What's this? Based on sweeping and loosening, handling, noise, and, where applicable, vacuuming. Displayed scores are rounded; models are listed in order of precise overall score.
Approximate retail price:
$59.99
Summary:The Toro Super Blower Vac 51592 is a 12amp electric hand held multiple speed blower weighing 7.5 pounds. And it can be used in the vacuuming mode.
Sweeping: Indicates the speed of moving a pile of leaves.
Loosening: Indicates the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from the lawn.
Vacuuming: Reflects how quickly and effectively models with vacuum capability pick up leaves and how finely they are mulched.
Handling and ease of use: Includes ease of maneuvering, using controls, and changing modes.
Noise at ear: Blower-mode noise is based on our measurements at the operator's ear level. Models rated Fair or Poor at ear level emitted at least 85 dBA, loud enough to warrant hearing protection.
Noise at 50 feet: Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 decibels (dBA).
About This Brand
Another leading brand of electric leaf blowers, Toro makes lightweight plug-in electric models that weigh 5 to 8 lbs. Toro uses line names Power Sweep, Super Blower and Power Blower on some of its models. Toro leaf blowers are among the most widely available, and can be found in mass merchants, home centers, Web retailers and hardware stores.
Features & Specs - Toro Super Blower Vac 51592
Weight (lbs.) To the nearest half-pound in blower mode.
Weight (lbs.)
8
cc/amp Engine cubic centimeters (cc) and motor electrical amperage (amps) are from the manufacturer.
cc/amp
12amp
Multiple speeds On an electric blower or a variable throttle on a gas-powered blower, these let you increase power for sweeping on hard surfaces or open ground and decrease it around fragile garden beds.
Multiple speeds
Yes
Vacuum capability Comes with the necessary attachments including a collection bag to convert to vacuuming mode for sucking up leaves and debris.
Vacuum capability
Yes
Translucent fuel tank A clear tank lets you see at a glance when fuel is running low.
Translucent fuel tank
NA
Spring assisted starting To makes starting easier, a pull-cord assembly with this feature has a built-in spring that winds up as the starting rope is pulled, to reduce the force necessary to start the engine.
Spring assisted starting
NA
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture, as do the more common two-cycle engines used on most trimmers.
I have had this blower for over 8 years and it's performed great. Very powerful. It's taken a lot of unintental abuse and has held up well. It only just failed, most likely due to too small of an extension cord. The motor still works, but the high amp draw melted the plug on the blower. It's the older design, where the AC prongs protruded directly from the motor housing. The new design with the dongle should last much better. Hope to get 10+ years out of the new one! Use a good extension cord.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
PETER RABBIT
from
GREER, S.C.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
TORO SUPER BLOWER # 51592
11/19/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Excellant Buy
Powerful
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
None
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Clearing Sawdust
Comment:
THIS IS A VERY POWERFULL BLOWER! IT WILL MOVE WET LEAVES ALMOST AS GOOD AS DRY LEAVES.IT WILL GET THE JOB DONE QUICKLY. IT HAS A VERY GOOD BALANCE TO IT AS WELL.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Retired Blue Knight
from
Cleveland, OH
(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great blower! Mine lasted 7 years!
2/19/2012
Pros
Easy start not like gas
Easy to Use
Powerful
Very light weight
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Need PROPER heavy chords
Noisy
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Blowing Light Snow
Blow off patio furniture
Clean dirt off porch
Mulching Leaves
Comment:
I bought my blower May 4,2004 (it was model 51591 back then)and it only lasted about 2 weeks and burned out. I took it in for warrenty and they replaced it but the nice man was stumped as to why it had burned out. When we discussed how I had been using it and the extension chord he suggested I look at the gauge and make sure it was strong enough for the machine. I was using two chords to go the length I needed which was 150 ft. & it turned out they were cheap and not the right gauge. (They were orange heavy gauge but they were 16 gauge and I went down to the heavier 12 gauge.) I got the right ones needed and the machine lasted from mid June 2004 until Sept 2011 when it broke. (I believe it had been dropped???) The machine would start but not blow. I bought another one and expect it to last longer as others won't have access to it. I used that blower during those years twice a week (2 houses) after cutting the lawns and weedwacking. Then in the fall it really got a work-out with both homes having huge amounts of leaves being mulched. I am 60 yrs old and in so-so shape and used this for up to 1 1/2 hr at a time....it was so light weight it was no problem. My old Craftsman hurt my back after 10 mins and didn't blow 1/2 as well. This is a great machine!
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