Walk behind leaf blowers are powered by gas. The blower is mounted on wheels and this makes it easy to move them around. these are 'big boys' in the blower world and are best for large yards. Out of all the blowers available the walk behind ones are the expensive choice.
These are the traditional style leaf blowers that look a little like an old fashioned lawnmower. The have a large engine mounted over the wheels. The engines are between 3HP and 15HP for the largest. This means that the weight of these beasts is a lot higher than other typesof blower and often exceeds 80lb. This is the reason that wheels are needed to push and steer them.
These blowers are designed to clear the maximum amount of leaves and debris in the least amount of time. they have a large fuel tank which will enable them to work constantly for an hour or more. They are best used in areas surrounded by woodland so that the leaves can be blown directly from the yard areas and back into the tree area. As an alternative the leaves can be blown into large piles which can then be moved more easily from the yard area.
Due to their engine size these blowers are the loudest that you will find. You need to check the regulations in your area to make sure that the noise levels are acceptable. You also need a lot more space to store these machines due to their size.
