Toro Rake & Vac 10.5 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower

Toro Rake & Vac 10.5 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower

Toro Rake & Vac 10.5 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower

Leaf Vacuum Shredder Toro Rake & Vac 10.5 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower/Vacuum 51574 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

I needed an electric blower for a 9-unit apartment building, for sweeping the balcones, stairwells, patio and carports. I didn't need heavy lawn raking or mulching capability. I wanted one without exhaust fumes and as quiet as possible as I prefer not having tenants throw eggs and hand grenades at me, so gas blowers were right out. These Toros were top rated by Consumer Reports, and the local Home Depot had these two on display out-of-box. As a certifiable gadget-itis afflicted Star Trek fanatic, I was all set to get the fancier one... the red 51599 Ultra. The black 51574 was noticeably lighter though--6.5 vs 7.5 lbs. The Ultra had variable speed vs 2 fixed speeds....however the fixed speeds were not too far inside the extremes of the Ultra--roughly 5% above and 10% below...so it appeared I could trade off maximum quiet for maximum power roughly as well. I also didn't need the mulching capability of the metal impeller. Still, I decided to try them both.

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Toro Rake & Vac 10.5 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower