51585 Power Sweep Electric Leaf Blower, 7 Amp 2-Speed , Black , 160 mph Blower

About this item

Generates powerful air speed of 160 mph
Lightweight and easy to use at only 4.6-pounds
2-speed air control for greater versatility.Product type: Hand held
Perfect for clearing leaves and debris from sidewalks, deck and driveways

• Bmw328i

  This Blower/Vacuum really is an amazing product, it’s very easy to use and pickups up leaves and small debris with a flick of a switch. It does a real good job of mulching the leaves into small bits which allows you to pickup a large amount of leaves in a very short timeframe. It can feel a bit heavy with the weight of the blower plus the weight of the leaves as you work away, so just be aware of that as well. Other than that the quality seems to be okay, time will tell how she holds up overall, but I owned an older Toro Super Blower 850 that lasted 25 years without any issues.

• philters

  This blower is fine for terraced yards once the barrier stalks and shrubs are trimmed. Ease of movement, directionality and light weight are tremendous pluses, as is the relative quietness of operation compared to commercial enterprises. Perfect for a do it yourselfer who is not afraid of managing the tether wire.

• A. Goldberg

  After buying a new house with a beautiful yard and gardens, I started to realize just how much work was in store to maintain said yard and gardens. Then I turned my gaze up at the enormous trees shading the front and back yards. They're amazing trees, but they have an amazing number of leaves. Now that fall is wrapping up here in the Texas, those leaves are making their annual migration south for the winter. I've never seen so many leaves! I mean, I live in a land of junipers and live oaks and other evergreens trees. But whatever I have in my yards is just dumping massive quantities of dead leaves upon my entire property. In no time, my entire lawn was covered, so something had to be done. I can't have leave them there to choke out the grass while the weather is still warm.So I knew I would need a powerful leaf blower. I opted to try my luck with a battery powered mower and string trimmer. But I thought I might need more leaf blowing longevity than a cordless model could offer. And while a backpack style gas blower would be pretty sweet, it would nullify one of the great advantages of electric lawn equipment--no gasoline and associated maintenance.And so, I did some research and settled on this Toro blower/vac. I've used it a half dozen times so far (in addition to mulching leaves into the lawn with the mower), and I haven't even made a dent. But this thing is powerful and reliable and effective. It is lightweight and easy to use. My wife even likes using it (it's like vacuuming, and I like vacuuming). And that was before I showed her that she can actually _vacuum_ the leaves, too!Once you get a hang for how everything is attached and changed for different functions, it's super simple to get up and running, and to switch from blower to vac, quickly. I like the placement and design of handles, allowing for different holding positions. The big dial makes it easy to modulate the speed/power, even while wearing gloves. I find it better to loop the power cord through the handle to prevent it from coming unplugged. But man, can this thing blow. Even when the leaves have piled up one or two _feet_ thick around the shed, this blower moves more than enough air to expose bare ground in no time. I can quickly gather the pesky leaves into convenient piles, and then I take a break and swap out the blower tube for the vacuum tube for some efficient leaf mulching. I remove any sticks bigger than a small twig to prevent snagging in the impeller, but otherwise, I just don the collection bag, assume the position, and let 'er rip.The bag itself is small, so I do need to get a trash barrel with the hose/mesh attachment. That will just give me more time between emptying. But man, this thing will go to town on a pile of leaves, big or small. It really does a great job of chopping things up and reducing the total volume of leaves into manageable quantities for curbside collection or composting.All in all, I'm totally satisfied so far. I'm supremely happy with the purchase, and with my foresight that led to my choosing a corded blower rather than a battery powered model. I can easily run this thing for 30-40 minutes at a time with no concern for battery life, gas refills, or any interruptions at all. It's also lightweight, so I feel no ill effects in my back after a long session, nor do I get the uncomfortable buzzing in my hands after I've finished for the day.Solid blower/vac. Would recommend at this price point.

• Karen Critten

  Being electric, I do not have to pull a rope to start it, and it has lots of air. . . strong enough to blow the leaves out from under the solar panels on the roof. I have a 100 foot extension cord, so I have plenty of area that I can maintain.

