Top Best Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Review Guide For 2023

Top Best Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Review Guide For 2023 – Do you own a large property with lots of mature trees all over it? If so, autumn probably isn’t your favorite season – nobody likes to rake leaves and other debris for hours on end. Fortunately, today’s technology has a solution to this problem, and it’s called a walk behind leaf blower.

A fantastic alternative to regular backpack leaf blowers, walk behind leaf blowers allow homeowners to efficiently remove fallen leaves from large backyards and other sizeable tree-covered areas. Not only do these convenient machines save a lot of time and effort, but they’re also exceptionally maneuverable and easy to operate.

However, this also makes them significantly more expensive than their handheld or backpack-style cousins. For that matter, the purchase of a walk behind leaf blower is a serious investment, and certainly not one you should make without doing any research.

To help you out, we’ve decided to round up the market’s most popular models and analyze all of their vital features in detail, from controls to engines to discharge chutes. In addition, we’ve also compiled a short but informative buying guide to make finding the right blower for your needs a bit easier. To find out more keep reading our Top Best Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Review Guide For 2023.

Merry Mac Walk-Behind Leaf and Debris Blower LB800M

Not every homeowner needs the level of power offered by the most expensive leaf blowers. For such individuals, the Merry Mac LB800M is a great choice.

While not as costly as other models in our roundup, this leaf blower does a great job of removing tons of leaves from small-to-medium yards. The other Merry Mac model we’ve reviewed, the LB1450CEZM, is a better choice for those with larger properties.

This leaf blower is equipped with a 205cc motor that was engineered and manufactured by Briggs & Stratton. It produces a very acceptable 1600cfm and discharges air at the maximum speed of 160 mph. While these numbers may seem low when compared to other leaf blowers on our list, the LB800M still provides much more power than most backpack leaf blowers.

Other features we liked are the relative quietness of this model and the presence of a deflector plate that allows better control of the airflow. Unfortunately, the unit isn’t as maneuverable as we’d like it to be – none of its wheels are swiveling.

Product Details:

• Powered by a 205cc Briggs & Stratton 8.00 Gross Torque engine

Features:

• Air Displacement: 1600cfm
• Engine Size: 205cc
• Weight: 90lbs

Pros:

• Decent power and build quality
• Quieter than most lightweight blowers
• Comes with a deflector plate

Cons:

• Front wheel doesn’t swivel

SuperHandy Ultra Duty Walk Behind Leaf Blower

Next up is SuperHandy Ultra Duty, a wheeled walk behind leaf blower with a simple but reliable and durable design and a high-power, fuel-efficient engine.

Just like most other machines of its type, SuperHandy Ultra Duty is housed on three wheels. One thing we particularly liked about its construction is the completely encased design. In other words, the person that operates this walk behind leaf blower doesn’t have to worry about his or her safety.

Performance-wise, this model is equipped with a strong 212cc gas engine. As such, it is capable of reaching the airspeed of 200 mph, allowing its operator to effortlessly remove large amounts of leaves from any surface. The engine itself runs on 87+octane gasoline.

Another excellent feature of this walk behind blower is its low-oil sensor. Its job is to automatically turn off the unit’s engine once the amount of remaining fuel reaches unsafe-operation levels. The only thing we didn’t like is the handle – there’s no padding on it.

Product Details:

• PROFESSIONAL SPECS; This Lea/(LIGHT SNOW BLOWER) Wheeled Walk Behind Blower has an all-powerful 7Hp 212cc 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHV Gas Engine, that provides excellent power to weight ratio performance, where it counts; Max Output Power of 4.1 kW, Wind Force Speed of 150-200 MPH/ 1270-2000 CFM, with a High Max Rotation Speed of 3600RPMs and a Heavy Duty Industrial size 13.5” (340mm) Metal Impeller, that will empower you to have ultimate control of maintaining your land
• EFFICIENT and DURABLE DESIGN; Our Jet Sweep Blowers are great for Garden and Lawn applications, making it easy and simple to pileup leaves/debris. Built w/ heavy-duty powered coated heat-treated rust resistant steel, for this Blower to last many seasons; The engine runs excellent on Unleaded 87 octane Gasoline (10% or less ETHANOL recommended); Max capacity of 0.7 gallons, included: (2) Rugged All Terrain 10” inch Rear Wheels, an 8” inch 360° Swivel Front Wheel and a 90° Adjustable Flow Angle
• SAFETY and PROPER USE; The engine is designed to ensure the operator’s safety; Always operate the machine according to directions in the user manual, always wear the appropriate ANSI standard hand and eye protection (ENGINE OIL NOT INCLUDED, MUST ADD UPON UN-BOXING); ONLY use this Blower for Lawn/garden applications; Our Blowers are EPA Certified/CARB Compliant

