Battery operated leaf blowers usually use an 18v battery that can be recharged. They are best used to clear driveways and paths where the operating time will only be up to 15 minutes. Despite this they are a good alternative to use in smaller areas. they work well on solid surfaces such as paths, driveways and garage floors. they are also limited by the amount of air that move compared to larger models. Modern materials mean that batteries in the top models recharge in about 30 minutes and can provide up to 179 mph air speeds
They are a lot lighter and quieter than gas driven machines. They use an electric motor to drive the fan blower and as a result they don't require any fuel mixing, refueling or regular maintenance like gas blowers. You do need to keep the battery charged up as recharging is the task that takes the time. Having said that batteries tend to get charged within 3 hours these days.
Battery powered leaf blowers are a lot cheaper than their gas rivals and a lot less messy to deal with. You don't have to worry about starting them and they produce very little in the way of vibrations. You could consider these blowers to be cheaper to run with gas prices increasing all of the time.
A battery leaf blower provides you with a lot more freedom compared to an electric corded version. You don't have to worry about getting wound up in the cable or cutting the cable accidentally. Sorting a tangled cord can also be a bit of a nightmare if you only have a short amount of time to get the chores done. Some are presented with other electric tools such as strimmers to make up a total cordless lawn care centre.