• JWINK

  The media could not be loaded. This review is for the Toro 51619 Ultra Leaf Blower.This model includes the instructions, vacuum tubing, bottom-zip collection bag, power nozzle, concentrator nozzle and cord storage hook.After my previous Toro leaf blower finally gave up after more than 10 years of use, I decided to go for the 51619 model leaf blower, mainly because I didn’t think the 621 model was worth the 20-dollar difference in price, with the real difference between the two being the lack of the oscillating tube in the 619 model.This leaf blower has a few more features and some improvements over my old model.This model is more powerful than the older Toro I had previously and whereas my old model basically had one speed this one has a variable speed control making it more flexible to use. With its more powerful motor, I found that it works better at cleaning stubborn debris that is stuck between the boards of my deck than the old one. I do wish that the speed control had a locking mode to keep from accidently changing the speed.The one thing that I am happy to see as an improvement in this blower over my old Toro is this model now use a metal impeller turbine. My old Toro has a plastic one and that was what failed when it blew apart into 3 pieces, resulting in a potentially dangerous situation as the pieces were powerful enough to crack the outer casing of the blower. So I am glad to see this change in the blowers.The one downside to the bigger motor and metal turbine is that this blower is slightly heavier than my older model. It isn’t a tremendous difference but it is noticeable after carrying around for a while.Although I primarily use this as a blower, this also has the ability to convert to a vacuum which works ok but does have the tendency to get clogged a bit too easily. Maybe not possible considering how this is made but I would have liked to seen a better designed vacuuming tube and bag that clogged a bit less often. The bag is also a bit flimsy and may not hold up over long term use.One of my grips with my previous Toro unfortunately wasn’t improved in the new models. The cord holder still isn’t great and still doesn’t hold the cord as well as I think it should. Just like the old model, I find it much too easy to accidently unplug the power cord.This blower works pretty well for my needs which tend to be dried leaves and pine needles. It works ok but not as well for wet leaves. I didn’t find this model to be any noisier than my old Toro. The noise level of the blower to me was acceptable and no louder than most carpet vacuums.Overall, I am happy with this model, especially with the additional features and the improvement with the metal impeller turbine. The vacuuming accessories could be improved a bit and the cord holder still isn’t much improved over the older model but if this last half as long as my 10 plus year old model, then I will have gotten my money’s worth.4 stars

• Ariel Fisher

  In this case, it is all GOOD:).IMPORTANT TIPS:1:) MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL - The manual section on which extension cord to use is very poorly written. When the manual says "Use 14 gauge or HIGHER", what they MEAN is 14 gauge is OK, 12 gauge is BETTER, 16 gauge will destroy the motor. The manual uses the comparative term "HIGHER" but fails to specify that they are speaking ELECTRICALLY higher, NOT numerically HIGHER, which the average user is not going to realize is two opposite directions. According to the MANUAL, if your cord is max 50 feet long, you can use a 16 gauge cord. At 100 feet they suggest 14 gauge, and at 150 feet 12 gauge. To help you understand this, the longer the cord length, the more difficulty the cord has in delivering current to higher wattage tools. So you will RUIN your tools if you plug them into a wire with a gauge that is insufficient. You cannot go wrong with 12 gauge wire, so I recommend using 12 even though the cord costs a bit more and is heavier. Unless you are staying under 20 feet, go with 12 for maximum safety.2:) ALSO IMPORTANT: There is a trick to attaching the cord which the manual does a poor job of explaining, but if you go to TORO'S website you can find a far better guide with illustrations. In a nutshell, do NOT just plug the cord directly into the connector on the blower. What you must first do is create a loop in your cord, about 12 inches from the end, and insert that loop into the notch on the back of the blower so that it catches on the plastic hook, THEN connect the cord to the blower. This prevents the cord from disconnecting as you pull the blower, which can damage the motor if it happens.ON TO PERFORMANCE:I used it to clean up a half acre property which is mostly rock landscape but had a LOT of dead leaves that needed clearing. Got the job done using only a 100 foot 12 gauge extension cord. If your property is one half acre or less and you have an electric outlet in the middle of it, you should find 100 feet sufficient. If you have multiple outdoor outlets in a ll corners you might find 50 feet sufficient. I suggest using the shortest cord possible in 12 gauge, as the cord gets HEAVY as it gets longer.PROS:1:) Reasonable noise level - way less irritating than gas blowers.2:) Lightweight, easy to maneuver3:) Good airflow, not as strong as a gas blower, but good enough for just about any task if you have some patience.4:) 2 year warranty5:) Very reasonably priced, I paid more for the extension cord than for the blower.6:) Attractive7:) Easy to storeCONS:1:) Dealing with the cord is a royal pain. This will be true of any electric blower, but for me, dealing with getting and storing gas was a bigger pain, so I went electric. Another option to consider if you are doing light duty only is a lithium battery powered rechargeable blower. But batteries pose their own headaches and are very pricy.2:) The blower housing gets very dirty and has a lot of air holes around the motor - only time will tell if this affects long term performance.3:) A bit more power would be better - for heavier duty I would suggest looking at the 12 amp models if you want electric, or stepping up to gas if storing combustibles floats your boat.BOTTOM LINE: A very good value priced leaf blower which will get the job done for you and is guaranteed to last for 2 years, just make SURE you use the right cord.

