Cordless leaf blowers with bag. Garden vacuum cleaners

With the help of garden vacuum cleaners, lawns and areas adjacent to houses are cleaned and maintained.

Models vary:

operating principle;
functionality;
productivity;
degree of mechanization.

How to choose a garden vacuum cleaner

Before choosing, you need to clearly define the requirements for the equipment you are purchasing.

In addition to garbage collection, modern models can additionally be used for mulching (creating compost), snow removal, drying house paths or other areas after rain, and spraying.

Before purchasing a garden vacuum cleaner, clearly determine:

land area;
the amount of contamination and the planned frequency of cleaning;
main type of garbage (grass, branches, coarse debris);
the physical ability to carry heavy tools around the site for a long time.

Garden vacuum cleaners offered on the market are divided into groups:

manual;
knapsack;
mobile (wheeled);
mounted

Manual models are traditionally popular and in demand.

Their advantages include:

light weight;
mobility;
clear controls;
the ability to clean problem areas (under low hanging branches, corners);
ease of use (equipped with a shoulder strap, handle with a rubberized handle);
acceptable cost.

Flaws:

the impossibility of processing areas larger than 0.2 hectares due to the noticeable load on the user’s back;
small volume of garbage collection bag.

Backpack garden vacuum cleaners are considered an improved version of manual ones and belong to middle-class cleaning equipment. Most models are equipped with gasoline engines.

Among their advantages:

the presence of wide shoulder straps that make carrying the unit comfortable;
easy transportation;
free hands;
mobility (gasoline drive frees you from being tied to a source of electricity);
longer power resource compared to manual ones;
the ability to dry the house path after rain or collect snow from steps, porches, and adjacent areas in the winter.

Flaws:

load on the muscles of the back and shoulders during prolonged work;
loud engine in gasoline models;
frequent refueling of the engine.

Wheeled (mobile) ones are intended for cleaning large areas.

According to the mechanism of movement they are divided into:

manual;
transportable;
self-propelled

By type of engine (drive mechanism):

electrical;
battery;
gasoline.

In the direction of air flow:

sucking air;
emitting air;
universal (with switching to suction and discharge).

The general advantages of wheeled vacuum cleaners include:

high performance;
cleaning areas of any size;
excellent cleaning quality.

Disadvantages:

considerable dimensions;
the need for special storage space.

Mounted models are professional equipment, used by utility companies for cleaning park areas, squares, and lawns.

The main components of garden vacuum cleaners are:

suction and discharge tubes;
engine;
filters;
garbage collection bags;
impeller (fan for engines).

The composition of components changes upward depending on the additional functions offered.

When choosing garden vacuum cleaners, pay attention to:

functionality;
engine power;
air flow power;
ease of use;
vibration level;
quality of material used to manufacture the body, tubes, knives;
volume of the garbage collection bag;
unit dimensions;
warranty period;
price.

There are very few such characteristics. When choosing garden vacuum cleaners, you don’t have to pay attention to:

external design (color, shape);
cord packing system;
unit packaging.

Electric garden vacuum cleaner

The most common of all types. The main representatives are hand-held vacuum cleaners with a two-stroke electric motor.

There are models with an increased volume of the collection bag (up to 45 l) and a special power regulator, designed for cleaning large areas.

They are equipped with a long power cord protected from contact with water and possible mechanical damage.

Most electric models are two in one: a vacuum cleaner + a blower.

They perform two functions:

(leaves and branches are eliminated by being sucked into a bag);
blowers (move debris with a powerful air flow, cleaning hard-to-reach places).

Hand-held electric vacuum cleaners are equipped with adjustable straps and rubber-coated handles.

engine power (1.5-3 kW);
air flow force (160-300 km/h);
air flow power (5-18 m³/min);
suction power (up to 800 m³/h);
grinding ratio (from 5:1 to 16:1);
bag volume (30-45 l).

light weight (2-8 kg);
environmental friendliness (no emissions into the atmosphere);
no vibration;
safety;
low noise level;
acceptable cost.

limited cord length;
the need for uninterrupted power supply from the network;
Suitable for cleaning small areas.

