10 Best Petrol Leaf Blowers of 2024

Quickly blast leaves from paths, driveways and gutters with the extremely efficient Mcculloch GB355BP Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower. This two-stroke 46 cc petrol blower combines a powerful engine, 2.2 L petrol tank, and comfortable backpack design to deliver a manageable unit – pumping out an impressive 220 mph air speed. It’s got more than enough ‘oomph’ to dislodge even wet leaves from concrete, where other low-power models might let you down.

Dramatically reducing the time spent on leaf-clearing tasks, this Mcculloch petrol leaf blower distributes some of its 9.16 kg weight across the backpack unit; the padded straps are easily adjustable to ensure comfortable use for extended periods.

With a variable-speed engine, and available ‘cruise control’ function, you can simply switch between more and less powerful settings depending on the task’s requirements; working carefully around flower beds or more intensely on tarmac as necessary.

Whilst not a professional unit, the Mcculloch petrol leaf blower is reasonably priced as a powerful domestic machine. It’s the best petrol leaf blower overall for domestic use. The fuel consumption is a little high, which should be factored in if you hope to frequently clear leaves across large areas, but it’s a convenient and efficient petrol backpack leaf blower overall.

Even if you’re working to a tighter budget, you don’t need to sacrifice power, ease of use or versatility. The Parker PBV-2600 26cc 3 in 1 Petrol Leaf Blower is an affordable 3-in-1 machine, with blowing, vacuuming and mulching capabilities.

This budget-friendly handheld leaf blower has a reliable 26 cc 2-stroke engine and a maximum blow speed of 170 mph. It comes with a sturdy canvas bag that allows you to collect debris as you go, as well as a fuel mixing bottle and maintenance set.

The Parker petrol leaf blower is easy to use, and switching between the different functions is simple to do. The mulching function is an excellent addition, allowing you to use this petrol leaf blower to shred garden debris and add it into your compost heap.

At just 4.5 kg, this petrol leaf blower is one of the lightest featured here and it’s easy to handle.

Given its inexpensive price, this budget petrol leaf blower has plenty to offer. Though, as you can imagine, there are some shortcomings compared to more premium machines. The build quality is a little low, so the leaf blower needs to be taken care of to avoid any of the tubes becoming brittle and breaking. It can also be difficult to get the machine to reliably start first time.

Even with these limitations, this remains the best petrol leaf blower to buy on a budget. It’s ideal for those looking for an inexpensive, yet versatile and multifunctional machine for blowing leaves and mulching.

If you prioritise power when it comes to garden tools, you’ll want the BU-KO 76CC Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower on your radar. With this machine, not only do you get a user-friendly backpack leaf blower for a very reasonable price, but the 76 cc engine means it’s the most powerful option on this list.

This leaf blower has a two-stroke engine which is capable of producing an impressive fan speed of 8000 rpm. This makes it capable of tackling damp leaves and debris, as well as dry. The top air speed is 210 mph, so it’s up there with the fastest leaf blowers featured here.

Even though this petrol leaf blower packs a lot of power, it doesn’t sacrifice safety or comfort. Designed with ease of use in mind, this leaf blower has backpack-style straps to evenly distribute the weight. It can be operated single handedly and the wide straps remain comfortable over long periods.

It’s equipped with anti-vibration technology, which should help minimise stress on arms and hands, and it operates quietly. There’s also an angled nozzle on the blower tube which allows you to direct the airflow exactly where you like. As an added bonus, it comes with ear defenders, goggles and gloves included!

In terms of downsides, this petrol leaf blower is up there with some of the heavier machines, at 9.3 kg. Some gardeners may find that it starts to feel heavy over time, although the backpack design does help to make it more manageable.

Overall, this is the best leaf blower if you’re after a high-power model. It is extremely efficient at blowing leaves, although it doesn’t possess any vacuum or mulching functions. Instead, it does one job and it does it well.

If you’ve got a large area that needs clearing, the Hyundai Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower is your best bet. This powerful blower boasts a large 1.5 L fuel tank capacity and backpack style design that makes it comfortable to use for long periods of time.

With a powerful 52 cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine, this petrol leaf blower has the power for more substantial tasks, like shifting large piles of damp leaves. The maximum air speed is an impressive 170 mph, making it suitable for both domestic and semi-professional use across large gardens.

