[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This blower vac performs well in either mode. I have two and a half complaints regarding this unit. First, the bag that comes with the unit is cheap and developed a hole after only about three uses. I tried as much as possible to use the shoulder strap to keep it from dragging on the ground, but ergonomically that is a challenge. I have in fact already ordered one replacement bag, and I suspect it will not be the last one I have to order. Second, the plastic tab that locks the attachments in place is cheap; mine shows significant wear after just a few changes. Finally, my half-complaint concerns overall ergonomics. This unit is large and heavy in part because of the high quality metal impeller. Unfortunately, that makes it hard to maneuver unless you are tall and strong. Overall, I am pleased with the unit because it vacuums better than I expected, mulching masses of leaves without any problem.
The Ultra Blower Vac did a pretty good job in cleaning up the leaves from my cottonwood tree in the center of my 3,000 square foot back yard. The next day I went to vacuum the leaves in bags and it was doing a good job until the impeller nut came off and was lost. Quite a surprise for the second day of use (less than 4 hours total) of a brand new machine.
Response from Toro.comBy Customer Service, April 19, 2018
We apologize that you have encountered a missing part. Toro stands behind the two year warranty in place on your machine. You may view parts and manuals for any model at the following link: https://www.toro.com/en/parts. We recommend confirming your required part and reaching out to us at 888-384-9939. One of our Customer Care representatives are ready to help!
Very much like the fact that it mulches leaves as it vacuums, which is great for the brown part of my composer. Bag is light on shoulder and easy to connect and empty. Very pleased with my purchase.