The most functional among electric models, operating in 3 modes (suction, blowing, mulching), are:

Elitech BC 2000 (2 kW);
Stihl BGE 81 (1.4 kW, Germany);
Black&Decker GW 2200 (2.6 kW, USA).

The most reliable:

Bosh ALS 25 (2.5 kW, Germany);
Alko Blower Vac 2400 (2.4 kW, Germany);
Ryobi RBV 3000 CSV (3 kW, China).

Garden vacuum cleaner-leaf blower

Blowers are classified as pneumatic tools. During operation, a stream of pressurized air moves debris in the selected direction. In this way, it is possible to collect garbage from the site into one pile.

Thanks to their powerful air jet, blowers are used on construction sites to remove debris and clean surfaces, cracks, and crevices.

Based on the number of functions they perform, blowers are divided into:

single-function (blower function only);
dual-function (blower + vacuum cleaner);
three-functional (blower + vacuum cleaner + shredder).

Based on engine type, blowers are divided into:

electrical;
battery;
gasoline.

Gasoline blowers are more powerful, but are noisier and have strong vibration. Rechargeable ones are a subtype of electric ones; the batteries are charged from a standard power supply. These models are harmless, but their operating time is limited to 40-60 minutes.

Based on the level of mechanization, the following models are distinguished:

manual (during operation the user holds it in his hands);
backpack (the blower is hung on the user’s shoulders, freeing up his hands to control the nozzle).

To make work easier, some models of hand-held leaf blowers have wheels on the flange, making it easier to move around the site.

By engine power:

low power (0.8-2 kW);
medium power (2-4.5 kW).

engine power; (0.8-4.5 kW);
air flow power (100-1500 m³/min, some models have multi-stage speed control).

easily move light debris;
quick cleaning of small areas;
the ability to clean problem areas;
light weight.

there is no reverse (impossibility of sucking up debris);
work only with dry foliage;
low power;
limited cleaning area.

The lightest and most mobile models are:

Oleo-Mac BV 270 (petrol, 5 kg, Italy);
Husqvarna 436LiB (battery, 3.7 kg, Sweden);
GreenWorks G40BLK2 (battery, 1.54 kg, China).

The highest power is available for backpack and hand-held garden vacuum cleaners with wheels on the blower socket:

Echo PB-770 (gasoline, backpack, maximum air flow volume - 1440 m³/min, Japan);
MTD BV 2500 E (electric, with wheels on a bell, 780 m³/min, USA);
Patriot PT 30 (petrol, backpack, 600 m³/min, USA);
Echo ES-250ES (petrol, backpack, 522 m³/min, Japan).

Petrol garden vacuum cleaner

Gasoline garden vacuum cleaners are highly powerful and are used for work in personal plots, local areas, public gardens, and construction sites.

Withstands long hours of daily use. Structurally different from electric blowers.

Main components:

engine (two- or four-stroke);
engine starting system (manual or electronic);
fuel tank.

By design they are divided into:

manual;
knapsack;
wheeled.

The operating time of gasoline vacuum cleaners is determined by the volume of the fuel tank. Most models are backpack vacuum cleaners with comfortable straps that evenly distribute the load on the user’s shoulders.

Main functions:

blowing;
suction;
grinding (up to a ratio of 16:1; the finer, the denser the filling of the bag).

The bag volume for different models ranges from 30 to 45 liters. Grinding occurs using special knives.

Power (0.5-4.5 kW). Directly affects performance. To clean a summer cottage, 0.5 kW is enough.
Air flow volume (500-1500 m³/h). Models of 500-700 m³/h are suitable for a garden plot; those with an indicator of over 1000 m³/h are considered professional.
Fuel tank capacity (0.5-2l). The operating time without refueling depends on it.

high performance;
autonomy;
work remotely from the power grid;

increased noise level;
harmful emissions into the atmosphere;
limited fuel tank volume.

The most powerful gasoline vacuum cleaners:

Echo PB-770 (3 hp, backpack, Japan);
Oleo-Mac BV 162 (4.5 hp, backpack, Italy);
Cub Cadet CSV 060 (6 hp, wheeled, USA).