While this petrol blower weighs a fairly substantial 9.85 kg, it remains reasonably comfortable to use thanks to the anti-vibration technology and padded backpack straps. The lockable throttle lever is also a welcome addition, reducing fatigue by allowing you to use cruise control to keep the throttle on without holding down the trigger.

Unlike many other  leaf blowers featured here, this machine functions solely as a leaf blower. There’s no vacuum or mulching function. It therefore doesn’t match up to some of the models in terms of versatility, but it makes up for this in power and performs its sole function very effectively.

Running at 112 dB, this petrol blower is a reasonably loud machine. Ear defenders are recommended and will need to be purchased separately.

So, who would benefit from this machine? Well, for those who constantly struggle with the amount of leaves and garden debris that needs clearing, the high power and tank capacity make this Hyundai model the best petrol leaf blower for larger areas.

If you’ve got a small property and you’re after a compact leaf blower to help keep it tidy, the Webb WEBV26 2-Stroke 26cc Petrol Garden Blower is a great choice. This handheld leaf blower has enough power for smaller domestic tasks. The engine is 2-stroke 26 cc, and it has a maximum air speed of 114 mph.

This petrol leaf blower is also reasonably lightweight, weighing just 5 kg, which makes it easy to handle and use in small areas.

With 3-in-1 functionality, the leaf blower can blow, vacuum and mulch leaves. It comes with a spacious 40 L collection bag for gathering leaves and it can also mulch leaves to use as fertiliser or add to the compost heap.

Overall, this is the best petrol leaf blower in terms of value for money considering its price and the functions it offers. However, the reasonably low price reflects the lower power engine and it will be best used on dry leaves. It also has a reasonably small fuel tank capacity of just 0.5 L.

If you’re after a versatile, 3-in-1 leaf blower for small areas, with enough power for most lighter duty tasks, this WEBV26 is the best petrol leaf blower to consider.

Whilst some petrol-powered machines can be difficult to get going, the Parker Petrol Leaf Blower is as reliable to start as it is powerful. And with a 65 cc engine, it’s certainly very powerful.

Expelling air at 210 mph from the blower tube, this backpack leaf blower clears paths and driveways with minimal effort, reducing task-time thanks to its decent power and efficient starting mechanism. Easy to control, with trigger pressure being proportional to power output, it’s simple to move between jobs and increase or decrease wind speed as required.

Whether clearing damp leaves, or tidying up escaped gravel, the Parker petrol leaf blower remains comfortable to use due to the built-in harness with adjustable shoulder and waist straps. Weighing 12 kg, this is the heaviest petrol blower featured here, but it’s also one of the most powerful.

Cheaper than similar models from better-known brands, this model offers great value for money with incredible power and limited vibration. Thanks to its efficient starting mechanism as well, it’s the best petrol leaf blower if you’re after an all-round reliable machine.

If you want to make sure you’ve got enough power for any garden task, the McCulloch GBV 322 VX Petrol Leaf Blower could well be the machine for you. It has a maximum air speed of 230 mph, the highest of any petrol leaf blower featured here. It’s designed for the toughest of jobs, including moving heavy or wet leaves.

This 26 cc McCulloch petrol blower is equipped with both a vacuum and blow function. It comes with a 45 L vacuum bag (one of the largest on this list) and it also has the capacity to mulch leaves at a radio of 16:1.

This petrol blower has variable speed control, so you can reduce the speed and fuel consumption for lighter jobs. The speed can be held with cruise control, meaning you don’t need to hold the trigger down, reducing the strain on your hand over long periods.

For such a high powered machine, you’d expect it to be heavy. But, in fact, this petrol leaf blower weighs just 4.5 kg which is quite a pleasant surprise. It’s also made even more comfortable thanks to the soft grip handles and anti-vibration system.

This combination of manageability and power is one of the most striking things about this machine. But it does have a few minor shortcomings as well. Firstly, when the machine is cold, the pull start can take a few goes to get going. Secondly, the vacuum function is less effective than the blower.

Also, in order to use the vacuum, the machine needs to be supported at an awkward angle, due to its nozzle design, which can make it uncomfortable to use for long periods. It also doesn’t have particularly strong suction. Nevertheless, the McCulloch GBV 322 VX works very well as a leaf blower.

Therefore, it depends what you prioritise. If you are looking for a powerful, yet manageable, leaf blower that will work extremely well to move damp leaves – this is the best petrol leaf blower to choose. However, if you want something that’s particularly versatile, with equal potential as a leaf blower and vacuum, you might like to consider a model like the Parker PBV-2600 instead.

