vacuums are both petrol as electric powered variant available.
Tip: There are various accessories available for leaf blowers and leaf vacuums to make work even more enjoyable.
A battery-powered leaf blower
Battery-powered garden tools have become very popular in recent years, not only for homeowners but also for professional users. This also applies to the battery-powered leaf blower .
These battery garden machines such as Battery-powered leaf blowers certainly have a number of advantages:
- Quiet for the user and living environment
- At least as powerful as petrol-powered garden machines
- Environmentally friendly, because no harmful gases are released
- Freedom of use through wireless working
- No fuel smell
The right battery choice
If you choose a battery-powered leaf blower, it's important to have the right battery. The type of battery you choose depends on the battery life. For larger jobs, for example, it's helpful to have a more powerful battery (from the professional series). This way, you'll never encounter any surprises.
The exact battery life also depends on how you use the leaf blower. If you operate continuously at full power, the battery will drain faster than when blowing at normal power.
Tip: Do you have multiple Stihl cordless tools that you want to use one after the other? Then choose a spare battery and a quick charger so you don't have to interrupt your work.
A battery series is available for both residential and professional battery-powered users, and is interchangeable. We've previously outlined the options and choices for the right battery. Read more about choosing the right battery here: " A Stihl battery-powered garden tool – Which battery should I choose? "
Leaf blowers in various sizes, from large to small.
As mentioned, there is a wide selection of leaf blowers available in various sizes, from small and compact leaf blowers to heavier backpack blowers . The capacity of a leaf blower is expressed in cubic meters per hour (m3 per hour) combined with the air speed. The air speed is expressed in meters per second .
It's logical that a professional user often chooses a high-capacity leaf blower. After all, a lot of work needs to be done in a short time and a large area needs to be covered. For quicker jobs around the house, a handheld leaf blower is the perfect tool.
Kraakman Garden Machinery is happy to help you choose the right leaf blower with our top 3 within the reliable range of leaf blowers.
Hand-held leaf blowers
- Stihl BG 56 leaf blower (gasoline) – strong clean-up work
- Stihl BGE 71 leaf blower (electric) – plug & play
- Stihl BG 86 leaf blower (petrol) – pure power
Hand-held battery leaf blowers
- Stihl BGA 45 leaf blower – the handy entry-level model
- Stihl BGA 86 leaf blower – the stronger middle class
- Stihl BGA 200 leaf blower – the powerful top model
Backpack gasoline leaf blowers
- Stihl BR 350 leaf blower – the comfortable choice
- Stihl BR 430 leaf blower – a perfect choice
- Stihl BR 800 CE leaf blower – the most powerful choice!
Need advice on the right leaf blower or leaf vacuum?
We are aware that the possibilities are extensive and that is why we are happy to assist you if you are having trouble finding what you are looking for online. Visit our branches or send an email to info@kraakmantuinmachines.nl with your question. You can also contact the specialists at Kraakman Tuinmachines by phone at 085 - 0801902.
