Need a New Blower

Jul 25, 2004 4 Replies

Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does anyone have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any recommendations?



Thanks!!


I bought a Ryobi 2 cycle gas blower 3 years ago and I would recommend it. I use different attachements for edging and hedge trimming.

Electric vs. gas-powered? Hmmmmm........

Electric blowers are great (except for the long cord) and they provide a consistent air speed. They're great for the low (but not very quiet) noise level when operating and will last a long time. They're also light-weight and easily handled when used properly, and are easy on the wallet.

Gas-powered blowers are (some) variable speed but very noisy and should last many years when properly maintained. They're usually priced more than electric ones.

Highly recommend Ryobi .. . but I understand MTD has bought up the U.S. versions. Caveat emptor.

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