• Amazon Customer

  Like many who have purchsed this blower/mulcher, I am very pleased with how it works. As a blower, it is incredibly powerful. I have another corded blower and this is easily double the power. As a leaf vacuum and mulcher it's a huge time saver. We have two large trees in our front yard and we usually spend 6 man hours raking and packing leaves every fall. I also run the mower at different times during the fall to mulch smaller leaf drops. I did the whole yard by myself in about 3 hours, and collected some 400lbs of leaves. The bag looks like it could get heavy, but by the time it's full, it's rarely more than 10 or 15 lbs. The leaves are chopped up pretty well.It's loud and should be used with ear protection. Converting from blower to vac is a bit clumsy. The pieces fit tightly and are hard to remove. It also does NOT like wet or damp leaves. If you've had rain or snow, you are best off spreading the wet clumps out and let them dry. It will suck them up, but clogs very easily, which is a pain to clear. Have a long screwdriver in your back pocket to help clear out clogs.One of the truly great features of this vac is that it will pull leaves off rocks or from out of ground cover. We have a large edge of ground cover which has always been difficult to get clear of leaves. They get stuck right in the branches, and neither raking or blowing gets them out effectively. You can stick the tube from the Toro down in the shrubs and pull them right up.There is a long adjustable shoulder strap, which I think would accommodate many different heights. The unit is reasonably comfortable to use with a large handle and good places for your hands. Some have commented that the cord is in the wrong place. It's in the right place when used as a blower, but when you vac, you turn it around, so the cord comes out the front. You get used to it.This is one of the best tools I've bought in a long time.

• Rando D

  When we moved from the suburbs to a wooded area about 2 years ago, I start looking for a blower to help clear my 60 foot long driveway. When I saw the price and reviews for this one, I thought I couldn't go wrong. Now my only regret is that I wasted years moving leaves without one of these.In my opinion, a leaf blower is one of the most fun tools in the garage. And this one puts out a much better windstorm than I expected when I opened the smallish box. After I snapped on the funnel attachment, the thing was ready to go. One lesson I learned quickly was to run the power cord through the loop and clip under the back of the handle -- put there to prevent the cord from coming unplugged.Still, I was immediately impressed. This moves dry leaves great! I still pick up a rake from time to time for piles of wet leaves but only when I'm in a hurry. You can still move wet debris with the high setting. And I really like that there is a low setting, because I use that for flowerbeds and mulched areas. Seems just right for cleaning leaves out without disturbing anything else.But I'm even more amazed at the versatility and ruggedness of this blower. I use it for much more than clearing leaves:1) Drying off stuff that's wet (bikes, cars, children). After a messy ride, I'll get the hose out and wash the mud of my bike, and then switch the blower to high and dry off the whole thing by tracing the bike with the end of the nozzle. Works great. I've also used it for blowing water off my car after wash. And of course, chasing kids around with the blower is fun too.2) Moving Snow. Despite my wife telling me I look like a redneck, I now approach snow removal with a shovel in one hand, blower in the other. This method works great for our gravel driveway. In the past, we'd pushing rocks around with the snow shovels, but the blower works great for cleaning the snow off. For light fluffy snows, I don't even carry a shovel. For deeper snows, I push most of the snow off, and then run the blower behind the shovel. This blower has been covered in snow a few times (even dropped in the snow), but it keeps coming on and doing the job.3) Starting fires. After blowing the leaves away for campfires, this blower on the low setting helps get the flames going on those glowing embers.4) And of course, general cleaning. Let's just say I don't sweep my garage, deck, or paved areas anymore. I even clean my furnace's air filter by first blowing the dust of out it. That's true of anything else I might pull of my garage that just needs the dust blown off.This is definitely a product I would buy over and over again. Great value, versatility, and the thing is reliable. I've been using it for well over a year in all seasons, and the thing still blows me away (*folks!*) every time.

• J.Cicchitti

  Works very well. Blower is has multiple speeds. Vacuum is very good as well.

• ALBFRU

  I've only spent an afternoon with this so there's still probably an initial learning curve that I haven't gotten over yet. That being said, my first reaction is that I'm sorry I purchased this. My disappointment is probably less with the tool and more with the failure of the basic concept. First the tool. On the plus side it's not terribly heavy and not too noisy. The vacuum mode is louder than the blowing mode. The variable speed dial is nice. It's straight forward to assembly and fairly easy to switch between the blowing and vacuuming. One just needs to release a couple of tabs to remove one plate and click on the other one. The blower seems powerful. On the not so good side, I wish there were a shoulder strap to use with the blower to help distribute some of the weight. I found it awkward to handle in the vacuuming position. The vacuum works okay but you have to work carefully and slowly around the edges of a pile as it's fairly easy to clog the intake tube if you try to go too fast. The mulcher is okay, but the pieces are uneven and a few leaves seem to come through almost intact. And of course one is constantly fighting the power cord whether one is vacuuming or blowing.Perhaps my expectations were too high. I purchased this because I thought I could blow the debris out of my perennial beds, concentrate the leaves on the lawn and then mulch everything. My experience with the blower is that the leaves and other debris still get stuck within the leaves of the plants and in the grass and at the same time it's blowing the mulch out of the bed and into the lawn. It's very hard to control the flow of debris and material is constantly bouncing off of something and blowing back into the area you've already cleaned.My recommendation would be to mow over the leaves on the lawn and leave them there to decompose. One can purchase a mulching blade for a power mower to do this more effectively, but I found just the regular blade did a pretty good job -- at least as good as the mulcher on this Toro 51619. For the perennial beds it's more effective to use an adjustable rake or a hand rake and it doesn't take that long. One does a much better job and gets a close up view of the plants in the process. Rather that spend the money for a Blower/Vac I wish I had purchased a dedicated leave mulcher. I suggest renting or borrowing this tool before purchasing to be sure it does what you want.