My neighbors both have large maple trees which drop an incredible number of leaves each fall. The Ultra Blower Vac makes short work of cleaning up my yard.
Because I converted my asphalt driveway to a "Dixie Pink" gravel driveway, giving my drive a 19th Century look, I needed a better way to collect my leaves, which a mainly compost. My prior method, a rake, was likely to be more time-consuming and more difficult (separating leaves from gravel).
Corded Electric Vs Gas Powered and Battery Electric
I did not want a VOC, gas driven blower because of environmental negative effects. I did not want a battery operated unit because they can be weak, and one has to keep them charged. After researching the corded electric models, I chose this one.
Results
I have used the unit twice and was impressed. I liked the variable speed, the power, the light weight, and storage bag (could be a little larger), and ability to separate the leaves from the gravel. I easily blew leaves into a tarp, which I could slide over to my leaf storage area for composing. The sound level was relatively low, but I still wore ear protection.
Pros: no vocs, ability to separate gravel & leaves, variable speeds, low noise
I only buy Toro Blower/Vacs and have for the past 12 years
on November 17, 2018
Posted by: Dillydally
from Canada
Gender:Female
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
The over all machine is excellent. Only complaint I have is that the bag for the vac use just doesn't last and I have had to replace the bag zippers on all of them. I live where there is snow and at the beginning of winter when we only get a dusting of snow I use the blower to clear off the sidewalk.
Cons: the zippers on the bag don't last.
Written by a customer while visiting Toro.com
Customer Rating
5
outstanding
on May 3, 2017
Posted by: Skip1
from Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Ease of use, clears all areas of leaves, dirt and other litter. As I live at a high altitude in Colorado (7000 ft) I also use it to clear my driveway, deck and patio of powder snow. It is effective on dry snow up to 6+ inches. Saves a lot of shoveling. Clears off vehicles also.
This electric blower has held up well so far. It replaces a gas powered blower that I had for 10 years. The Toro is easy to use and with the nozzle attachments it has more power, more cubic feet per minute and more velocity than the old gas powered blower. The old gas blower was messy and required much more maintenance than the electric Toro. I’m very pleased with this Toro blower. I have not got a chance to use the vacuum attachment so I can’t give that part a rating.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I/m 86 years old and had a yard literally full of my neighbors leaves. Did research and decided on the Toro Product. I have a ball cleaning up my leaves. Have gotten 5plus recycle bags full and wish I had more leaves A great product!
Pros: ease of use
Cons: none
Written by a customer while visiting Toro.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on August 22, 2015
Posted by: sgtb
from Saint Louis County Mo.
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
This is my third Toro blower/vacuum. The product is lightweight, and works perfectly for the area around my residence. I recommended this product to 3 people in my neighborhood. All 3 purchased the vacuum/blower.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Toro.com
Customer Rating
5
I love it and it is so easy to use.
on February 12, 2016
Posted by: Joyce
from Las Vegas, NV, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
I cannot get it to turn off except to unplug it. I have adjusted to that. Other than that it is a wonderful clean-up tool!