Leaf Blower Buyers Guide
Leaf Blower Buyer's Guide
Gardenland Power Equipment has the biggest selection of electric, battery and gas powered leaf blowers for professional landscapers and homeowners. Deciding on which leaf blower to buy is dependent on your usage needs and where you live, or if you are a professional gardener where your customers live. There are leaf blower noise ordinances in the cities of Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Palo Alto and Burlingame, so check our buyers guide below to learn which leaf blower is compliant for use.
- Leaf Blower Power – typically measured in CFMs (cubic feet per minute) and an important factor when considering the size of the yard and frequency of usage.
- Gas vs. Battery Powered, or Both – innovations in lithium-ion battery technology from STIHL, Husqvarna and DeWalt have created a new generation of leaf blowers that perform with the power output of mid-sized gas powered blowers. Battery powered blowers are easy to start and use, lightweight, low noise and eliminate the hassle of dealing with gas and oil. Landscape professionals are adding battery powered blowers to their trucks and offering a “green service” to customers.
- Noise Ordinance – ensure that your leaf blower meets noise compliance rules in the cities of Los Gatos, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Saratoga and Burlingame.
- Weight and Comfort – handheld leaf blowers are lightweight and easy to use for homeowner usage and quick cleaning jobs by professional landscapers. Consider a backpack style leaf blower when cleaning a large property.
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL BGE 71 Handheld | electric | 394 | 58 | no | yes | 6.8 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 50 Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 7.9 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 56 C-E Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 9.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 45 Handheld | battery | 234 | 60 | yes | yes | 4.4 lbs. |
| Shindaiwa EB6000 Handheld | battery | 367 | 57 | yes | yes | 10 lbs. |
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna 125B Handheld | gas | 470 | 92 | no | no | 9.4 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 86 Handheld | gas | 444 | 70 | no | yes | 9.7 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 56 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 353 | 63 | no | yes | 7.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 85 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 385 | 64 | no | yes | 7.0 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 436LiXB Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 388 | 81 | yes | no | 5.29 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 200 Backpack Blower | gas | 400 | 70 | no | yes | 12.6 lbs. |
| RedMax EBZ5150 Backpack Blower | gas | 487 | 71 | no | yes | 24.4 lbs. |
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL BG 86 Handheld | gas | 444 | 70 | no | yes | 9.7 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 56 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 385 | 64 | yes | yes | 7.0 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 100 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 447 | 56 | yes | yes | 5.5 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 436LiXB Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 388 | 81 | yes | yes | 5.29 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 450 Backpack Blower | gas | 642 | 77 | no | yes | 23.4 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 500 Backpack Blower | gas | 544 | 65 | no | yes | 22.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 600 Backpack Blower | gas | 677 | 75 | no | yes | 21.6 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 700 Backpack Blower | gas | 912 | 75 | no | yes | 23.4 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 800 C Backpack Blower | gas | 912 | 78 | no | yes | 25.8 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 800 X Backpack Blower | gas | 912 | 78 | no | yes | 25.8 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 350BF Backpack Blower | gas | 692 | 94 | no | no | 22.9 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 560 BTS Backpack Blower | gas | 632 | 77 | no | yes | 23.3 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 570 BF Backpack Blower | gas | 770 | 99 | no | no | 24.4 lbs. |
| Echo PB-770H Blower | gas | 756 | 73 | no | yes | 24.3 lbs. |
| Echo PB-760LNH Blower | gas | 535 | 65 | no | yes | 26.1 lbs. |
| RedMax EBZ7500 Backpack Blower | gas | 768 | 77 | no | no | 23.37 lbs. |
