Leaf Blower Buyer's Guide
Gardenland Power Equipment has the biggest selection of electric, battery and gas-powered leaf blowers to meet all your needs. We sell and service leaf blowers made by STIHL, Husqvarna, Echo, DeWalt, and RedMax. Use our Leaf Blower Buyer’s Guide to find the right leaf blower for home or daily professional use.
Important factors to consider when buying a leaf blower
- Leaf Blower Power – typically measured in CFMs (cubic feet per minute) and an important factor when considering the size of the yard and frequency of usage.
- Gas vs. Battery Powered, or Both – innovations in lithium-ion battery technology from STIHL, Husqvarna and DeWalt have created a new generation of leaf blowers that perform with the power output of mid-sized gas-powered blowers. Battery-powered blowers are easy to start and use, lightweight, low noise and eliminate the hassle of dealing with gas and oil. Landscape professionals are adding battery-powered blowers to their trucks and offering a “green service” to customers.
- Noise Ordinance – ensure that your leaf blower meets noise compliance rules in the cities of Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga and Palo Alto. Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in Los Gatos and Los Altos. The City of Palo Alto will only allow the use of gas and battery-powered leaf blowers that are rated at 75 decibels or less. The City of Saratoga will only allow leaf blowers rated at 65 decibels or less.
- Weight and Comfort – handheld leaf blowers are lightweight and easy to use for homeowner usage and quick cleaning jobs by professional landscapers. Consider a backpack style leaf blower when cleaning a large property.
| Regulation | Los Gatos | Los Altos | Saratoga | Palo Alto | Burlingame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Powered | No | No | 65-decibel rating | 75-decibel rating | 65-decibel rating |
| Electric & Battery Powered | 65-decibel rating | Yes | 65-decibel rating | 95-decibel rating | 65-decibel rating |
| Hours | M-F: 8am-5pm Sat: 9am-4pm Sun: No |
M-F: 8am-8pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-6pm |
Gas Powered: M-Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 10am-4pmElectric Powered: M-F: 8am-8pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-6pm |
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL BG 86 Handheld | gas | 444 | 70 | no | yes | 9.7 lbs. |
| HL BG 86 CE Handheld | gas | 444 | 70 | no | yes | 9.9 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 56 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 385 | 64 | yes | yes | 7.0 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 100 Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 447 | 56 | yes | yes | 5.5 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 436LiXB Battery Powered Handheld | battery | 388 | 81 | yes | yes | 5.29 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 450 Backpack Blower | gas | 642 | 77 | no | yes | 23.4 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 500 Backpack Blower | gas | 544 | 65 | no | yes | 22.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 600 Backpack Blower | gas | 677 | 75 | no | yes | 21.6 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 450 C-E Backpack Blower w/electric starter | gas | 642 | 77 | no | yes | 23.4 lbs. |
| STIHL BR 700 Backpack Blower | gas | 912 | 75 | no | yes | 23.4 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 350BF Backpack Blower | gas | 692 | 94 | no | no | 22.9 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 560 BTS Backpack Blower | gas | 632 | 77 | no | yes | 23.3 lbs. |
| Husqvarna 560 BFS Backpack Blower | gas | 631 | 97 | no | no | 23.4 lbs. |
| Echo PB-770H Blower | gas | 756 | 73 | no | yes | 24.3 lbs. |
| Echo PB-760LNH Blower | gas | 535 | 65 | no | yes | 26.1 lbs. |
| RedMax EBZ7500 Backpack Blower | gas | 768 | 77 | no | no | 23.37 lbs. |
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL BGE 71 Handheld | electric | 394 | 58 | no | yes | 6.8 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 50 Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 7.9 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 56 C-E Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 9.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 45 Handheld | battery | 234 | 60 | yes | yes | 4.4 lbs. |
| Shindaiwa EB6000 Handheld | battery | 367 | 57 | yes | yes | 10 lbs. |
| Brand/Model | Power Source |
Blower Power Cfm |
Noise Level (dBA) |
Los Gatos Los Altos Compliant |
Palo Alto Compliant |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL BGE 71 Handheld | electric | 394 | 58 | no | yes | 6.8 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 50 Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 7.9 lbs. |
| STIHL BG 56 C-E Handheld | gas | 412 | 70 | no | yes | 9.3 lbs. |
| STIHL BGA 45 Handheld | battery | 234 | 60 | yes | yes | 4.4 lbs. |
| Shindaiwa EB6000 Handheld | battery | 367 | 57 | yes | yes | 10 lbs. |