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Power blowers: plug-ins prevail.
Gasoline reigns supreme when it comes to mowers and other large yard equipment. But among the handheld blowers most people buy, electrics rule. Besides outperforming the best gas-powered models, electrics cost and weigh less while freeing you from fueling, pull-starting, and periodic tune-ups.
Our 37-model Ratings on page 46 bear that out. Three handheld electrics--the Toro Super Blower Vac 51591 and Ultra Blower Vac 51598, and the Weed Eater 2595 Barracuda--swept knee-high leaf piles as well as the best gas handheld blowers while beating them at loosening embedded leaf fragments and twigs.
Fast-spinning, sharply angled fan vanes with less wasted space ...
- Toro Super Blower/Vac.(PORTABLE POWER: Blowers)
- Magazine article from: Outdoor Power Equipment April 1, 2005 700+ words
In a recent blower/vac test, a leading consumer research magazine rated the Toro Super Blower/Vac a best buy and gave it top honors overall...215-mph jet stream of air, the Super Blower/Vac is ideal for quickly removing damp leaves...
- ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC.
- Magazine article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing June 1, 2000 700+ words
ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC is a high-performance, triple-action blower/vac from the Tim Allen Signature Tools Outdoor Products line. The model TASV blower/vac converts from a powerful blower to a mulching vacuum with just the flip of a switch...
- Monster leaf blowers.(HIS OBSESSION THIS MONTH)(Black & Decker BV4000 Leaf Hog...
- Magazine article from: Redbook Sullivan, Matt October 1, 2007 700+ words
...toys. That's why he's dying to retire his rake in favor of a bazooka-like blower vac (like the Black & Decker BV4000 Leaf Hog High Performance Blower Vac, shown). It makes removing a pile of matted leaves feel like the outdoor equivalent...
- Toro Ultra Blower Vac ($86).(UPGRADE: WISH LIST)(Product/service...
- Magazine article from: Popular Mechanics November 1, 2008 700+ words
...municipalities even ban them) and are capable of causing permanent hearing damage, The slender 7.5-pound Toro Ultra Blower Vac ($86) hums along at between 61 and 67 decibels--or almost the same volume as a normal conversation and about 10 decibels...
- Homelite Vac Attack gas blower/vac/mulcher.
- Magazine article from: Outdoor Power Equipment April 1, 2001 700+ words
* 3-in-1 tool easily converts from blower to a powerful vacuum and mulcher * ZipStart makes this one of the easiest starting gas blowers available * Anti-vibe handle for added comfort * Includes 2.6-ounce bottle of Homelite Exact Mix oil * 2-year warranty
- Clean Air Power Raises $6.4 Million in Latest Round of Venture Funding; New...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 13, 2004 700+ words
...DIEGO, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Air Power, the premier global technology company...Capital Management invested in Clean Air Power to finance ongoing product and market...power generation applications. Clean Air Power's products include the world's only...
- Clean Air Power's Dual-Fuel Vehicles Recognized by Natural Gas Vehicle...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 1, 2004 700+ words
...Gaining Wider Acceptance in UK Clean Air Power, the industry leader in natural gas...company's large fleet includes 60 Clean Air Power Dual-Fuel(TM) heavy goods vehicles...been a long-time supporter of Clean Air Power's Dual-Fuel technology in the UK...
- Clean Air Partners Changes Name to Clean Air Power to Reflect Focused Strategy...
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 8, 2003 700+ words
...and Vehicle Markets Benefit from Clean Air Power's Proven Technology for Cost-Efficient...today announced a name change to Clean Air Power, Inc. as part of its updated strategy...from stationary diesel engines, Clean Air Power's customers benefit from cost-efficient...
