The vacuum cum blower weights 4.2 kg, which is not high, but not low either. However, due to its ergonomic handles and shoulder strap, you can easily operate the gardening tool. Its maximum airspeed is 270 km/h, which means you will not have to spend much time outdoors. The maximum airspeed in its vacuum mode is 13.0m³/min.

Once you receive the GBV345, it needs a little setup that is very easy and takes a few minutes if you will follow the included instructions. After the garden vacuum is ready, you will notice its high quality built. Speed and volume of the air coming out a leaf blower decide its efficiency. Denoted as MPH (Miles per hour), airspeed is the rate of air that a leaf blower can generate. Generally, it varies anywhere between 110 to 180 mph. The vacuum cum mulcher is easy to start and has an anti-vibration handle that reduces jerks up to 40 per cent. Its maximum airspeed is 225km/h (62.7 m/s) and the flow rate is 10.6 m³/min. Once you convert the machine to a vacuum, its maximum airspeed is 47.5 m/s at a flow rate of 14.5 m³/min. The motor or engine inside a leaf blower powers an impeller that is a series of blades, which expels air out of the tube. CFM is the volume of air displaced, as we have already discussed. High CFM, means a leaf blower will cover a more significant area while clearing the leaves. CFM is the essential factor to consider if you want an efficient leaf blower. And the right CFM depends upon several factors:If you don’t like the idea of trailing a long cable across your garden, then you might want to go with a Cordless leaf vacuum blower. Modern cordless machines are almost as powerful as corded counterparts, and give you more freedom of movement and range. They are let down slightly by battery life, but that’s just the nature of cordless tools. A zipped grass collection bag with a capacity of 35 litres is comparatively smaller than other models that we discussed above. However, the bag collects a significant amount of waste leaves due to a decent shredding ratio of 10:1. Moreover, you don’t have to make repeated trips to the compost heap.

If the eaves are in a shaded area, they’re probably going to stay damp and wet, so use the blower function and get them into an area of the garden that gets sunlight to dry them out for a few days before vacuuming and shredding them. Mulching blades - Metal blades are tougher than plastic, as well as more durable, so are the preferable choice. Bosch manages to surprise is by manufacturing flexible products within a budget-friendly price range. The Bosch 06008B1070 UniversalGardenTidy belongs to the same lot and works as a vacuum, blower as well as shredder. Its lightweight, compact, and is extremely manoeuvrable in any of the garden or yard. The Trivac vacuum has a mulching ratio of 16:1. So, you can use the vacuum and mulch function for long without emptying its grass collection bag. You can easily change the working stages between blower and vacuum by flipping a switch.None of the garden vacuums is better than QGBV2500. You will never feel unhappy with its price, features or performance. The Hyundai 3-in-1 leaf vacuum blower is very lightweight when compared to some other products, and there are small wheels on the end of the chute. This makes using the tool very far from tiring, but if you need it, there is a padded shoulder strap. I tried the strap out and found that it slipped off the shoulder a few times, but apart from that it was comfortable to wear. Leaf blowers and garden vacs are brilliant tools for keeping your garden looking its best. Even if you don’t have any trees or hedges within your own outdoor space, falling leaves from neighbours’ properties can often be a pain for any homeowner.

Wet leaves are generally challenging to draw inside a garden vacuum because of the extra weight they acquire due to water. So, high power is required to shift them. Moreover, you also have to make sure that you don’t damage the lawn underneath these unwanted leaves. Well-balanced design and its ergonomics are the first few attractions of the VonHaus vacuum cum blower. It’s a lightweight leaf vacuum UK and also has a pair of wheels on the tube, which allows you to move freely around your garden.Now, the scenario is changed, and there are many garden vacuums available from different price ranges and features. Workx WG505E looks stylish and can be operated with one hand. It’s not heavy at 4.4 kg, even after a 3000W powerful motor. In working condition, the Trivac makes a noise of 70 dB, which can be accommodated in a residential area without disturbing anyone.