Elec cordless leaf blowers

[H Richard]

It's that time of year. We've had corded leaf blowers for many years, but looking at cordless. I've heard good things about Ego brand. Can't seem to find real specs, (weight, is it multi speed or dialed variable?) How long do batteries take to recharge?

We have small yard but a couple of large trees. I know I don't need the biggest ones, but around a 100 mph should be more than plenty to move what we have.

Anyone any experience?

 

[digi-shots]

Also in the market for a battery blower. Our local Lowe’s has a fairly good assortment including the EGO brand.

You might want to check Lowe’s if you have one in your area and take a look at them. They are pricier than other brands but maybe you “get what you pay for”

I’m looking at the Craftsman brand mainly because I already have other battery operated lawn stuff and they all use the same battery. It’s not that big a deal to stop and swap out batteries. I’m really getting tired of dragging electrical cord all over the yard.. and really dislike gas powered ones (great when they work, but hate getting them started).

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I had a Ryobi 18v. Worked ok for smaller projects, like clean-up after mowing. I would have to clean up the front of our apartment complex and used a Toro 110vac blower, It was rated at 110mph and just barely adequate for the six mature maple trees!

Ivan

 

[arjay]

I bought a Ryobi 40v combo pac weed eater and leaf blower that share a battery and charger last year for $160. I have 1/3-1/2 acre with several large trees and a lot of shrubs. The battery holds enough charge to blow everything into a large pile on one charge (30-40 minutes). The one thing I don’t like is it came with a slow charger that takes about 2 1/2-3 hrs to go from dead to full and a quick charger (as is an additional battery) is quite pricey.

 

[KalamazooKid]

I have the Stihl BGA 57 but only use it to “sweep” my barn as I have too many leaves for yard work. For that, I love it! Just make sure whatever you might get to have two batteries and keep one charging while using the other one.

 

[tominboise]

I have the EGO leaf blower. It replaced my Stihl 2 stroke blower. It performs comparable to the Stihl. The battery lasts quite awhile and recharges in probably an hour (I've never timed it). Replacement batteries are very expensive and I have had one fail on me. I also have the EGO string trimmer (works fine) and the EGO self propelled mower. The mower is 4 years old and the drive motor failed this year. The battery is also starting to go. The honda gas mower it replaced I used for 18 years and it's still working at my cabin. I plan on buying another Honda gas mower and scrapping the EGO mower.

 

[ace22]

i've mentioned before here on the forum that i switched to battery lawn and garden tools a couple years ago.
ego gets a lot of plugs but imo greenworks is just as good, usually at a lower cost.

i have this greenworks 60v model...
60V Brushless Leaf Blower 610 CFM | Greenworks Pro
– greenworkstools

130mph/610 cfm

i also have this one at my second house..
60V Cordless Leaf Blower 450 CFM | Greenworks Pro
– greenworkstools

both do the job, no problems.

tractor supply is now the exclusive dealer for greenwoks 60v line or you can buy direct from greenworks.

 

[Squarebutt]

I've begun to replace my corded tools with the Milwaukee 18 volt line. They have over 200 tools in the line, and the battery performance is top-notch. I have a combo string trimmer/pole saw that are powered by the same motor. The power shaft splits and links up to the other tool. There is also a hedge trimmer in that system. There are blowers and other lawn gear, plus drills, saws and dozens of other construction tools.
I would have liked to add to my Ridgid tools, but for some reason they don't offer law and garden models. Both lines are sold at Home Depot.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Use a battery powered Stehl for small jobs; garage, patio, deck, grass clippings.. beats sweeping...... easy to grab and go!


For my fall leaves and W. Pa.'s lake effect snow gets handled by a Stehl 600 Backpack!

 

[cmj8591]

One thing you have to consider when factoring the cost is that you will most likely have to replace it in two years regardless of how much you use it. The price for replacement batteries is such that it sometimes will make more sense to replace the whole unit. Electric is more convenient but I have a 25 year old Echo gas powered blower that has seen lots of electric things come and go. Change the plug every few years and clean the air filter, use a good fuel mixture and it will run for as long as I do. EV yard tools are a bit like EV cars. They're good if you don't need to use them.

 

[chief38]

Battery Blowers are great for small properties. For large yards and areas that get wet leaves - get yourself a top model Echo or Stihl gas operated unit!

 

[LoadedRound]

I have a Stihl BGA 57, using AK20 batteries.

Works great for me. It replaced a gas Stihl blower. Don't miss it a bit.

 

[Kinman]

I have a Stihl BGA 57, using AK20 batteries.

Works great for me. It replaced a gas Stihl blower. Don't miss it a bit.[/QUOTE

I replaced my Stihl weedeater with the battery model and have no regrets, my Stihl gas powered blower is also a vacuum and does everything I want it to do including sucking up pine needles which are very difficult to do without lots of suction, its an animal.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I have an Ego about three years old. It's not their top of the line (in fact it's probably the cheapest one they make), but it has plenty of power for my needs. Haven't needed to replace a battery yet, but they are EXPENSIVE when that time comes. As already pointed out it may be less expensive to buy a new unit that comes with a battery if you find one on sale. My Ego mower is finishing up its fourth season and still going strong as well.

I have the string trimmer and edger as well. I don't really like the string trimmer all that much. The feed head keeps jamming instead of feeding like it should even after I bought a new replacement head for it. It's very powerful when it feeds the line instead of jamming up. The constant jamming is annoying, and the head is challenging to open up to unjam it. Maybe I need to buy the Ego brand line instead of the generic stuff

 

[Narragansett]

I bought a Ryobi 40v combo pac weed eater and leaf blower that share a battery and charger last year for $160. I have 1/3-1/2 acre with several large trees and a lot of shrubs. The battery holds enough charge to blow everything into a large pile on one charge (30-40 minutes). The one thing I don’t like is it came with a slow charger that takes about 2 1/2-3 hrs to go from dead to full and a quick charger (as is an additional battery) is quite pricey.

Slow charging is what will give you the best battery life. Fast charging will cook your battery. The same problem exists for cars that few are talking about, and that is real money

 

[OLDSTER]

I have the 765 Ego ( two years old). It is REALLY powerful. I use it to blow out my garage and shop, blow snow, blow leaves, blow nearly anything. On "turbo" mode, it's really a beast. In my experience the EGO brand is top notch.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I recently bought the leaf blower from EGO only because I have the lawnmower. After two seasons the battery seems okay, AFAIK. I've only used the blower a few times after I cut the grass. We'll see. I really hate the sound of those gas blowers, about as much as a Big Wheel tricycle. I just hate messing with gasoline. If I had a larger yard I'd stick with gas. I just wanted self-propelled so that's what made me change mowers, too.

 

[blues7]

I've been using a Greenworks 80v blower on our 1 acre property for going on three years. (I use the same batteries with their 18" chainsaw.)

I've been happy with the product and the customer service.

 

[Alton]

I have a Milwaukee but that is because that is the tools I own and since I have six batteries it only makes sense. Batteries cost more than the tool most times. I have two batteries that are original with my hammer drill and impact set which I purchased in 2016, and why I like Milwaukee. If you look up the specs Milwaukee is not the strongest but works well for me around the house. And once a year for a month every weekend the wife has to clean church, and I get stuck blowing off sidewalks, entry ways, and parking lot. And yes I use all six batteries.

 

[jscheck]

I have a Kobalt 24v blower-500 CFM and 120 wind speed. Works good in small yards and isn't too expensive.