Clean-up crew

Whether you are clearing leaves from a yard or the mess after mowing a lawn, here are the latest blowers and vacuums to help get the job done.

BOB-CAT BOSS-VAC VL

The pitch: The BOSS-VAC VL collection systems are equipped with 6-inch wide fan blades to move more debris.

  • An oversized air vent hood allows a high volume of air and debris to enter the collection system while providing plenty of room to exhaust air.
  • It has a polymer grass tube to move debris to the collection hopper without clogging.
     

For more information: Bobcatturf.com

 

ECHO PB-770

The pitch: ECHO’s PB-770 features upgrades for better ergonomics, more performance and easier serviceability.

  • It is equipped with a 63.3-cc engine and an air ventilation system, and is available in either hip-mounted (PB-770H) or tube-mounted (PB-770T) throttle.
  • The vented back pad allows air to circulate around the user for comfortable operation in hot weather.
     

For more information: Echo-usa.com



STIHL BR 450 C-EF

The pitch: The STIHL BR 450 C-EF model is the first professional STIHL blower equipped with an integrated instant electric start.

  • The electric start technology allows professionals to start and stop the unit while wearing it on their back.
  • Comes with STIHL Easy2Start for a simplified starting procedure.
     

For more information: Stihlusa.com

 

Husqvarna 580BTS

The pitch: The Husqvarna 580BTS is a commercial back pack blower designed to create large air flow and high air speed.

  • Commercial grade air filter helps to create long operating time and trouble free use.
  • This blower is part of the Husqvarna 500 Series, which includes trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws.
     

For more information: Husqvarna.com

 

Little Wonder C5

The pitch: Little Wonder’s new C5 is a wheeled blower for the residential leaf blower market.

  • Weighing 102 lbs., the C5 has more than 1,100 cfm of air movement and wind speed of 200 mph.
  • The C5 blower features the Aim Rite discharge nozzle that can be adjusted to blow air in any desired direction.
     

For more information: Littlewonder.com

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