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.
Price range:
$71.24 - $98.87
Summary:The Toro Ultra Blower Vac 51599 is a 12amp electric hand held multiple speed blower weighing 7.6 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 Ultra Blower Vac 51599
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.
less than tenhours on motor. sudden loss of power and motor burnt up! do not buy...
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Doug
from
Covington, LA
2.0
MOTOR QUIT
12/30/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Good Power Moves Debris
Powerful
Cons
Breaks Down
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Comment:
This blower was great while it lasted but I've only had it two years. It has a lot of power and moved debris very well but today I was using it to blow out my gutters and the power fell off all of a sudden. I then noticed an odor similar to an electrical fire and it started smoking. Tore it apart and everything appeared normal. Put it back together and had the same problem with the motor. I like the performance but it should last longer than two years. Reluctant to buy another.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
4.0
(based on 5 reviews)
By
Lifeat
User has 1 Day of experience with this product
4.0
Toro Electric Ultra Blower
01/02/2008
Strength
Does a great job of blowing leaves, without using gas and oil, saves my back, low cost to run and it blows strong, all the time, unlike my gas powered blower.
Weakness
None, so far.
I have not tried to mulch leaves with this machine because it does such a good job of blowing the leaves away from hard to get to places, I use my mulching lawnmower, to finish the job. The Toro Ultra is a good investment. Get you one and put the gas blower down, you will breathe easier.
This product has a shoulder strap that makes it easy to carry around for big jobs. The metal impeller looks very durable for long use.
Weakness
The only weakness is the cord. We have a large backyard and will need an extention to reach the whole yard and we have a pool so we have to be careful with the cord around water.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my dad and he loves it. He likes that is chops the leaves into mulch which can then be used around new trees that can use some ground coverage. This product makes a great gift for anyone who has a lot of yard work.
Powerful enough blower, adequate leaf shredder, metal impeller and infinite variable speed motor.
Weakness
Vacuum is rather weak; but expected.
After a few months of weekend use, this Blower/Vacuum has both it's good points and bad. First, it's electric instead of gas! It's size/weight ratio is a plus for it's power. It does what it claims to do which is a big plus in today's market. The shredder does a fine job for what it picks up albeit not as much as I had originally hoped for. The blower does a fine enough job though, and with the variable speed control, works wonders for garages and other tight spots around the house. I guess my only really big complaint would be the lack of power in the vacuum, but for a corded electrical device, it's to be expected. Don't plan on having this replace your gas-powered machine, but rather as supplemental item in your gardening arsenal.
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