The eSkde BPL430-S9 Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower combines several factors to make it one of the best value petrol machines for domestic use. With a 43 cc two-stroke engine, a 1.2 L petrol tank, and supportive backpack-style straps, this petrol blower works well to clear leaves and garden debris. It provides plenty of power, mixed with decent fuel capacity, and a wearable design that won’t wear you (or your purse strings!) out.

With both an adjustable throttle and ‘cruise control’ function, this petrol blower’s air-flow can be controlled depending on the job in hand, whether that’s working around delicate plants, blasting gravel back onto the drive, or clearing leaves for a prolonged period.

eSkde’s Petrol Leaf Blower strikes a good balance between weight and how much work you can get done before needing to stop to refuel, thanks to its 1.2 L tank. Refilling and maintenance have also been considered and this petrol leaf blower comes with both a mixing bottle and tool kit included.

This is still very much a domestic petrol leaf blower, positioned at the lower-end of the price scale, but it certainly works well for the amount paid. It won’t make quite as much of a dent in your bank balance compared to some and you get a lot for your money.

One final thing to note: the eSkde Petrol Leaf Blower does weigh 9.5 kg, making it one of the heavier leaf blowers featured here. The backpack design helps distribute the weight, but you should make sure you are comfortable with the idea of carrying 10 kg + (once fuel is added) for an extended period of time.

For a user-friendly experience, the Husqvarna 125B 28cc 2-Stroke Petrol Leaf Blower has several features that make it comfortable to work with.

Firstly, this 28 cc 2-stroke petrol leaf blower starts very easily from either hot or cold, which can’t be said for all petrol-powered tools. Therefore, this is the first green tick when it comes to comfort with this machine: an easy start means you won’t be exhausted before you’ve even begun clearing leaves!

Another benefit of this petrol leaf blower is its compact build. It weighs just 4.26 kg, making it the lightest on this list. It’s easy to manage and store away after use.

It’s also fitted with a variable speed trigger and lock. The speed can be adjusted easily, then locked in when you’ve found a comfortable working pace. You don’t need to constantly be holding a trigger down (which is something that can rapidly lead to tired hands).

You get a choice of blower tube – one with an open end for more general clearing, and one with a tapered nozzle for blowing leaves in a more controlled way.

The final benefit of this petrol leaf blower is that it runs at around 94 dB. While ear defenders are still recommended, this is a lot quieter than a lot of petrol machines on the market.

This leaf blower is a great mid-range model, designed for smaller areas and domestic tasks. It has a maximum air speed of 170 mph. This should be fast enough to dislodge most stubborn leaves and garden debris.

Any downsides? Well, there are just a couple: the 0.5 L petrol tank is reasonably small so you won’t be able to use it for long before needing to fill up. The other issue is that, due to the leaf blower’s design, it’s not well-suited to left-handed users.

However, if we take its weight, build, ease-of-use and relatively low noise output into account, it’s easy to see why this petrol leaf blower has gained a spot on this list.

The practicality and ease-of-use of a four-stroke engine is clearly felt in Makita’s BHX2501 4-Stroke Petrol Leaf Blower. Removing the necessity to mix oil and fuel (a requirement of two-stroke engines), this leaf blower saves time and reduces effort. It also runs quieter.

Yes, this Makita petrol leaf blower is more expensive than some other petrol blowers, but the extra money gets you a compact and powerful machine as well as a 4-stroke engine that ultimately cuts down on fuel consumption and releases fewer emissions (compared to a two-stroke engine).

Able to split into three sections, this Makita petrol leaf blower lends itself to easy storage with the added benefit of having a customisable blower tube length. Powerfully working on wet or dry grass, leaves, gravel and garden debris you can also change between cruise control and full throttle to change the air strength and fuel consumption as required.

Weighing in at 4.4 kg, this Makita leaf blower is one of the lightest petrol leaf blowers featured here. However, it’s worth mentioning that there is no harness or strap included, so there’s no choice but to support it by hand the entire time you’re using it.

The 0.52 L fuel tank capacity is reasonably small but this balances out slightly thanks to the BHX2501’s good fuel efficiency. The tank size also helps to keep the weight down, which is useful if you’re particularly keen on a handheld model like this Makita leaf blower.