Is this powerful enough to move a pile of leaves, dislodge wet leaves, etc.? Are the Stihl blowers more powerful?
1291065
This blower will move a decent pile of dry leaves not a pile of wet leaves. I have an Echo PB-251 that is more powerful than this blower and it will not move a pile of wet leaves. If you are looking to move a pile of wet leaves you will not be happy with any hand held blower. If you are looking to move a few wet leaves you will be just fine with this blower. You need a powerful backpack blower if you want to move a pile of wet leaves.I suspect that some of the Stihl hand held blowers are more powerful than this blower.
1291066
This blower is quite powerful and capable of blowing a good-size pile of leaves, wet leaves and so forth. Being 4-cycle, it is quieter in operation, and it starts on the first crank nearly every time. Being a hand-held model, naturally it is not as powerful as the larger back-pack versions, but it will do a fine job with most tasks. I previously owned the smallest back-pack Stihl blower -- and I liked it okay -- but I don't think that model was quite as powerful as this hand-held unit, and it certainly wasn't as precision-crafted. That said, Stihl products are universally well engineered and well made, and either brand (and Echo as well) will do a fine job. You should match the blower with the task at hand, and these hand-held blowers are not designed for real big, heavy jobs but more for clearing sidewalks and driveways and so forth. The Makita is a fine, precision product, and I highly recommend it!
1291067
It is powerful enough to move a pile of leaves. Haven't used it much with wet leaves so can't really say how well it performs there - I don't think it would have a problem with wet leaves. As far as it being compared to Stihl, I haven't used that brand but they all have ratings for how much air they move. You could go by that to compare.
1937811
No, its got a pretty powerful stream but not that strong. You would be looking for something more along the lines of a power washer.
1636951
Intake diameter is 5-3/4 inches and 4-3/4 at the blower. If you need just a few leaves picked up, it should be ok. More importantly,yo u will probably find that the BAG is the limitation - for picking up lots of leaves, at least for carrying the weight of them yourself. And then, filling it and emptying it and emptying and emptying - will be the hassle. For leaf pick up I recommend this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TROY-BILT-47279-Self-Propelled-5HP-Chipper-Vacuum-/400795160515? These are only available used now. There is also an 8hp model. The flat snorkel works well for raking into front or driving over grass and the hose kit, attached in place of the snorkel, is great for reaching into foundation plantings and under bushes. The unit carries the bag with leaves and is self propelled. It also chops leaves to finer shred and has stick/branch chipping capability. I've modified mine by removing out feed and bag so that it shoots out another hose into my screen covered garden cart, so I unload the cart 1/3 to 1/4 of the times I'd need with the bag. I have two of these units. Another option is this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_498588-270-24A-07MP766_0__?productId=50037138&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-OutdoorPowerEquipment-_-SosSnowthrowerAccessories-_-50037138&CAWELAID=320011480001414613&kpid=50037138&CAGPSPN=pla&k_clickID=545a5943-f340-22a9-5a48-00000d2d338a&kpid=50037138 Which is available from Sears and others. This is a smaller and lighter version, originally designed by Troy-bilt, and it does not shred leaves 1:10 but only 1:4, which may be sufficient for your needs. The smaller diameter hose kit may also be an issue for your larger leaves. Usually, this is an issue with damp or wet leaves. DRY leaves are best for pick up. So, more frequent pick up, before they get built up and flattened and layered, etc. I've been using these for 20 years on 1/2 acre of completely treed house lot. So, I do claim experience and expertise. Good luck with your leaves!
152546
It may be powerful enough to blow such debris, but not to vacuum it. Making mulch from twigs and acorns seems to me to be more what you'd expect from a wood grinder. I can say I really like my blower-vac and that I have not had any trouble using it while avoiding vacuuming up little rocks or whatnot that would damage it. For an older lady like myself, this is far superior to raking and bagging leaves.
1463552
Yeah, it's pretty quite for a leaf blower. But it definitely doesn't blow leaves very well.
171990
NO - this is a light duty yard blower. It works great on hard surfaces such as concrete and wooden decks but does not do well around shrubs or on gravel. My wife uses it for cleaning the paver deck around the pool, the garage and driveway. It is very light and she thinks it is great. Ther battery lasts about 45 minutes which is a long time when you are sweeping.
722161
I have not used the blowing function like that, so I am not able to provide you with an accurate answer. It seems to me that the blowing capabilities move dust, leaves and dirt, but it is not like a gas-powered leaf blower at all. Sorry that I could not be more help.
1098289
I bought this originally to sweep up sawdust in my woodshop. I have used this to sweep the pavers in my backyard and it works great. It has a lot of suction power.
463037
I would doubt that it could shred a lot of leaves without a lot of attention. I think you would do better with a lawn mower
2183168
Yes, absolutely, the Work WG508, will effectively vacuum those small leaves for you, it even vacuums the leaves from the sand, leaving the sand behind. I love using the work, its amazing.
879879
The battery for this model lasts a long time on the lower setting which is what I mostly use for blowing leaves and pine needles off my pool deck. It's great to not have to drag an electric cord around the pool!!! This model is pretty powerful at the highest setting, and if you're using it to blow grass clippings off the driveway and walkways, it'll work great. If you're intending to use it in place of a rake in the yard for your grass clippings, I'd stick with the rake or buy an electric or gas blower.
366335
I love mine, but we don't have a lot of leaves. It picks up what leaves we do have, and the sand. Just make sure you clean it after every use.
1986678
Its not nearly as loud as my shop vac nor nearly as powerful as a regular leaf blower. It's something to dry my motorcycle with or quickly blow around doors or clean off the shop floor. Its not too loud and its not a replacement for a real leaf blower. Its a quick no cord alternative for short duration jobs.
1356079
yes - it has variable speeds - it is pretty powerful on hight - even cleaned some of the old grass stuck in my edging. and on low I can blow the clippings off the mulch without blowing mulch all over the yard!
989324
I haven't used mine in vacuum mode yet but I believe that the power with which it blows grass and leaves it will easily pickup grass clippings and much more. Like you I am skeptical about most manufacturers claims but this blower works so well and much better I expected, I don't think you can go wrong in buying it and will be more then pleased once you have used it. When I was reading the reviews on this blower/vac the only complaint I read was that it picked tree twigs as well as the grass and I guess this individual couldn't figure out that all he had was to not hold the vac tube so close to the ground. I haven't used mine in vacuum mode yet but I believe that the power with which it blows grass and leaves it will easily pickup grass clippings and much more. Like you I am skeptical about most manufacturers claims but this blower works so well and much better I expected, I don't think you can go wrong in buying it and will be more then pleased once you have used it. When I was reading the reviews on this blower/vac the only complaint I read was that it picked tree twigs as well as the grass and I guess this individual couldn't figure out that all he had was to not hold the vac tube so close... » Read More I haven't used mine in vacuum mode yet but I believe that the power with which it blows grass and leaves it will easily pickup grass clippings and much more. Like you I am skeptical about most manufacturers claims but this blower works so well and much better I expected, I don't think you can go wrong in buying it and will be more then pleased once you have used it. When I was reading the reviews on this blower/vac the only complaint I read was that it picked tree twigs as well as the grass and I guess this individual couldn't figure out that all he had was to not hold the vac tube so close to the ground. « Show Less
196091
It is light weight and works good for lighter duty jobs. It would not be good for blowing wet leaves, etc.
1405053
No, it's a great tool but it will never hold up trimming an acre of black berries. I would go with the professional globe Stihl or something comparable. This item is designed for light residential use. Thanks and good luck with your project.