You might want to check out the little handheld stihl. The little one is
the bg-55 http://www.stihlusa.com/blowers/BG55.html

you can find it for about $139. It should last a homeowner forever.


steve

"bobmct" wrote in message
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Gentlemen;

As that time nears and I cannot afford to hire someone this year to
rake/blow all the leaves in my yard, I am destined to accomplish this
unpleasant feat by myself.

As I already have a Toro electric blower which is good for small things,
the
pros seem to use a wheeled gas powered blower to move them enmass to a
huge
pile for bagging/disposal.

I've just looked at Consumers Reports and they rate (on their scale) a
Toro
Electric the same as a gas powered wheeled blower. How can this be?

For any of you readers who have first hand experience I would appreciate
any
comparisons that can be provided regarding electric, gas backpack or gas
wheeled?

All help, advice, recommendations greatly appreciated.