Makita AS001GZ 40V Max Li-ion XGT Brushless Dust Blower, Batteries and Chargers Not Included

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The brushless motor runs cooler and more efficiently for longer life and delivers speeds up to 143 MPH air velocity. Select turbo boost mode for 564 CFM to move heavy debris. stage telescoping blower nozzle features an adjustment range of 5" extending pipe closer to ground for user convenience

There are other features to consider with a cordless leaf blower as well such as weight. Do you need a real lightweight machine or would you be okay with a heavier unit with a shoulder sling? Got some huge piles to blow down? Centrifugal fans create a steadier flow of air but require more power to run. This fan design is found in many heating, cooling, and drying systems because the airflow is higher pressure.

The EGO Power+ LB4800 56V Cordless Leaf Blower is an amazing tool for medium-sized yards and landscapes. It works well for everything you need it for. There are no cords, no gasoline, no choke lever, and nothing to prime. Take it off the wall and get your work done. It really isn’t any more complicated than that. The brushless motor delivers up to 480 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of airflow at around 92 MPH. For average tasks, this will be more than enough for what you need. The unit features three speeds, low, high, and turbo. The triggers and speed switch to make the leaf blower go are a little cumbersome to operate but that’s not the end of the world. The kit that we’re reviewing here includes two 20V 2.5Ah batteries and a dual-charger; it’s a great deal if you have other Worx power tools. Keep in mind that 40V batteries aren’t compatible with this blower (it’s really a 2x20V leaf blower for 40 combined Volts of power) nor do they work with the dual-charger.

Worx makes a lot of cordless electric power tools but the WG591 Turbine 56V Cordless Electric Leaf Blower is definitely one of their most popular tools. This thing throws out over 465 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM) powered by a 56V rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The motor is brushless which is more efficient and should last much longer than a brushed model. The 40V max XGT® Brushless High-Speed Dust Blower is a handheld solution with a convenient in-line design for focused dust and debris removal. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers up to 447 MPH and 39 CFM with four speed settings, and up to 50 minutes of continuous run time with a 40V XGT® 2.5Ah battery (battery sold separately). It includes five nozzles for a range of applications.The SnapFresh Max comes with a 20V battery and a charger, which is something you don’t always see with electric blowers. Just note that you only get about 20 minutes of use at max speed from one battery (or 35 minutes of use at low speeds). For that reason, you would be wise to invest in a second battery if you need to do any serious tasks. It’s a very powerful, very efficient, and very effective leaf blower. My challenge, unfortunately, lies with the included 56 Volt battery. It’s a 2Ah version which means you’re only going to get about 15 solid operational minutes out of a charge, less if you throttle up with the turbo feature. Centrifugal fans, on the other hand, move air radially (from the center) instead of pulling air through the fan parallel to the axis. Air is pulled through a side intake and the blades mounted to a circular fan hub spin, thereby catching the incoming air and throwing it away from the hub at a 90-degree angle. The Greenworks LB-390 delivers a reasonable 390 cubic feet per minute of air volume so while it’s not ideal for moving large piles of leaves, it is perfect for small yards, workshops, and driveways. This particular model is very well-reviewed online and Greenworks has a large fan base devoted to their tools. While they don’t have the heft and high-build quality of expensive tools, their effectiveness and price point definitely fill a niche. By the time you fuel your gas-powered machine, set the choke, pump the carburetor, and pull the cord a few times, your cordless leaf blower has already been working hard for ten minutes. Simply plug the battery in, press the button, and you’re on your way to clean your yard.

The 3-stage telescopic nozzle gives you both the reach and capability to cover large distances or by making it shorter, can cover a larger area. The Makita DUB182Z 18V LXT Cordless Blower is primarily designed for a shop environment but can take on yard work on a limited scale such as clearing grass clippings and leaves. Makita tools are typically more expensive than other brands because of their high-quality and historic durability, not to mention its large family of power tools utilizing the 18V LXT battery platform. So when you see the price of this blower and think to yourself, “Wow, what a deal!”, understand that the DUB182Z is not going to move those medium-sized piles of soaking wet leaves effectively. Also, keep in mind that the battery and charger are sold separately.Keep in mind that leaf blowers are meant for large, general use. You are going to want a good leaf rake for detailed work around shrubs and corners. Also, think about an electric leaf shredder to reduce that pile to a fraction of its original footprint. How Does a Cordless Leaf Blower Work? The bright side is that the WG591 will throw so much air out that your work shouldn’t take that long even when dealing with large piles of wet leaves. If you’re looking for a commercial blower, keep looking. But for most homeowners, this leaf blower should be more than enough. One last note before you go and pour through our list of best cordless leaf blowers: don’t assume that recognizable names like DeWalt and Craftsman are the only ones you should look at. The advances in cordless tools and battery power have made it possible for new companies like Greenworks and EGO to bring some amazing tools to the marketplace. Suitable for a range of applications, this blower features a 3 stage telescopic nozzle. With a continuous run time of 15 minutes with a 4aH battery when used in cruise control, the blower also features a boost mode which would give 6.5 mins of an impressive 17N max blowing force. The DeWalt uses a variation of the axial fan design that’s more of a jet turbine; because of that, the leaf blower has more of a loud whine to it rather than the roar of a vacuum cleaner. It’s still not loud enough to cause problems with your neighbors. The DeWalt DCBL720P1 20V Brushless Cordless Leaf Blower is a great solution for your medium-sized yard.

At the heart of the blower is Makita’s Brushless motor which ensures the life of the blower, the life and power usage of the battery as well as reducing the need for continual maintenance of the tool. It maintains a high air volume and speed. For those stubborn areas, a boost mode is available to push out 20N Max force. Thanks to its design, the blower is also resistant to splashing water – IPX4 rating is perfect if you come across puddles. Power and battery life should be key considerations when looking at cordless leaf blowers. If you have a large yard with a lot of trees there will ultimately be large piles of leaves to move around. This will require power. And with more power comes the need for a larger battery to provide it.

What are the factors to consider when buying a Makita blower vac?

XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications The unit is very lightweight which may come at the expense of material and build quality. While it’s very powerful and incredibly easy to move around, it feels like a tool of lesser quality than it really is.