Makita DUB186Z 18V Li-ion LXT Blower - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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This large leaf blower also has a wide tube, which is easy-to-attach and useful for blowing across lawns and patios but means the 49m/s air flow isn’t as focused as others we tested it easily blows wet and dry leaves off grass, gravel and patio slabs, but isn’t as effective when it comes to shifting compacted leaf matter and debris that gather in corners and awkward spaces. As a result of the low volume of air, it takes longer for the Makita DUB183Z to do its work, but it’s still quite a powerful compact machine. This leaf blower has 3 speed settings; high, medium and low which is easy to set depending on the debris which needs to be moved from one area to another.

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It has a comparatively small engine of 1100 watts but it feels powerful in both modes and it’s quieter than other larger machines we tested.The 5Ah 18V battery delivers plenty of power and it has three different power settings – low, medium and high – and offers further control with the pressure trigger switch that must be held down to use. The combination of power, long run time and short charge time help this leaf blower cope just as well in large gardens as it will with patios and backyard. Our expert testers trial hundreds of garden tools to work out which will do the job well and offer the best value, comfort and quality.

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If you're lumbered with lots of leaves, check out our test of the best gardening gloves to collect them in comfort, and why not learn how to make leaf mould – a super compost and soil conditioner – as well as how to make your own leaf mould bin. However, despite being part of Ryobi’s Whisper series, we didn’t find it noticeably quieter than the other leaf blowers in our test.Comfort features - Soft-grip handles and a padded shoulder strap will help make it more comfortable to use the leaf blower or leaf blower vacuum for any length of time.

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On full power, the blower easily lifted damp leaves over a 4-inch kerb on my drive, but it took a slow five minutes to clear them off 40 square metres of grass. The Makita DUB186Z is ideal if mobility is an issue, because it’s one of the lighter models we tested and has a compact body and thin nozzle. It has a hard wearing, brushless motor and for its power and features we think it’s excellent value, plus it comes with a two year warranty. For anyone with existing Makita tools, the Makita DUB183Z could be a good choice thanks to the ability to share batteries across devices. kg, it’s very powerful, and made short work of both wet and dry leaves on paving, shrub beds, and gravel, though it struggled a little with dry and wet leaves on grass.

The Stihl SHE 71 leaf blower vacuum has only one power setting so you need to move further back from whatever you’re blowing to reduce the power or switch aperture on the tube. With a variable speed trigger and three air volume settings of Low-Medium-High, the DUB186Z is the perfect tool to keep your paths and driveways free from dust, leaves and garden debris with the minimum of fuss and effort. Electric leaf blowers and leaf blower vacuums: Often at the budget end, these are low maintenance and, like cordless types, also lightweight. Designed to run with very little noise pollution and 0 harmful emissions to make working around this machine more comfortable and making it more neighbor friendly. This cordless leaf blower weighs the same as others in the group we tested, like the Stiga SAB 100AE, but its compact design and long, narrow nozzle makes it feel more manoeuvrable and easier to reach awkward corners.