I'd consider what other tools you may be buying in the future. Many brands

will use the same battery type for different tools, and if you can swap between them, you might be able to save some money by buying a "tool only" version. For instance, I have an EGO mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer and blower. If needed, a 2 Ah trimmer battery works just fine in the mower, even though the mower came with a 5 Ah battery.

In response to this post by GretnaHokie

Posted: 10/19/2020 at 11:35AM

Loungers, what is the best cordless leaf blower? -- GretnaHokie 10/19/2020 11:25AM

Ryobi just released a blower that attaches to mult brands string trimmer -- MEHOKIE 10/19/2020 6:59PM

That is pretty cool. That's how my pole saw is. -- MP4VT2004 10/19/2020 7:25PM

My 2 Cents - Stihl worth the money. bought a BG85 ~15 yrs ago, still -- Josey Wales 10/19/2020 5:24PM

Flamethrower ** -- LonghornHokie 10/19/2020 1:59PM

Husqvarna Monza (inside) -- MP4VT2004 10/19/2020 1:56PM

I looked at the Stihl, but went with the Lowes Kobalt 80v. -- EDGEMAN 10/19/2020 12:58PM

I have the Kobalt 80V blower, weedeater, chain saw, and hedge trimmer, -- TabbHokie 10/19/2020 4:28PM

...I have one of those and it works great ** -- chumley 10/19/2020 3:03PM

Is Lowe's discontinuing their Kobalt cordless line? -- MP4VT2004 10/19/2020 1:26PM

Check if it's one of the saws being recalled. (link) -- Hokie360 10/19/2020 2:57PM

I thought that was a "bonus" feature! -- MP4VT2004 10/19/2020 3:42PM

No idea. ** -- EDGEMAN 10/19/2020 1:40PM

2nd the "modular" ones...mine's a Ryobi -works grate...actually was a set -- JoesterVT 10/19/2020 12:34PM

Wife ** -- darnellm 10/19/2020 12:25PM

^^^ skipped over the "leaf" part ^^^ ** -- Burruss Writer 10/19/2020 2:47PM

Most wives skip over the 'blower' part. ** -- vt90 10/19/2020 4:53PM

Drink heavily and buy the Stihl. ** -- Major Kong 10/19/2020 12:22PM

We got one of the Stihl ones. Awesome blower. Was on sale. ** -- B777Fr8Dog 10/19/2020 12:21PM

The one with the strongest reverse suction? ** -- WestyHokie 10/19/2020 12:20PM

The one somebody else is using ** -- Brown Water 10/19/2020 11:38AM

Happy with my Kobalt. Just wish I had a 2nd battery that could -- hoosnowahokie 10/19/2020 11:37AM

Same issue here - I looked to buy a second battery, but it is as expensive -- Guy LeDouche 10/19/2020 11:39AM

Yeah - that's why I went all EGO and share batteries between tools. ** -- Hokie360 10/19/2020 11:49AM

I'd consider what other tools you may be buying in the future. Many brands -- Hokie360 10/19/2020 11:35AM

Like my Ryobi ONE+ 280 CFM 18V. Currently $100 with battery at Home Depot ** -- pburg_hokie 10/19/2020 11:30AM

Yeah, be sure it has a battery. A stand alone battery costs as much as the -- Guy LeDouche 10/19/2020 11:37AM

I own a Stihl, so can only attest to that one. ;-) ** -- vthokieq 10/19/2020 11:26AM

Which model? How long does it operate on a full charge? ** -- scoop76cs 10/19/2020 11:27AM

BGA 85 with AP300 battery. -- vthokieq 10/19/2020 11:40AM

Thanks, I have recently been looking at these for similar use. ** -- scoop76cs 10/19/2020 1:47PM

I'd consider what other tools you may be buying in the future. Many brands

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