The most reliable:

Solo by AL-KO 750 P (3.3 hp, wheeled, Germany);
MTD MT 26 BPB (1hp, backpack, USA);
Partner Tornado GBV 325 (1 hp, manual, Sweden);
Alpina BL 260 H (0.95 hp, manual, Italy).

Garden vacuum cleaner-shredder

Garden vacuum cleaners-shredders are used to quickly dispose of plant waste by crushing it and packing it in bags. Depending on the power, they are used both on private plots and in large parks and gardens.

For garden vacuum cleaners, the chopping (mulching) function is additional.

They differ in several characteristics.

By engine type:

electrical;
gasoline.

By type of degree of mechanization:

manual;
wheeled (trailed and self-propelled).

Backpack models of vacuum cleaners work only for “blowing”.

By type of cutting system:

knife (2-4 knives on the impeller, chops grass and branches, installed in most models);
chopper stars (for small branches, installed on manual models).

The impeller is installed with several channels through which air flows at different speeds, which allows you to distribute debris - separate leaves and branches from dust, lumps of earth, and small stones. This design extends the life of the vacuum cleaner.

engine power;
suction speed;
size of chopped branches;
grinding ratio (5:1-16:1);
volume of the collection bag (from 20-45 liters for manual and backpack models to 250 liters for wheeled ones).

the process of cleaning leaves and branches is simplified;
the volume of garbage removed per bag filling cycle increases;
cleaning time is reduced;
This produces ready-made raw materials for composting and mulching.

Only dry vegetation is crushed;
higher cost compared to single-function models.

The most powerful in terms of grinding degree:

Stihl SH 56 (manual, petrol, 0.7 kW, sprocket chopper, grinding ratio 10:1, Germany);
Echo PB-2155 (manual, gasoline, 1 hp, sprocket chopper, 16:1, Japan-USA);
Worx WG500E (manual, electric, 2.5 kW, 2 knives, 10:1, Germany);
Cramer LS3500 (wheeled, gasoline, 4 hp, 4 cutting knives, 16:1, Germany).

The most reliable:

Patriot PT 30 (manual, gasoline, 2.2 hp, 2 knives, 10:1, USA);
MTD 202 D (wheeled, gasoline, 5.5 hp, 4 knives, 10:1, Germany-USA);
Cub Cadet CSV 060 (wheeled, petrol, 6 hp, 2 threshing knives, 8:1, USA).

Garden vacuum cleaner with bag

Garden vacuum cleaners with a bag are the most popular type of garden vacuum cleaners. Cleaning with them is convenient and efficient. They differ in several parameters.

By degree of mechanization:

manual;
mobile.

By engine type:

electrical;
battery;
gasoline.

The bags included with garden vacuum cleaners differ:

volume (capacity);
shape;
fastening design;
material of manufacture.

The volume of the bags varies depending on the mechanization of the vacuum cleaner:

manual – 30-60l;
wheeled - 80-200l.

Bags are not included in the package of backpack vacuum cleaners; they only work for “blowing”.

By form:

rectangular;
semi-oval;
in the shape of a truncated pyramid.

According to the fastening design:

Removable – convenient for use; you can use a new bag each time, storing filled containers in one place. Upon completion of work, unload everything at once.
Stationary with a zipper - when filled, they require emptying; when the zipper is opened, the contents of the bag can spill out onto the floor.

Materials used to make bags:

spunbond - non-woven material made from molten polymer, has high tensile strength;
tarpaulin - dense water-repellent fabric;
Oxford is a synthetic material with matting weave that has high wear and moisture resistance;
PVC fabric is highly elastic and moisture resistant.

engine power;
air jet force;
suction power;
bag volume.

the cleaning process is accelerated (garbage is stored in bags, which can be immediately taken to a garbage container);
the quality of cleaning improves (even the smallest leaves, branches, pebbles get into the bag).

It becomes difficult to work with a hand-held vacuum cleaner as the bag fills;
may burst when hit by sharp objects.

