Weed Eater Leaf Blower Review Finding the best Leaf Blower
Weed Eater Leaf Blower
Engine options 25cc 2 cycle gas engine- 7.5, 12 amp electric motor (plug-in)- 20 volt Lithium ion battery
Price range: About $45.00 - $100.00
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Weed Eater is a well known brand, thanks to mass marketing efforts over the years, and availability is the ‘big box’ stores. Weed eater leaf blowers are a subsidiary of the Poulan company, which has been around since about 1944. The products are reliable and built for the homeowner in mind. This means the price is low, and the quality is not commercial-grade. This may be just what you are looking for, if you happen to be a homeowner on a tight budget!
Weed eater divides the blowers it produces into gas-powered and electric models. The two gas models have the same engine, but differing fan configurations account for the price differences.
Weed eater’s more extensive line is the electric models (six are produced).
The fun begins with Model FB25, which is powered by a 25cc 2 cycle gas engine. The airflow rating is 290 cubic feet per minute (CFM), with an air speed of 170 MPH. The impeller on this blower is mounted horizontal to the ground, giving a slightly wider profile than a blower with a vertical fan design. The top handle has anti-vibration, and the weight is 10.3 lbs for less fatigue.The price for this basic homeowner machine is about $80.00.
The fun begins with Model FB25, which is powered by a 25cc 2 cycle gas engine. The airflow rating is 290 cubic feet per minute (CFM), with an air speed of 170 MPH. The impeller on this blower is mounted horizontal to the ground, giving a slightly wider profile than a blower with a vertical fan design. The top handle has anti-vibration, and the weight is 10.3 lbs for less fatigue.The price for this basic homeowner machine is about $80.00.
Need a blower that can also act as a vacuum and leaf shredder? The weed eater leaf blower Model VS2000BV may be just the ticket. Powered by the same 25cc 2 cycle engine, the fan (impeller) has been moved to a vertical position. Air flow increases to 430 CFM, and the air speed is 200 MPH. A vac kit is included at no extra charge. The weight increases (slightly) to 14.6 lbs. This is a more versatile machine, with the vacuum option a very handy option when picking up fallen leaves in tight places. The added features increase the price to about $100.00.
Now for the electrics. Weed eater has a line of closely related machines that are lightweight and powerful. Model WEB 150 is powered by a 7.5 amp electric motor, with an air speed of 200 MPH. There is a one speed (off and on) control switch. The price is about $45.00.
Weed Eater Leaf BlowerModel WEB 160 also has the 7.5 amp single speed electric motor, with a rating of 240 CFM, and an air speed of 160 MPH. The noise is 69 decibels, with a weight of 5.4 lbs. The price remains about $45.00.
The Model WEB 200 has been upgraded to a 12 amp electric 2 speed motor, with a 240 to 350 CFM air flow. Regardless of air flow, the speed remains at 200 MPH. Weight is increased to 12 lbs, and the price increases only modestly to $55.00.
Need an electric leaf blower that has the option of being a leaf vacuum included? Consider Model EBV200W, which is powered by the 12 amp 2 speed motor. The mulch ratio is 16:1 (reducing the leaf volume 16 times as the dried leaves are shredded when using this machine as a vacuum). Air speed remains at about 200 MPH. The price is a very reasonable $55.00.
The hottest trend among electric powered equipment is battery powered machines. Weed Eater tosses their hat in the ring with Model LB 20V. This is a two speed blower, producing either 80 MPH or 125 MPH. The 20 volt battery includes a charger, but is not designed to accept a vac kit. The cost for convenience is going to be about $100.00.