Features:

• Air Displacement: 2000cfm
• Engine Size: 212cc
• Weight: 130lbs

Pros:

• Potent, fuel-efficient engine
• Enclosed design for better safety
• Swiveled front wheel

Cons:

• No padding on the handle

CVB-2465B by Patriots Products Walk Behind Leaf Blower

Unlike most of the other leaf blowers in our roundup, Patriot Products CVB-2465B is actually a very versatile cleanup tool. As a combination of a blower, chipper, and vacuum, it’s a true “leaf relief”, as its manufacturer likes to call it.

As such, this multifaceted machine is an ideal choice for homeowners who need more than just a regular walk behind leaf blower. Besides being able to blow away leaves and other debris, this heavy duty tool can also be used to vacuum open areas. In addition, CVB-2465B can break smaller branches into chips and deliver them to a litter bag.

With 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine at its heart, the model is capable of discharging air at the speed of 140 mph. This is more than enough to clear any lawn, driveway, or patio. An important thing to mention here is that this leaf blower has a high-performance muffler – it’s not as noisy as some of the other walk behind leaf blowers we’ve analyzed in this article.

Product Details:

• Clear a wide 24-inch path in a single pass
• Chip fallen branches into tiny pieces by feeding them into the cone
• With the flip of a handle you can convert this hungry beast into a powerful blower
• Powered by a 6-1/2-hp Briggs & Stratton engine and backed by a 2-year warranty for homeowners and 180-day for commercial users
• CARB compliant

Features:

• Air Displacement: N/A
• Engine Size: 190cc
• Weight: 81lbs

Pros:

• A versatile cleanup tool: blower, vacuum, and chipper
• Powered by a potent but quiet engine
• Accompanied by a 2-year warranty

Cons:

• A bit hard to push

Southland SWB163150E Walk Behind Leaf Blower

One of Southland’s most popular walk behind leaf blowers, the SWB163150E is built to last, provides good maneuverability, and effortlessly takes care of fallen leaves and other debris.

As you can see from above, Southland SWB163150E is equipped with a 163cc 2-stroke motor. This gives it enough power (1200cfm) to blast piles of leaves from any area in a short amount of time. In addition, the motor is simple to fire up due to the presence of a manual recoil easy start system.

In terms of construction, it’s easy to see that SWB163150E was built from strong and durable materials. Besides the tough steel fan housing, the model also has a couple of 12” rear wheels and one front wheel with a swiveling function. Once we combine this with the adjustable angle chute, we get a very maneuverable leaf blower that efficiently takes care of any leaf clearing task.

The only thing we didn’t like about this leaf blower is that its front grille, which protects the fan, can become blocked from time to time. This may require you to clear it whenever you notice a drop in power.

Product Details:

• 150 MPH air speed
• Manual Recoil Easy Start Fuel Delivery System
• 1200 CFM Air Volume – Up to 4 Times More Air Volume than Backpack Blowers
• Well Balanced Steel Fan Provides Less Vibration
• Tapered Crankshaft and Steel Fan Housing Providing Increased Durability
• 15-Degree Adjustable Chute for More Directed Blowing
• Features a 163-CC Engine
• Offering 6.5-Foot/Pounds of Torque Delivering 3 to 4 Times More Air Volume than Backpack Blowers

Features:

• Air Displacement: 1200cfm
• Engine Size: 163cc
• Weight: 95lbs

Pros:

• Powerful, easy-to-start motor
• Lightweight but durable
• Adjustable chute & swiveling front wheel

Cons:

• The grille can get blocked up

LB1450CEZM by Merry Mac Walk Behind Leaf Blower

Designed for heavy-duty work, Merry Mac’s popular LB1450CEZM model is a great option for those with medium-to-large yards. In other words, this walk behind leaf blower is a suitable choice for property managers or homeowners with a large acreage that needs to be kept free of fallen leaves.