The most capacious hand-held vacuum cleaners in terms of bag volume:

Husqvarna 125BVX (petrol, 0.8 kW, 64.35 l, Sweden);
Black&Decker GW3050 (electric, 3 kW, 50 l, USA);
Homelite HBV 2500S (electric, 2.5 kW, 45 l, USA);
Mcculloch GBV 345 (petrol, 0.75 kW, 40 l, Germany).

The most spacious wheeled vacuum cleaners with a bag:

Billy Goat VQ1002SP (petrol, self-propelled, 10 hp, 285 l, USA);
Little Wonder 5611-00-01 (petrol, mobile, 6 hp, 285 l, USA);
Aqrinova AS10 (petrol, self-propelled, 5.5 hp, 230 l).

Garden vacuum cleaner on wheels

The most powerful type, designed for cleaning large areas (park areas).

Main components:

gasoline engine (four-stroke);
impeller with 3-5 knives;
suction turbine;
parking brake;
control Panel;
power regulator;
nozzle height and tilt regulator;
wheels.

Main functions:

blowing;
blowing;
grinding

Vacuum cleaners are offered by type of movement:

Self-propelled. Two pairs of wheels, the rear ones are driven with pneumatic tires, the front ones provide maneuverability. Human physical strength is not required to organize movement.
Non-self-propelled. One or two pairs of wheels, require physical strength of the user, move like a cart on wheels.

engine power (3.5-6.5 hp);
gas tank volume (1.2-3 l);
working width (60-85 cm);
wheel diameter (20-40 cm);
type of wheel drive (rear- or front-wheel drive);
bag volume (70-250 l).

high performance;
no need to carry a vacuum cleaner on your shoulders (backpack) or in your hands (manual);
long period of time between engine refuelings;
chopping branches with a diameter of up to 3-5 cm, with additional knives - plastic and glass;
in winter, in blowing mode, it is suitable for cleaning garden paths from fallen snow.

work only on a flat surface;
impossibility of processing problem areas (corners, under the canopy of trees);
limited movement on uneven surfaces;
storage of the unit requires a separate room;
high price.

Manufacturers of mobile vacuum cleaners offer long hoses for cleaning problem areas as an additional option.

The most reliable self-propelled vacuum cleaners on wheels:

Billy Goat MV650H (6.5 hp, gas tank volume - 3 l, USA);
Cramer LS 4000SW (5.5 hp, 2.5 l, Germany).
Craftsman 77013 (5.5 HP, 1.9 L, USA).

The most reliable non-self-propelled:

Billy Goat KV650H (6.5 hp, 3 l, USA);
Echo Bear Cat WV190 (6.5 hp, 3 l, Japan);
Cub Cadet CSV 060 (6 hp, 1.5 l, Germany).

Mounted garden vacuum cleaner

Mounted garden vacuums can be attached to the side of a truck or tractor. Refers to professional municipal equipment.

Designed for dry cleaning of large areas continuously for a long time. Productivity is determined by body volume.

Accessories:

engine (gasoline or diesel);
impeller with knives for crushing debris (4-6 knives);
exhaust pipe - a metal sleeve for discharging waste into the body (adjustable according to the height of the body);
inlet pipe – corrugated polyurethane hose for suctioning debris;
case with double handles for carrying;
starter (manual or electric).

Additionally, it can be equipped with a wheeled chassis and a hose to increase the length of the inlet pipe.

engine power (5-18 hp);
suction speed (60-100 m³/min);
fuel tank capacity (4-10 l);
inlet pipe length (5-6 m);
inlet pipe diameter (180-250 mm);
weight (60-160 kg).

high performance;
there is no need for intermediate collection of waste in bags;
large volume of finished compost.

high noise level;
significant weight;
considerable cost.

The most powerful:

Echo Bear CAT DL10570 (18 hp, inlet hose length – 6 m, inlet hose diameter – 250 mm, Germany);
Laski VD440 (18 hp, 6 m, 180 mm, Czech Republic);
Billy Goat DL 18HP (10 hp, 6 m, 180 mm, Germany).

The lightest:

Cramer LS 4000 VLG (5.5 hp, 5 m, 180 mm, 67 kg, Germany);
Agrinova AS16 (6.5 hp, 5 m, 180 mm, 72 kg, Italy).

