How to Shop for a Commercial Leaf Blower

Residential leaf blowers are less sturdy than commercial blowers.

Commercial leaf blowers are rugged, heavy-duty lawn equipment used by professionals and homeowners. They are a time saver used in clearing debris from large lawns to stadium fields. Determining the best commercial leaf blower for your needs is not trivial with all of the variations on the market. Commercial leaf blowers are extremely different from their residential counterparts.

Instructions

1. Determine what type of leaf blower you need. The three major types of commercial leaf blowers are walk behind, back pack and handheld. Handheld models are useful for small areas, while the walk behind models are useful for clearing large areas. The back pack models are a compromise between the two. If you need a walk behind system, consider how you will transport and store it.

2. Look for enough horsepower to suit your needs. Most commercial leaf blowers are over 200 horsepower and have over 400 cubic feet per minute in output. The walk behind units have the most horsepower and can have thousands of cfm output.

3. Decide between a 4-cycle and 2-cycle engine. For more durability and less pollution, choose a 4-cycle engine. You also do not have to mix a gas and oil concoction required by a 2-cycle engine. However, 2-cycle engines tend to vibrate less and are lighter.

4. Consider the noise ordinances in your area. Most areas require that lawn equipment produces less than 65 decibels. Check your area to make sure the leaf blower you are considering meets your locality's noise regulations.

References

• Consumer Reports.org: Leaf Blower Features