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one of our 45 recommended Leaf Blowers
Toro 51820
Highs
- Moved leaves and other debris especially quickly.
- Removed embedded material, such as leaf particles, from grass quickly.
- Easy to handle and control.
- Relatively quiet for a blower, with no hearing protection needed while operating.
- Fairly quiet when heard from a distance, a plus for relations with neighbors.
- Has more than one speed for better control in tight areas.
- The blowing speed can be fixed, sometimes only at the highest setting, so you need not hold the trigger constantly during operation.
Lows
- No discernible lows.
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CR's Take
- Fast, providing noticeable power for moving leaves and other debris.
- Very aggressive, with deep cleaning power for removing embedded material, such as leaf particles.
- Very fast, with excellent suction for leaves.
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