Quick to start and silent to run, Merry Mac LB1450CEZM is equipped with a potent Briggs & Stratton 305cc engine that powers its fan. As such, it displaces air at 2000cfm, which is more than enough to efficiently remove pounds of leaves from any large area.

Besides the potent engine, another great thing about this leaf blower is how maneuverable and easy-to-operate it is. This is largely due to its low weight, as the model weighs only 115 pounds. This, however, did not have a bad effect on its build quality – LB1450CEZM sports a metal frame body and an encased steel fan.

Other features worth mentioning are the large back wheels, a swivel front wheel, as well as the cushioned, ergonomically-designed handle.

Product Details:

• Briggs & Stratton 13.50 Gross Torque engine
• Cast iron sleeve
• Comes with a deflector for high or low airflow and front or side discharge

Features:

• Air Displacement: 2000cfm
• Engine Size: 305cc
• Weight: 115lbs

Pros:

• Good air speed and displacement ratings
• Light, silent, and easy to start
• Great for medium and large yards

Cons:

• Controls not near the handle

Landworks Super Duty Walk Behind Leaf Blower

As you can see from above, this walk behind blower is very similar to the SuperHandy’s model we’ve already reviewed. With the only real difference being the paint job, potential buyers only have to decide which color they like more.

Both the SuperHandy’s and Landwork’s units provide the same features and come at the same price. Just like its doppelgänger, this leaf blower is made out of heat-treated and powder-coated steel. As such, it is extremely durable and rust-resistant – you won’t have to worry about the longevity of this blower.

When it comes to power, the 212cc gas engine allows this leaf blower to throw out 2000 cubic feet of air per minute. The user controls the airflow via an adjustable flap that’s located on the discharge chute. In other words, you’ll have good control over maintaining your property – Landworks Super Duty makes it easy to move leaves into rows or piles.

Besides the weight, the only thing we didn’t like about this leaf blower is the fill angle in its reservoir. It is somewhat awkwardly positioned and difficult to use.

Product Details:

• None at this time

Features:

• Air Displacement: 2000cfm
• Engine Size: 212cc
• Weight: 130 pounds

Pros:

• One of the best heavy-duty walk behind leaf blowers
• Quality construction with a powder-coated finish
• Adjustable airflow chute flap

Cons:

• Awkward fill angle in the reservoir

F902H by Billy Goat Walk Behind Leaf Blower

The next walk behind leaf blower in our roundup is Billy Goat F902H, an efficient self propelled model and a great choice for both beginners and experienced users.

The Billy Goat F902H sports a 4-stroke 262cc engine made by Honda. For that matter, this is a very powerful leaf blower. Achieving an airflow of 1700cfm and an airspeed of 200 mph, it is as four times as powerful as the conventional backpack leaf blower.

However, the best thing about this model’s engine is that it’s self propelled. In other words, you don’t have to push the blower around, which turns it into a great choice for the less-mobile homeowners. There is also the automatic mechanical decompression system, whose job is to make the engine startup faster and easier.

However, all of these convenient features come at a price – Billy Goat F902H is a very heavy leaf blower, at 165 pounds. Still, as a self propelled unit, moving it around is easy. It’s an ideal choice for owners of big yards, but also for professional landscapers.

