Best blowers and garden vacuums of 2020

In the autumn-spring period, a lot of debris and foliage always accumulates on the personal plot. Therefore, sooner or later, the question arises of buying a special device that would help to quickly get rid of them. Our ranking of the best garden blowers and vacuum cleaners will tell you which device is best suited for this purpose.

What is a blower for and how it works

During leaf fall, cleaning the territory with simple improvised means is not a pleasant occupation. But here, too, the developers of small household appliances came to the rescue, who came up with a garden vacuum cleaner that easily copes with garbage in an open space. There are completely different models, from cheap to professional expensive, which are produced by many manufacturers. Therefore, you should outline the selection criteria and decide which blower is better to buy.

Of course, super-expensive appliances can do a lot of work in a short time and have a lot of functions, but for home use they are not very practical, since they take up a lot of space and, most likely, will not be affordable for every homeowner. But budget models are perfect for small household plots and adjacent areas to the house. But such devices also have their own differences and features. It is about them that will be discussed in our rating of high-quality garden vacuum cleaners.

How does a garden vacuum cleaner work?

The principle of operation of a garden vacuum cleaner is very similar to that of a household appliance. With the help of an engine, gasoline or electric, an impeller is started, which creates air movement. If the blowing mode works, then you can collect garbage in one heap, and in the second mode, the foliage is sucked into the pipe and gets into a special bag. When a shredder is included with the blower, the waste will be cut into small pieces and tamped into a bag.

Garden blowers are equipped with two suction and blowing hoses and a waste bag. Optionally, they can be equipped with a crumb crumbling device for added convenience and more foliage.

Selection criteria and types of blowers

Any devices must be selected based on the volume and types of work performed. Garden blowers are no exception. Before proceeding with the selection of a suitable device, it is necessary to determine:

• what area is to be cleaned;
• its remoteness from the source of electricity;
• what kind of garbage is to be removed;
• how often and how much waste will be cleaned;
• the need to transport the device.

To find the optimal vacuum cleaner for each type of conditions, you need to understand the characteristics of the proposed models and how they work. The type of engine is distinguished:

• electrical;
• gasoline;
• rechargeable.

Electric blowers

These models are most commonly used for their comfort and noise levels. As a rule, they are inexpensive, with a low weight of 5–7 kg, do not release mining into the atmosphere, and are distinguished by imperceptible vibration. The main advantage of electrically powered garden vacuums is that they are independent of the amount of fuel or charge.

However, the main disadvantage of such devices is the presence of an outlet or extension cord, which does not allow cleaning at remote distances from power sources.

Gasoline vacuum cleaners

These devices are more powerful in performance and can work for a long time without requiring cooling time. They move easily, even over long distances.

When working with such models, you must wear headphones, as they make a lot of noise. It is also advisable to use protective gloves against vibration. Several manufacturers have already begun to equip their models with hum and vibration reduction systems. Another disadvantage of gasoline-powered devices is the emission of pollutants, as well as the dependence on the amount of fuel. It is constantly required to monitor the level of gasoline in the drive.

Battery models

These devices work only as vacuum cleaners and can only function quietly for 30–40 minutes, then they must be recharged. They practically do not emit noise and vibration, their power is quite high, so they can freely remove a large amount of garbage. But due to the fact that they have to be constantly recharged, they are used only in small territories and domestic household plots.

All garden vacuum cleaners, depending on the method of movement, are divided into 3 types:

1. Manual.
2. Knapsack.
3. Mobile, on wheels.

In turn, the third class is subdivided into:

1. Mobile hand-held.
2. Self-propelled.
3. Transportable.

Manual

This type of vacuum cleaner is most common for use in the private sector. They are easy to carry due to their low weight (only 3 to 7 kg) and size. Such devices are easy to operate and easily disassembled without any problems. No additional preparation required to get started. Therefore, they are most often used due to their low power in small areas. For ease of transfer, they are completed with small bags, as a result of which they very often have to be cleaned.

Knapsack

This is a premium cleaning equipment. Convenience of carrying on the back thanks to wide straps allows you to remove distant and large areas without bothering too much. They run on gasoline, so they are not tied to power sources. Their capacity allows you to remove not only foliage and other debris in the warm season, but also in the winter months they will help in removing snow from steps and small areas. The only drawback of such models is the noise emitted when the engine is running.

Mobile hand

Excellent models for small areas with a large volume of work. Thanks to convenient handles and lockable wheels, they can perfectly move around the territory. However, this will require some effort, since the weight of such devices is from 30 to 130 kg.

Self-propelled

The movement of such a vacuum cleaner is due to the front drive, which drives both the apparatus itself and the vacuum cleaner. Due to the fact that the technique is absolutely self-sufficient, large areas with a huge amount of garbage can be removed. A large waste compartment, as well as additional knives that grind garbage, allow you to clean rather large areas. Some models are equipped with a corrugated hose allowing access to hard-to-reach places.

Transported

These are the most powerful devices for cleaning entire fields of debris. A large waste compartment, a long six-meter hose, high power - all this is used for cleaning large areas for professional purposes.Such models are not suitable for work in small garden areas and cannot be used in the household.

