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Toro Rake and Vac 51574

Approximate retail price:

$59.99

Summary: This Toro handheld corded electric blower has multiple speeds and comes with vacuum capability. Manufacturer's claimed noise level of 66.5 decibels at 50 feet. It is backed by a two year warranty and is a recommended model.

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Type: Electric Handheld Blowers

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Anonymous

from

Lewisville, Texas

1.0

Not Satisfied - Burned up Three!

12/24/2011

Pros

Easy to Use

Powerful

Cons

Breaks Down

Best Uses

Blowing Leaves

Comment:

First one Burned up the (electric) motor is less than 5 minutes while blowing. The second one lasted 10 minutes. The third one I had to fight for the replacement from the HOME DEPOT where I purchased it. I has lasted between 1 and 2 hours of run time and I've had it a year. It just burned up as well. I will NOT replace it with a Toro.

Anonymous

from

Moreau, New York

4.0

Considering an upgrade

11/1/2011

Pros

Dependable

Easy to Use

No maintenance required

Powerful

Well Balanced Feel

Cons

Noisy but expected to be

Best Uses

Blowing Leaves

Clearing driveway and wal

Comment:

Have an older model 51573 that works fine but wonder if it would be worth buying the model 51592. It has a higher amperage rating so I would expect it to be stronger. I spend hours clearing leaves as it is and would like something stronger without a big investment.

Anonymous

from

Columbus, OH

1.0

Broke after little use.

9/24/2010

Pros

Cons

Breaks Down

Best Uses

Blowing Leaves

Comment:

I used this blower to blow leaves off my driveway and sidewalk. I used it once or twice a week last fall and infrequently since. It started smelling like something was burning, then quit altogether. It was fine when it worked, but I plan to spend more on my next leaf blower purchase... I hope it will last more than one year.

The Toro Rake and Vac 51574 is part of the Leaf blowers test program at Consumer Reports. The Toro Rake and Vac 51574 Leaf blowers features and specs include Multiple speeds, Translucent fuel tank, Vacuum capability, cc/amp, Weight (lbs.), Four-cycle engine, Spring assisted starting. In our lab tests, Leaf blowers models like the Toro Rake and Vac 51574 are reviewed on Loosening, Noise at 50 ft., Sweeping, Vacuuming, Noise at ear, Overall score, Handling. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Toro Rake and Vac 51574 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Toro Rake and Vac 51574 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Toro Rake and Vac 51574.

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