Weed Eater FB25

Leaf Blowers / Gasoline Handheld Blowers

This Weed Eater 25-cc, handheld leaf blower is gasoline-powered, weighs 8 lbs., and lacks vacuum capability. It comes with a 2-year warranty.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Sweeping

/ 5

Loosening

/ 5

Power

/ 5

Handling and ease of use

/ 5

Run time

/ 5

Charge time

/ 5

Noise at ear

/ 5

Noise at 50 ft.

/ 5

Vacuuming

/ 5

Color

/ 5

CR's Feedback

A number of our user reviews cite problems such as starting trouble, breakdowns, and overall lackluster quality. Other complaints mentioned problems with the recoil starter. We did not experience these problems in our testing. Fuel-related difficulties, however, could be solved through the use of ethanol-free fuel, such as pre-mixed canned fuel. (We summarize negative experiences for high-scoring models with at least 10 user reviews.)

Detailed Test Results

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).

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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).

Features & Specs

Features

Spring assisted starting

Vacuum capability

Translucent fuel tank

Yes

Specs

Weight (lbs.)

cc/amp

25-cc

Volts

Multiple speeds

Yes

Four-cycle engine

Warranty (yrs.)

Performance

Fuel type

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Leaf Blowers

Weed Eater FB25

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