Walk behind blowers, also know as wheeled leaf blowers, are mounted on wheels instead of being carried. They are powered by 4-cycle gas engines, so you don’t have premix the gasoline with the oil. Most walk-behind leaf blowers weigh in excess of 100 lbs, that is why they are mounted on a wheeled cart. Using a leaf blower mounted on a cart can be a little more difficult than a backpack model, because it is a little more difficult to direct the airflow where you want it to be, but after some practice you will be clearing your lawn in no time.
These are the most powerful style of leaf blower available. In fact, they are so powerful they can even be used for moving gravel, water or trash. They can also be used to move snow, for example clearing all the snow off your car in the winter. Because of their size and power, these blowers are intended primarily for professionals, for example, they make easy work of clearing the green at a golf course.
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Another import thing to keep in mind, if you decide a walk behind blower is appropriate for you, is where you are going to store it. Due to their large size, one of these will require a whole corner of the garage, or storage shed.
You should always where hearing protection when operating these, it is also wise to check for local regulations regarding leaf blowers. Some cities have passed laws controlling the hours which leaf blowers can be operated. Regardless of local laws, keep the neighbors in mind. No one likes to wake up at 6am on Sunday to the sound of someone chasing leafs around.
A walk-behind leaf blower also the most expensive type of leaf blower. These will set you back anywhere from $400 to over $800 for the better models. So these are clearly intended, and appropriate, only for landscaping professionals or commercial users. Some more expensive models include very useful features such as switchable air flow direction, 360 degree swivel wheels for mobility, and a wide variety of accessories and attachments.
