Walk Behind Leaf Blower Buyer's Guide

When you've got a large property, you need some assistance.

That doesn't mean you should hire a lawn care crew.

But it means you might need to bring out the big guns to get your jobs done.

The pinnacle of performance and power for leaf removal is a walk-behind leaf blower.

These big hoss blowers will eradicate every last leaf on your lawn in no time.

Directional Blower
In the past, walk-behind leaf blowers could only blow debris in one direction, which was fine for sidewalks. However, if you wanted to blow debris along a wall or building, it wouldn't do you much good.

Look for a walk-behind leaf blower with directional controls so you can aim where you want to blow the leaves and debris. Some models have hand-control features mounted right to the handle so, like a snow blower, you can change your blowing direction without breaking stride.

Wheels
Like a push mower, all walk-behind blowers are on wheels, but that doesn't mean they're all the same. Look for a model with large rear wheels, which will maneuver across rough terrain with ease.

Another feature to look for is a front swivel wheel, which makes steering the blower much easier. Think about it. Vacuums only have straight-set wheels. Turning them can be a pain. However, with a swivel wheel in front, turning is a cinch.