Leaf blower recommendation

Don’t go for anything Petrol. If your back is bad, the vibrations will drive you nuts. If it’s only for a “sweep” of a driveway, then battery will suffice. I use Petrol Husqvarnas (I have two) but also have a few acres and a long driveway. Petrol is literally overkill if you have a small driveway. It WiLL work but why spend the money?

Ryobi make a few nice models blo and suck options, green works also… prices from around €55 to €149

Life's too short for sweeping drives as we get older. Get a cheap corded one and an extension lead. It's sufficient for the amount of use you'll give it.

Most have a bag attachment that converts it to a hoover. This is really only for leaves, as stones and grit will destroy the fan.

Yes.

See J Hodges post, it's just like that.

Great for cleaning up patios and concrete paths.

Did you get it online and if so could you post the link to it?

If you have any other 18 Volt battery tools try to get the same make in a leaf blower. You can then buy the basic unit without a battery and charger much more cheaply!

Would anyone recommend a lightweight blower (has to be light for health reasons here too)? Wet leaves on grass and dry/wet leaves in 20ml driveway gravel.

Anyone have an opinion on this one:

My Stihl has a vacuum attachment that I never use. They are too slow, cumbersome & it's so much easier to blow the leaves onto a sheet.

A Stihl will cost you around 330 but it will cope with anything & last for years. My spare is over 25 years old & still running.

For just tarmac & light work I would go for Lidl/Aldi. Wet leaves on grass is a very different proposition.

My First reaction to that one is the round end to the nozzle. You'd have little or no directional control with that.