If you’ve got a lot of trees surrounding your property, a petrol leaf blower is the best way to go. These powerful machines do a far better job than electric blowers at removing heavy, damp leaves (and, realistically, there will be more of those in the UK than dry, crunchy ones!). The practicality and ease-of-use of a four-stroke engine is clearly felt in Makita’s BHX2501 4-Stroke Petrol Leaf Blower. Removing the necessity to mix oil and fuel (a requirement of two-stroke engines), this leaf blower saves time and reduces effort. It also runs quieter. A: A Ryobi Leaf Blower is a cordless tool for blowing leaves and debris in your garden or yard. Q: What does “cordless” mean about a Ryobi Leaf Blower? The Parker petrol leaf blower is easy to use, and switching between the different functions is simple to do. The mulching function is an excellent addition, allowing you to use this petrol leaf blower to shred garden debris and add it into your compost heap.

This petrol leaf blower is also reasonably lightweight, weighing just 5 kg, which makes it easy to handle and use in small areas. RYOBI 110 MPH 525 CFM 40-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Variable-Speed Jet Fan Bare Tool Leaf Blower, Battery and Charger Not Included There are three main types of leaf blowers – Petrol, corded electric and cordless electric. As a general rule, Petrol blowers offer the most power at the expense of being heavier and noisier and than their electric counterparts, and typically come at a higher price. At just under 90dB, it’s a little noisier at its maximum setting than some leaf blowers, and also a little heavier – however the ergonomic handle and well-balanced design still allows you to comfortably operate it single-handed. It works with Bosch’s 36V Power For All batteries in lieu of the more common 18V variety, and the 4A battery we tested it with persisted for around 25 minutes of strenuous garden maintenance before sputtering out. If you’re not overly fussed about vacuuming and mulching, this is the best cordless leaf blower to buy.

What Is The UK’s Best Petrol Leaf Blower?

Leaf blowers can be loud and a little disruptive, so if having a quiet machine is particularly important to you, go for a four-stroke engine . They don’t make as much noise as two-stroke engines and you don’t need to mix oil and fuel together first. They tend to be a bit more expensive though – as always, you pay for convenience! At just 4.5 kg, this petrol leaf blower is one of the lightest featured here and it’s easy to handle. For a larger garden you might need a blower with a longer battery life, but if 12 minutes is enough for you then this is a great blower that’s quiet and easy to store – particularly since you can detach the blower tube.

It might be small, but don’t underestimate it: this compact, convenient blower gets the job done in style. The final benefit of this petrol leaf blower is that it runs at around 94 dB. While ear defenders are still recommended, this is a lot quieter than a lot of petrol machines on the market. While petrol is more powerful (though it releases smoke), electric models are lighter and cheaper. If you’ve a small garden, a corded electric blower will suffice. For a large garden, a rechargeable cordless leaf blower would be better. A: Yes, the Ryobi Leaf Blower is a cordless leaf blower, offering a cord-free experience for ease of use. Q: Are there any loading recommendations for the battery of a Ryobi Leaf Blower? Cleaning your gutters – I frequently use a leaf blower to clear all the leaves and garden debris from my gutters. A blower makes this a simple job. Just make sure no one is standing below you when you do this as they could get a nasty surprise and a covering of wet, mouldy leaves.The collection capacity, at 50L, is up there with the best, making it ideal for larger gardens. It isn’t, however, cordless, so you do need to be near-ish a plug.