German electric vacuum cleaner-leaf blower

One of the best models of electric vacuum cleaners-leafers can be called . The device is produced by a well-known European brand of German origin. The Kruger electric vacuum cleaner has increased power to 3000 W, has excellent functionality and, at the same time, an affordable price. The Kruger garden vacuum cleaner has a mulching function; it works in 2 modes - suction and blowing.

The Kruger leaf blower is equipped with a spacious 45 liter grass catcher, which holds a large amount of debris. When the bag is full, you can immediately replace it with another without being distracted by cleaning. An additional grass catcher is included with the garden vacuum cleaner.

The Kruger blower is made of high-strength materials that can withstand mechanical damage. The wide telescopic pipe easily collects not only small, but also large debris. For easier movement, a support wheel is provided at the lowest point of the device. Ease of use is ensured by the light weight of the device - only 3.5 kg.

Briefly about battery-powered garden vacuum cleaners (leaf blowers)

When the question of cleaning an area from any contamination arises, a reliable unit is required. Traditional tools can't match the efficiency of a cordless, inexpensive leaf blower. It can handle hard-to-reach places that cannot be reached with a rake. A variety of models - the ability to find the optimal unit.

What are the advantages of a cordless leaf blower/vacuum cleaner?

Sometimes they try to solve the problem of fallen leaves and autumn cleaning with the help of ones that have a mulching function. However, not every garden area can be cleaned in this way. A leaf blower is a vacuum cleaner that can both blow out and suck up a variety of debris. Main advantages:

high degree of mobility;
lightness and compactness of the blower;
convenient, intuitive controls;
serious savings on fuel, since you only need to recharge the battery from the mains.

Battery leaf blowers vary in power and battery life. Based on these parameters, as well as data on the number of functions, you can choose the best option.

How to buy a garden vacuum cleaner for collecting leaves

When it is difficult to make a choice on your own, it is best to seek detailed advice. It is also important to take into account the area that will be serviced by the garden vacuum cleaner, since this determines how long it will take, and therefore what the parameters of the required battery will be.

You can purchase a battery-powered blower in the online store: customers can expect competitive prices, pleasant service and door-to-door delivery.

To clean the territory on a personal plot, a special device was invented, which was called a garden vacuum cleaner. Garden vacuum cleaners can be hand-held or wheeled and run on different types of fuel. For example, there is a distinction between a gasoline garden vacuum cleaner and an electric garden vacuum cleaner.

But this equipment not only has differences, but also a large number of similarities. For example, operating principles. Thus, both electric and gasoline garden vacuum cleaners have three operating modes: “fan”, “vacuum cleaner” and “shredder”.

If you select the “fan” operating mode, the device creates a directed air flow that sweeps away the debris in the area into one pile. This allows you to save time on traditional cleaning methods - using rakes and brooms.

In the “vacuum cleaner” mode, a gasoline, just like an electric garden vacuum cleaner, collects all the garbage in a special bag. In the “chopper” mode, the built-in impeller is turned on, which chops the collected leaves and mowed grass. This allows you to reduce the volume occupied by garbage, as well as process it into useful mulch, which is used to fertilize flower beds.

We can say that a gasoline garden vacuum cleaner is a universal tool that is designed to keep your garden plot clean and tidy.

Electric garden vacuum cleaner

It’s worth noting right away that hand-held vacuum cleaners are more convenient than vacuum cleaners on wheels, but they are also less productive. Therefore, if your site has a small area, choose a manual garden vacuum cleaner.

As for the power source used, the choice again depends on the size of the area. An electric garden vacuum cleaner is more compact, weighs less, and it does not have exhaust emissions, which can reduce the pleasure of cleaning the area. Also, an electric garden vacuum cleaner does not require additional fuel costs. But it has a significant drawback - movement with it is limited by the length of the cord. Therefore, if you have a large area or do not have access to an electrical outlet, consider purchasing a gas-powered garden vacuum cleaner.

You can select the equipment you are interested in in our online store. We are ready to offer you high-quality equipment from well-known global manufacturers at an affordable price.

By cooperating with us, you will always be satisfied with your choice and confident in your purchase!

