Run time is your main concern. If you run more then 20 minutes on max speed, get gas. Otherwise take battery.sam123 wrote: ↑ I've already got a corded one, but the cord is a hassle. I'd like to get a battery or gas powered one. Which is most eco friendly? Which is the most powerful battery one. I'd like comments from owners as well as to their performance and longevity.
Obviously, best value is a big consideration.
Thanks in advance for your time.
Agreed. What is the point of these things?
Leaf blowers aren't just for leaves. For example, I'd like to see you clean a shop vac filter or dry your vehicle after washing with a corn broom or rake.Copper1212 wrote: ↑ Agreed. What is the point of these things?
blow all unwanted debris off your property.Copper1212 wrote: ↑ Agreed. What is the point of these things?
At least one local government around here is giving consideration to banning gas powered leaf blowers, at least ones used by homeowners.
Interesting... I see commercial landscaping companies as the problem. They literally blow debris off their clients property onto the streets, or somewhere else. Time is money.macnut wrote: ↑ At least one local government around here is giving consideration to banning gas powered leaf blowers, at least ones used by homeowners.
Not necessarily from an eco point of view but based purely on the noise level and the annoyance factor for neighbours and the community at large.
All to do with human flourishing and liveable cities.
For professional yard care companies there would need to be exemptions and/or a phase-in period.
I think it will happen eventually on a broad basis. Something to include in your buying decision when considering return on investment?
Yes, indeed! It can be a quite fruitless and self-centered exercise.MarkL89865 wrote: ↑ I see commercial landscaping companies as the problem. They literally blow debris off their clients property onto the streets, or somewhere else.
Where did you pick it up?eonibm wrote: ↑ I just bought a Stihl lithium battery leaf blower and 2 extra 30 min batteries. There's a sale on now where you get the second battery half price. I've always used an electric one but have lots of trees and shrubs and got tired of maneuvering around them with the electrical cord. I've owned a Stihl lithium battery chain saw for years and just love their German engineering. I'll keep the electric leaf blower as I can run it in reverse on the pile of leaves to shred them and then put them in the compost.
Stihl dealer (actually have 2 in my area but didn't get a flyer). Battery sale is until end of November.
