I took the time to visit your booth at the Mn. State fair, and suggested that what would make it even better if possible to add to the length of the intake side to allow for a more versatile use rather than having to man handle the entire appliance wherever you need it. I’m not sure if the CFM would support a greater length, but I think it may be worth considering.
Compared to other leaf blowers and mulchers on the market, the Toro is a winner. The metal blade does a great job at mulching the leaves. The power dial makes it easy to adjust for picking up leaves in flower beds where there is a bark base without sucking up the bark chips. The bag is larger than others on the market and has a conveniently large zipper for easy dumping. The only challenge is when you have large broad-based leaves that require you occasionally to turn off the blower and clear the suction channels.
Written by a customer while visiting Toro.com
Customer Rating
3
Not easy to handle for left handed individuals
on December 19, 2016
Posted by: bzzbuzzard8
from Lombard, IL, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Beginner
The suction tube clog easily. It is gaudy and difficult to hold comfortably and maneuver. The only plus really is that it pulverizes the leaves into fine particles making it efficient to really fill your yard waste bags. Lesson learned, I am loyal to Toro being that I own a Toro mower and a Toro trimmer but now wish I had purchased a different leaf blower/vac.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Toro.comBy Customer Care, December 21, 2016
We appreciate your feedback! Thanks for sharing. Your comments help us grow as a company. For best results we recommend using the blower/vac with dry leaves, only. If you have other concerns or would like more information on this subject, please call us at 888-384-9939. Thanks!
I have two large oaks, and it took me just a couple of hours to shred all the leaves and pack them into two contractor bags (without shedding, it used to be 10+ bags). Yes, it was a dusty job, but not a big problem with reasonable protection. Now, half a year later, those leaves turned into perfect mulch! I tried to use the blower too, but it caused way to much mess; having a medium size yard, it's easier for me to rake the leaves.
The machine works very well. The suction attachment was partially compressed out of round shape when received but still able to assemble it onto the motor housing. Great performance. Only concern is that longer term the collection bag will not hold up. Poor stitching, especially around the in-feed attachment.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our yard is mostly granite chippings and gravel, with a few bushes. Neighboring yards have pine trees, willow trees, and bamboo, all of which shed leaves into our yard. I bought this tool to use as a vacuum, but it picks up the chippings and gravel as readily as the leaves. It's a good job the impellor is metal, not plastic, otherwise it would be destroyed. As a blower it works well, although it also shifts the gravel as easily as the leaves. It does the work it was designed for I guess, but it's not what I needed for this yard.
Pros: powerfull and easy to use, easy to change blower to vacuum and back again.
Cons: too powerfull suction for my needs.
Response from Toro.comBy Customer Care, July 17, 2018
We appreciate your feedback regarding your Toro blower vacs. It is important to only vacuum leaves and soft items. Debris such as sticks, rocks, acorns, and pine cones can damage the impeller. The Ultra Blower/Vacuum has a maximum cfm of 410, but the wind speed is adjustable by the dial switch Visit Toro.com/yardtools to review our article on how to select the best blower for you. Or feel free to contact our customer care department at 888-384-9939 (1-800-544-5364) and we would be happy to walk you through it.
Written by a customer while visiting Toro.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Blower/Vacuum
on July 25, 2016
Posted by: Kurt61
This is my second Toro Blower Vac. This model is much stronger and fun to use.