Leaf blowers in our range are garden machines for clearing leaves, grass clippings and light debris from lawns, paths, patios and driveways. They suit home gardeners with a small plot as well as anyone looking after a larger garden. Brands include Bosch, Makita, Einhell and Gardena.
How to choose a leaf blower
Power source. Battery models start without a cable or fuel, run quietly compared with petrol machines and need little maintenance. Some leaf blowers in our range are battery-powered, which is usually enough for a typical garden. Runtime is limited by battery capacity, so larger areas call for a bigger battery or a spare.
Airspeed. Air speed shows how well a blower can move wet or compacted leaves. In our range the maximum figures run from about 200 km/h up to 245 km/h, and the minimum settings from roughly 100 to 185 km/h. A model with a wide speed range lets you use a gentle setting on gravel beds and full speed on a driveway.
Battery system. If you already own cordless garden or workshop tools, choose a blower that takes the same battery. Makita, Einhell, Ryobi and Bosch each run their own battery platform across many tools, so one battery and charger can serve several machines. Check whether the blower is sold with a battery and charger or as a bare tool.
Weight and handling. You will carry the blower for the whole job, so weight and balance matter as much as raw output. Try to find out how heavy the machine is with the battery fitted. A comfortable handle and a lock for continuous operation reduce fatigue on longer jobs.
Suction function. Some blowers can also vacuum and shred leaves into a collection bag, which reduces the volume of garden waste. The models listed in our range with specification data are blow-only, so check the product page if you want a combined blower-vacuum.
Leaf blower brands in our range
- Bosch: sells a green range for home gardeners and a blue range for professional users, so you can match the tool to how often you work.
- Makita: known for its 18 V LXT battery platform, which is shared by a large number of cordless tools.
- Einhell: its Power X-Change system lets one battery fit many garden and workshop tools.
- Ryobi: built around the ONE+ 18 V battery system, which is popular with home users who collect several cordless tools.
- DeWalt: a trade-oriented brand recognisable by its yellow and black tools, with a focus on professional use.
- Gardena: a garden specialist, best known for watering systems and hand tools as well as cordless machines.
Also in our range: Wolf-Garten.
Leaf blower FAQ
Are battery leaf blowers strong enough?
For most domestic gardens, yes. Battery blowers in our range reach air speeds of up to 245 km/h, which is enough to move dry and damp leaves from lawns and paths. Very large areas or heavy, wet debris may drain a single battery quickly, so a spare battery helps.
What air speed should a leaf blower have?
Look for a model that reaches at least 200 km/h if you regularly clear damp leaves or work on paved areas. Lower speeds, around 100 to 185 km/h, are enough for light debris and delicate planting beds. Adjustable speed is more useful than a single high setting.
Can I use one battery for several tools?
Yes, if the tools belong to the same battery platform. Makita, Einhell, Ryobi and Bosch each have their own systems, and batteries from one brand are generally not interchangeable with another. Check the voltage and system name before you buy a bare tool.
Does a leaf blower also vacuum leaves?
Only some models do. Blower-vacuums have a suction mode and a collection bag, while blow-only machines simply move leaves. The leaf blowers with specification data in our range do not have a suction mode, so check each product page for the function you need.
