It has simple variable controls that can blow very gently indeed, a comfortable soft-grip handle and an angled nozzle. A leaf blower vacuum, not only lifts wet and dry leaves, but sucks them up too, passing them through a blade, which cuts and mulches them and then deposits them into the bag that attaches to the machine.

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The 20V battery takes 140 minutes to charge and has a run time of 30 minutes on normal speed and 20 minutes on boosted speed, making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens and we like the charge indicator on the battery that helps you gauge how much time you have left to finish the job. Also features ergonomic soft-grip handle, battery protection circuit and extended nozzle for leaf blowing. Variable speed controls - air speed, measured by metres per second or kilometers per hour), and airflow (measured by cubic meters per hour).The tubes come apart for storage and you can adjust their length according to your height and the job.

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Dry leaves are light and easy to shift, but wet, compacted leaves and other debris will need more power.Robust and well designed, a shoulder strap makes working easier and more comfortable and a 3000W motor provides plenty of power.

MAKITA DUB186Z 18V Cordless Leaf Blower review

You can dispose of them the same way but they have the added advantage of being shredded so they decompose more quickly when added to the compost or used to make leaf mould. Collection bag - While not essential, a waterproof collection bag makes things a lot more comfortable if you’re working in wet weather, as it prevents moisture from soggy leaves dripping through the bag and onto your legs. There’s also a black thumbwheel behind the trigger that offers three different levels of air volume, up to a maximum of 2. Before you decide which of these you need, think about how many leaves you have to collect - if you can manage blowing leaves and debris into a pile to gather up by hand, then a blower will do the job and is a cheaper option.It has a whopping six speeds to choose from, plus a Turbo boost, so it’s easy to adjust the power of the blast according to what and where you’re blowing.

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Makita DUB186Z long leaf blower nozzle with curved flat end enables comfortable use of the machine when standing in an upright posture. The Makita DUB186Z is ideal if mobility is an issue, because it’s one of the lighter models we tested and has a compact body and thin nozzle. Performance: Focussed on the power and air flow control, plus run and charge time (where applicable).While you must hold the pressure trigger to operate, it’s in an accessible position so it doesn't feel tiring, even with smaller hands. Comfort features - Soft-grip handles and a padded shoulder strap will help make it more comfortable to use the leaf blower or leaf blower vacuum for any length of time. We tested a range of corded and cordless leaf blowers and vacuums, using them in different areas of the garden and in both dry and wet weather, to help you find the right one for your garden. The 5Ah 18V battery delivers plenty of power and it has three different power settings – low, medium and high – and offers further control with the pressure trigger switch that must be held down to use.