Poulan Pro 25 cc Gas Blower/Vacuum #BVM200LE

When you're comparing gas blower/vacs, you'll want to make note of three things: air speed, air flow and the unit's weight. All three affect how much of a chore your yard cleanup will be.

On the first count, air speed, this Poulan rates very well, registering 205 mph; you'll find a lot of comparable blowers listed closer to 150 mph. Coupled with that is how much air the engine is actually moving, and of course, the more, the better. This one's rated at an impressive 400 cubic feet per minute, which, for a handheld blower like this, is a mighty lot of volume. Combined, these two details mean you've got great air power for blowing leaves, grass clippings, light debris and other yard waste.

This blower is no heavier than its competitors, but of course, once you flip the switch and start vacuuming leaves, you're carrying that weight with you, albeit with a shoulder strap. It does have a higher mulching ratio than others (16:1, turning 16 bags of leaves into one mulched bag) in its class, turning leaves and grass clippings into a nice, fine mulch for flower beds or just more compact bagged yard waste.

Starting is a bit of a chore; be prepared to pull. But that's par for the gas-powered course. Once it's going, though, it's a pleasure to use, and it beats raking and sweeping.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What's in the Box
Blower and vacuum kit

Customer Review: If it breaks I'll buy another one
Reviews are an intangible thing. What works good for one guy, sometimes won't work for another. With that said I'll throw in my 2 cents. I bought one of these about 3 1/2 years ago. I live in SC on a acre of land surrounded by pine trees. I use this blower almost daily (winter and summer) to blow away the pine needles from the back deck and driveway; also after cutting the lawn. I could not be more happy with it. It always starts on the first or second pull. Not that it needed it, but I changed the spark plug, just to make me feel that I was taking care of it. If it ever fails I would buy another one.
Customer Review: get something else
This thing worked ok for maybe one season.It started to leak gas and oil and stopped running.Won't start now at all.JUNK Not very powerful either


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Makita 24.5cc Commercial Duty 4-Stroke Gas Powered Blower #BHX2500

Powerful 24.5 cc. commercial duty engine. Quick start - low compression engine for easy starting. Large 17.7 oz. fuel tank for longer fun time. Lightweight (9.8 lbs.) for easy maneuverability.* Improved configuration for easier refueling and maintenance. Improved exhaust emissions are EPA Phase II compliant while maintaining power and performance.
Customer Review: Great but buzzy blower
Plenty of power for most jobs, starts 1st or 2nd pull, no long cord needed to clear 1000' drive through the woods as electric blower needed, and most of all, no 2-stroke smoke odor over clothing when done. Fairly quiet too (still use ear protectors though). Only shortcoming is the vibration. Acceptable, but the most I've ever seen on a blower, and need to switch hands more often than others. Weird gyroscopic action when turning it too, but more entertaining than a problem. Still my favorite blower though.
Customer Review: A Pleasure to Use
I've owned this blower for a couple of months now. I purchased it as a replacement for my old electric blower. It has plenty of power for my suburban needs. It's also quiet and runs on regular gas (no mixing gas and oil like a 2 stroke). All of these attributes are great, but the really great thing is that it starts reliably after 1 or 2 pulls just like my trusty Honda mower. Compared to the 2 strokes that I have dealt with the Robin 4 stroke in this blower is a real pleasure to work with. I would easily pay $50 extra to have the 4 stroke in this Makita. I wish their 4 stroke string trimmer was a bit cheaper. I would trade up and ditch my old Echo 2 stroke in a heartbeat if it were close to the price of this blower.


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Airsled Appliance Mover 600 Lb. without Vacuum Blower

2 Aluminum Air Beams wrapped with heavy fabric, 9? width x 36? length x 1/8? thick;1.75 peak hp without vacuum conversion
Customer Review: Wow!
Forget about moving a refrig or freezer or washer/dryer with anything but this! It's magic: effortless, easy-to-use!
Customer Review: Fantastic for moving heavy objects
I was able to move a refrigerator (31dx36wx71h)alone, without risking either my back or my brand new hardwood floors. The Airsled moved the refrigerator over the cardboard pad, across 1" pile carpeting, across the brand new flooring, and into the cabinet space made for the refrigerator in five minutes; a distance of 20'~! Fantastic.


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