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Consumer Reports Reviews Leaf blowers

Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Leaf blower reviews. We review different types of Leaf blowers. Our Leaf blower reviews will help you decide what Leaf blower is best for you.

Consumer Reports Leaf blower reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Leaf blower ratings where you will see our Leaf blower reviews on Handling & ease of use, Noise at ear, Noise at 50 ft., Loosening, Vacuuming and Sweeping. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Leaf blowers that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Leaf blower Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsRyobi RY08420 Reviews
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Ryobi RY08420
Type: Gasoline backpack blowers
Summary:

This Ryobi 42-cc, backpack leaf blower is gasoline-powered and weighs 18 lbs. It comes with a 3-year warranty.

 
 
The Ryobi RY08420 Leaf blower has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Multiple speeds and cc/amp.
ratingsTroy-Bilt TB2BPEC Reviews
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Troy-Bilt TB2BPEC
Type: Gasoline backpack blowers
Summary: This Troy-Bilt 27-cc, backpack leaf blower is gasoline-powered and weighs 17.8 lbs. It comes with a 2-year warranty.
 
 
The Troy-Bilt TB2BPEC Leaf blower has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Multiple speeds, Translucent fuel tank, cc/amp and Spring assisted starting.
ratingsStihl BGA85 Reviews
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Stihl BGA85
Type: Battery handheld blowers
Summary: This Stihl 36-volt, handheld leaf blower is battery-powered, weighs 9.6 lbs., and lacks vacuum capability. It comes with a 2-year warranty.
 
 
The Stihl BGA85 Leaf blower has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Multiple speeds and cc/amp.
ratingsHomelite UT42120 Reviews
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Homelite UT42120
Type: Electric handheld blowers
Summary:

This Homelite 12-amp, corded-electric handheld leaf blower weighs 6.4 lbs. and has vacuum capability. It comes with a 2-year warranty.

 
 
The Homelite UT42120 Leaf blower has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Multiple speeds, cc/amp and Vacuum capability.
ratingsEcho PB-250LN Reviews
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Echo PB-250LN
Type: Gasoline handheld blowers
Summary:

This Echo 25.4-cc, handheld leaf blower is gasoline-powered, weighs 9.5 lbs., and lacks vacuum capability. It comes with a 5-year warranty.

 
 
The Echo PB-250LN Leaf blower has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Multiple speeds, Translucent fuel tank and cc/amp.