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If you’re tired of raking up fall leaves by hand, invest in a leaf blower to help you get the job done. This piece of outdoor power equipment will save hours of your valuable time by removing dead leaves from your lawn quickly and efficiently. Before you decide on a purchase, learn about three types of leaf blowers available to homeowners.

A Brief Guide to Leaf Blowers

1. Cordless Electric

If your yard is small with few trees, a cordless electric blower should work perfectly for you. Lightweight outdoor power equipment—ten pounds or less—offers the convenience of electric power without the hindrance of a power cord. They’re less powerful than other types of leaf blowers, and their rechargeable batteries typically last only an hour, but these drawbacks shouldn’t concern you if you don’t have much debris to clear. 

2. Corded Electric

If you need to use your leaf blower for more than an hour or desire more force from your outdoor power equipment, consider a corded electric blower. These machines exert more force than their cordless counterparts but require an outlet. At about eight pounds in weight, they’re also very lightweight. Because they’re limited in range, corded blowers are best for smaller yards as well.

3. Gas-Powered Handheld

Homeowners with a large area to clear should consider a gas-powered handheld leaf blower. This outdoor power equipment is cordless and doesn’t require a charge. They’re easy to operate and have a pull-cord starter. Gas-powered engines do require regular maintenance, however. They’re more powerful than their electric counterparts and are also much louder. They typically weigh about 10 pounds. Models with two-stroke engines run on a mixture of fuel and oil, although those with four-stroke engines require only fuel.

 

Find leaf blowers and all the outdoor power equipment you need at Fackler Kubota Tractor, serving Mount Vernon, Granville, and Mansfield, OH. This outdoor equipment supply company stocks landscape equipment to keep your yard clean and beautiful throughout the year. Stop in to see the extensive selection, and get expert help from their knowledgeable sales team. Call (740) 522-3128 for more information.

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