Briefly about battery-powered garden vacuum cleaners (leaf blowers)

What are the advantages of a cordless leaf blower/vacuum cleaner?

high degree of mobility;
lightness and compactness of the blower;
convenient, intuitive controls;
serious savings on fuel, since you only need to recharge the battery from the mains.

Battery leaf blowers vary in power and battery life. Based on these parameters, as well as data on the number of functions, you can choose the best option.

How to buy a garden vacuum cleaner for collecting leaves

You can purchase a battery-powered blower in the online store: customers can expect competitive prices, pleasant service and door-to-door delivery.

A vacuum cleaner for collecting leaves is a rather unusual unit for Russian gardeners and services responsible for the cleanliness of parks and alleys, but in America and Europe there are many fans of such equipment.

Its functionality can be understood even by its name. Indeed, the machine performs exactly the same function as a regular home vacuum cleaner - it removes garden debris. However, the design and, as a result, the appearance of such units still differ from their “home” counterparts.

Firstly, the garden vacuum cleaner does not have the usual hose (more precisely, it is present only in some models as an addition) - instead, a wide plastic socket is installed in front of the machine, through which even large debris can easily pass. Secondly, the gas vacuum cleaner is equipped with large wheels that allow you to move freely on the ground, asphalt or lawn. And thirdly, it is equipped with a large, removable bag with a capacity of several tens of liters, allowing you not to take time off from work.

Otherwise, the principle of operation of gas-powered vacuum cleaners is as similar as possible to conventional household devices - an engine installed inside the body creates an air flow, and sucked leaves and other small debris settle in a breathable bag, which is easily removed for emptying.

You can always buy a leaf vacuum cleaner from one of the leading world or Russian brands in the Garden Mechanisms store in Moscow or on our website.

Varieties and differences

Like other gardening equipment, the leaf vacuum cleaner comes in several varieties. In addition to minor features inherent in different models from different brands, the units differ in the type of engine installed: it can be gasoline or electric.

The gas vacuum cleaner has more power (up to 35 hp), that is, it copes better with sucking up large leaves, and its appearance is somewhat reminiscent of a lawn mower. Such units are the most productive and can be used for cleaning in parks and other large areas.

In addition, a gasoline leaf vacuum cleaner can be self-propelled. In such models, the engine is responsible not only for air intake, but also for rotating the wheels. The operator can only “steer”, directing the unit in the desired direction. The prices for such vehicles are quite different from the cost of non-self-propelled models.

Of course, you can use not only a gas-powered vacuum cleaner to clean the garden - there are also similar devices for this that operate on electricity (from an outlet or battery). They look like a garden leaf blower and in most cases can work with both blowing and blowing. Such devices are less powerful and limited in use by cable length or battery charge, so they are rather poorly suited for serious use.

Well, the last distinctive features that a leaf vacuum cleaner may have are a number of additional functions. There are only three of them:

the presence of a flexible hose for working in hard-to-reach places in the garden or the option of installing it;
reverse - the ability to reverse the movement of self-propelled models, which makes it easier to control the machine and return to missed places without the need to describe circles;
built-in shredder - the most productive gasoline vacuum cleaner can be equipped with a metal impeller, which shreds not only foliage, but also small branches on the fly.

But don’t forget: along with the number of functions that leaf vacuum cleaners are equipped with, the price also increases. Particularly noticeable, as we have already said, is the difference between non-self-propelled and self-propelled models.

Manufacturers

A gasoline leaf vacuum cleaner can be found in the catalogs of most manufacturers of gardening equipment and tools. For example, our store presents devices from such brands as MTD, Al-Ko, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Echo, Laski, Billy Goat and others. At the same time, the models do not differ too much from each other, since manufacturers have practically no freedom to modernize and equip devices with additional functions.

Where to buy?

If you need a high-quality, high-performance and reliable gasoline garden vacuum cleaner, you can buy it in two ways:

check out the characteristics and price of the model in our online store and order it with delivery in Moscow or by transport company to any city in Russia,
come to our store in Moscow (Mevedkovo metro station) and buy your favorite model there.

And finally, we remind you: in any case, you can use the help of our consultants to choose the most suitable garden vacuum cleaner.