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:
$75.99 - $119.99
Summary:The Weed Eater FB25 is a 25cc gasoline hand held multiple speed blower weighing 8 pounds.
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
Weedeater markets electric and gas leaf blowers. Weedeater products are value priced and many are lightweight. Weedeater leaf blowers can be found at mass merchants, Web retailers, and hardware stores.
Features & Specs - Weed Eater FB25
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
25cc
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
No
Translucent fuel tank A clear tank lets you see at a glance when fuel is running low.
Translucent fuel tank
Yes
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
No
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.
Great Leaf Blower for the price. If I get a year or two out of it for the money I spent I'll buy another.<br />All two stoke motors become hard to start at some point. I found that only mixing enough gas and oil for each use helps prevent starting problems. Another great thing I like is the blower intake is at the bottom of unit so it won't suck in your clothing. A lot of the more expensive blowers draw from the side.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
JW
from
Roseville, CA
1.0
Bargain price for a reason
12/6/2012
Pros
Good When It Ran
Cons
Breaks Down
Difficult to Start
Realiability
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Comment:
Did research through CR about a year ago and purchased Weed Eater FB25 secondary to ratings and price point. Used weekly during summer (15 minutes) and very little in winter. After one good summer season, the machine stopped starting and when it did start would only run for a few minutes. No carburator adjustments found, probably would cost more to fix the unit than to buy a new electric model.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Ed
from
Wilmington, Delaware
1.0
Works great when new, but watch out!
11/9/2012
Pros
Runs Great When New
Cons
Fuel Problems In Future
Best Uses
Taking Up Space In Garage
Comment:
Like other commenters, my unit ran great for the first year. I don't use it as often as most, usually only in the fall. All of a sudden it would not run in the run position and I had to leave the choke in the half on position. This just cascaded into problems keeping it running. Actually, I am very disappointed in the product. I will check to see if they honor the warrenty, but others here have already tried and weeed eater won't.
14 people have reviewed this model.
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