Product Details:

• 17-Inch 16 blade fan
• 3.8 times the air volume of a backpack
• 262 cc commercial engine
• Honda engine

Features:

• Air Displacement: 1700cfm
• Engine Size: 262cc
• Weight: 165lbs

Pros:

• A self propelled leaf blower
• Powerful 4-stroke engine
• Automatic mechanical decompression system

Cons:

• Quite bulky

Little Wonder Optimax by Mantis Walk Behind Leaf Blower

While not flawless, Mantis Little Wonder Optimax is a great choice for homeowners who need a quality walk behind leaf blower for everyday use. In fact, it’s one of Mantis’ best-sold models, and it’s popular for a couple of good reasons.

Little Wonder Optimax comes equipped with a medium-range engine, and, as such, is a suitable choice for medium-size yards. Its 160cc 4-stroke Honda engine may not be the most powerful one on the market, but it’s fuel-efficient, doesn’t generate as much smoke, and runs much more quietly than your standard 2-stroke engine.

The model’s 17” propeller, on the other hand, has been manufactured from single-cut steel and is more than capable of generating large amounts of airflow. With the maximum airspeed of 153mph, you shouldn’t have any issues with removing piles of wet leaves from your property.

Little Wonder Optimax rests on three well-designed tires and has a handle with an anti-vibration grip. It is, however, quite heavy – pushing 153 lbs of steel isn’t something you’ll want to do for hours on end.

Product Details:

• None at this time

Features:

• Air Displacement: 1397cfm
• Engine Size: 160cc
• Weight: 153lbs

Pros:

• Excellent medium-range Honda engine
• Sturdy 17” propeller
• Anti-vibration grip on the handle

Cons:

• Heavy

F1802SPV by Billy Goat Walk Behind Leaf Blower

In case you own a really large property filled with trees and you need the ultimate leaf-cleaning power, few machines are as suitable as Billy Goat F1802SPV. For the biggest of jobs, this model may be the best walk behind leaf blowers on the market.

The extreme power of this unit comes from its huge 570cc motor manufactured by Briggs & Stratton. Throwing air at a whopping 2900cfm, this is one of the beefiest leaf blowers that money can get – it’s seven times as powerful as the market’s best backpack-style leaf blowers.

Other features worth mentioning are the sizable 6” discharge vent and a high-quality 17” 16-blade fan. These and other characteristics turn the Billy Goat F1802SPV into an ideal choice for professionals as well as owners of very large properties.

All of these amenities come at a price, however. This is one of the most expensive leaf blowers out there and certainly not something you should go for if you don’t really need that much power.

Product Details:

• 570 cc commercial engine
• 17-inch 16 blade fan
• 7 times the air volume of a backpack
• Self-propelled

Features:

• Air Displacement: 2900cfm
• Engine Size: 570cc
• Weight: 183lbs

Pros:

• An exceptionally powerful self-propelled model
• Excellent build quality & low noise levels
• A fantastic choice for those with large properties

Cons:

• High price point

Troy Bilt TB672 Walk Behind Leaf Blower

In our opinion, Troy Bilt TB672 is the best walk behind leaf blower available on the market. This model is equipped with a set of convenient features that turn it into a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to remove leaves and all other kinds of debris from their yard, be it small or large.

First of all, this is one of the lightest walk behind leaf blowers available, at only 78 pounds. As such, it is very easy to push around. It has one 8” front wheel and two 12” rear wheels, and all of these are semi-pneumatic and ball-bearing.

The heart of this leaf blower is the 208cc OHV engine, which provides a 1000cfm airflow volume and a 150 mph airstream. The motor itself uses synthetic oil and doesn’t take much effort to start up. What’s more, it’s very fuel-efficient and doesn’t generate as much emission as engines present on many other leaf blowers.

Finally, the unit features a 14-inch high output impeller, a rubberized handle, and a 90-degree front discharge chute. It is accompanied by a 2-year limited warranty.