Rating of the best blowers for home use

Considering all the above, we can conclude that there can be many models in the rating of garden blowers, but we will describe the most popular in more detail.

Ikra Mogatec BV 2800E

This is a combined model of a vacuum cleaner and a blower from a German manufacturer, powered by electricity with a power of 2.8 kW. Consists of a short pipe and a suction bag with a capacity of 45 liters. Refers to mobile hand-held devices. There is a conveniently located switch for switching between operating modes. The cost of the device is 4200 rubles.

• lightweight model;
• affordable price;
• you can remove freshly fallen snow;
• ergonomic design;
• large waste collection bag.

• depends on the network.

Bort BSS 600R

The most budget device is made by Chinese manufacturers, operates in two modes, costs about 2,000 rubles. This is a hand-held model weighing just over 2 kg. Powered by mains, power 600 W. Equipped with a garbage bag. With the blower function, you can remove more than just leaves and sawdust. But also light construction waste.

• cheapness;
• ease;
• the ability to adjust the speed of the blown air;
• blocking from accidental start;
• makes little noise.

• not very powerful;
• gets very hot;
• short power cord.

Husqvarna 125 BVx

A powerful device from a Swedish company. Powered by a gasoline engine with an output of 800 watts. Used for daily work with a large volume of debris. Model weight about 4.5 kg. It is possible to select a suitable fan speed. Convenient design makes this blower easy to operate.

• mulching function;
• ease of use;
• low fuel consumption;
• can be carried over long distances;
• suitable for frequent use.

• high price;
• depends on fuel.

Cub Cadet CSV 050

Mobile hand model on wheels, equipped with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 6 liters. from. Tank with a capacity of 1 liter. It can work as a blower or as a vacuum cleaner with a waste shredding function. Excellent for household needs, and can also be used by communal workers for cleaning yard areas. The model costs more than 50,000 rubles. Working area coverage diameter - 51 cm. Country of origin - USA.

• availability of a shredder capable of cutting branches and reducing the volume of garbage up to 8 times;
• good cleaning diameter;
• large garbage bag;
• stable.

• expensive;
• makes noise and vibration during operation.

MCCULLOCH GBV345

The cost of this manual model is about 12,000 rubles. This garden blower from a renowned American manufacturer also works as a mulching vacuum cleaner. The garbage bag allows you to collect 45 liters of waste. Output power 750 W. Runs on gasoline with a 540 ml tank. Device weight 4.4 kg.

• crushes garbage into mulch in 16 times the size;
• knapsack mount;
• you can remove construction waste;
• reliability;
• good air filtration system.

• used only for professional purposes with a large amount of work;
• slightly overpriced.

Einhell GE-CL 36

Garden vacuum cleaner with 2 x 18 V batteries. The 45 l waste bin has a window for viewing the filling. Equipped with 10x mulching function. Electronic speed control allows you to control the intensity of suction and blowdown. The comfortable position on the body prevents quick fatigue. The weight of the model is 3.3 kg, the cost is 7,500 rubles. It can work for 40 minutes, after which the batteries must be charged for 2 hours. Country of origin - Germany.

• light weight and dimensions;
• the position of the holding strap can be adjusted;
• high suction power;
• removable guide wheels.

• no batteries and charger included;
• short working time;
• long recharge.

Ryobi RBV3000CSV

Powerful garden vacuum cleaner with suction and suction.Equipped with a 45 liter waste bin. Light weight 3.6 kg, cost 4800 rubles. This is a Japanese manufacturer with a Chinese assembly, due to which it does not have a very high price. Equipped with comfortable Vertebrae straps that support your back and do not strain your spine.

• high-quality assembly;
• the ability to remove loose snow;
• powerful;
• low cost.

• depends on the outlet and extension cord;
• requires frequent cleaning;
• short branch pipe.

Vacuum cleaner blower KRÜGER VBK-3000

The KRÜGER VBK-3000 Vacuum Blower is a compact electric model that is equipped with additional functions. It works for blowing and suction, and has a mulching mode. The package contains two grass-collecting bags with an impressive volume of 45 liters. The Kruger garden vacuum cleaner has an increased power of 3000 W, so it does an excellent job of cleaning large enough areas.

The cost of KRÜGER VBK-3000 can be found on the official supplier's website.

• light weight - only 3.5 kg;
• there is a speed control;
• consumes a small amount of electricity;
• practically does not make noise.

• depends on the network.

Specifications:

Power	3000 watts
Rotational speed	15,000 rpm
Flow rate	250 km / h
Air flow volume	10.7 m3
Grinding factor	10:01

When choosing a garden blower, first decide on the engine on which the device will operate - gasoline, electric or battery. Then indicate the amount of work and the need for snow removal in winter and the type of waste in the warm season. And then, based on the information received, proceed to the choice of a model: manual, backpack or mobile. What is more expensive will not always be better suited for specific purposes. For small areas, an inexpensive garden vacuum cleaner is quite enough, but for industrial purposes, of course, it is better to take professional equipment.