Why it's best: Gas-powered blowers are powerful, but noisy and fume-producing. The Toro is light, relatively quiet, and extremely powerful. It can blow away big piles of debris in a hurry. Its strong magnesium impeller blades can mulch leaves and shred clippings. This is great for reducing your trash footprint, since it lets you chop the contents of as many as 16 bags of leaves down to one.
By using a quick-release latch you can convert the blower into a powerful vacuum for use with the included vacuum tubes and bag. The unit is light weight (7.5 pounds) and ergonomically designed for easy holding and maneuvering. Its impressive 235 mph air-stream can dispatch just about any cleanup job. It will quickly become one of your favorite outdoor tools.
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Why it's a best pick: If you need a small but powerful electric blower, the best one is the Weed Eater WEB160 7.5 Amp 160 MPH Electric Blower. While not as powerful as the Toro Ultra, at just 4.5 pounds it's lighter than the Toro, and around half the Toro's price. It has a strong 160 mph output, which more than enough for everything from blowing away leaves to cleaning gutters. And its light weight is just right for people who have trouble with heavier units. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
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