Product Details:

• Powered by a 208cc OHV engine that does the hard work so you don’t have to
• With a 150 mph airstream, this gas-powered walk-behind leaf blower quickly gets rid of leaves and other debris in your yard, driveway or patio
• Complete your jobs effectively with the 90 Degree front discharge Chute and 14-inch high output impeller
• Ensure proper ventilation with 1000 CFM airflow volume capacity
• Designed with a rubberized comfort grip handle for better operation. Wheels: 8″ x 2″ s-wave/ 12″ x 2″ s-wave rear wheels with bearings

Features:

• Air Displacement: 1000cfm
• Engine Size: 208cc
• Weight: 78lbs

Pros:

• An outstanding yard cleaning performance
• Easy-to-start and fuel-efficient engine
• An extremely lightweight blower

Cons:

• No swiveling front wheel

Top Best Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Buyer Guide For 2023

When shopping for the best walk behind leaf blower, take into consideration the following factors:

Housing Material:

The housing that encases the unit’s moving parts can and should contribute to an uninterrupted, smooth airflow. Most walk behind leaf blowers come with casings and housings made out of two materials:

• Metal
• Composite polymer plastic

Obviously, metal casings are far more durable and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Plastic housings, on the other hand, make blowers of this type lighter and less expensive.

Propulsion System:

Just like in the case of housing materials, these machines also come with two different types of propulsion systems. We can separate them into:

• Self-propelled models
• Push-to-move models

As their name suggests, the mobility of push-to-move units depends entirely on the effort and strength of their users. While pushing them around for hours on end can be tiresome, they’re bound to save you a lot of money in the long run. Their self-propelled cousins, on the other hand, require a lot less effort on the user’s part, but you’ll have to buy gas/oil to keep them running.

Airflow Speed:

When shopping for the best walk behind leaf blower, one also needs to take the airflow speed into consideration. This will mostly depend on the motor that powers the fan, as well as on its overall design.

The higher the CFM (cubic feet per minute) and MPH (miles per hour) ratings are, the more leaves and other debris a particular blower will be able to handle. However, a blower with an excellent airflow speed rating will also be larger and consume more fuel.

Noise:

Just like most lawn-care machines, a walk behind blower will be noisy – it’s as simple as that. The noise is generated by the air flowing through the unit’s fan and by its gas-operated motor.

To find out how noisy a particular model is, look for the dBA rating. In case you’re living in a residential area, buying a blower that’s as quiet as possible would be a wise decision.

Engine Size:

Another important consideration is the power of your blower. Most machines of this type come equipped with gasoline-powered motors, whose strengths are rated in cc. The higher this rating is, the more blowing force a particular model will have. Most units have engine ratings that range between 100 and 500cc.

Choosing a blower whose engine was made by a reputable manufacturer, such as Briggs & Stratton or Honda, is also important. This will make it easier to find spare parts in case of malfunctions.

Engine Cycle:

A leaf blower of this type will usually have either a 2-cycle or a 4-cycle gas motor. As expected, most entry-level units will be equipped with 2-cycle engines. These usually need oil-mix fuel to operate and can be quite loud.

4-cycle motors, often found in larger and more powerful blowers, are much more fuel-efficient and aren’t as loud. While more expensive, they offer better performance and allow users to efficiently remove leaves and other debris from their properties.

Price & Warranty:

These types of machines aren’t cheap – there’s no way around that. In fact, they are far more expensive than their handheld and backpack-style cousins. However, they also provide more power and speed and are much more durable. For the owners of sizable properties, they’re the only feasible choice.

Make sure to buy a blower that’s accompanied by a warranty that covers the period of at least two years from the date of purchase. A longer warranty will make your life a lot easier in case anything goes wrong with your unit.

Conclusion:

While not as versatile as Patriot Products CVB-2465B or as powerful as Billy Goat F1802SPV, we consider the Troy Bilt TB672 to be the best walk behind leaf blower on the market.

Out of all the blowers we’ve analyzed in this article, Troy Bilt’s model packs all the power and features you’ll ever need into one easy-to-use and lightweight package.

Effortless to push around due to its ball-bearing wheels, equipped with an ergonomic, rubberized handle, and powerful enough to remove piles upon piles of leaves and other debris from any yard, it’s the market’s best blower of this type for a good reason. Thanks for taking the time to read our Top Best Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Review Guide For 2023.