Hitachi RB24EAP

Amazing light weight blower that easily handles large volumes of leaves. The only downside is there is no shoulder strap. Starts up very easily.  Hitachi RB24EAP

Let's face it this is an entry level blower, and I have come to the realization that when purchasing an item in this category there is a chance that I may have to make minor tweaks or improvements. Products built in this price range do not necessarily have quality first in mind when being designed, and if you don't want to accept that then you should be looking at a blower unit that cost several hundred dollars more. I based my purchase on the price, past experiences with the Hitachi brand, and the reviews. The unit seems to be built well and solid and was easy to setup. It started on the second or third pull from the box. I too had the issue with the tube falling off at the priming bulb...not a big deal and it was easily repaired. One thing I did that seems to work, and that I haven't read on here, is after replacing the tube back onto the back of the priming bulb, I used some very small zip-ties and cinched them tight over the tube and plastic nipple. It seems to help in holding the tube onto the back of the priming bulb, and the tube falling off has not been an issue since. I haven't had an issue with the fuel line crumbling but I will keep an eye on it, will probably just replace the factory fuel line to something better when the time comes. I'm just a homeowner, not a landscaper or such, so I don't use this unit a ton...maybe 30min a week and several hours in the fall for leaf cleanup. Overall it's been a good blower over the last year, Im really happy with my purchase, and I feel it's going to last a long time. Hitachi RB24EAP

I bought the Hitachi line trimmer and its great, the blower is just as good. Good product, great price, and they ship downunder!  Hitachi RB24EAP

Purchased this blower back in Sept and am still waiting for my rebate. Called once and they said it was sent out already. Called back and was told that it hadn't been processed yet. Great blower btw, just don't like that it sucks my shorts when it gets to close to my leg when I use it.  Hitachi RB24EAP

I have owned a BUNCH of leaf blowers in my life (I have a 2 acre lot with over 75 large trees) and this is the best yet! I have owned Homelite, Sears, Weedeater, & Husquvarna. Some were under powered, some vibrated way too much, some were heavy and some were hard to start. This blower has solved all those problems at a very competitive price. I just received it for Christmas and have only used it 3 times so far so I am not able to comment on the reliability. Nevertheless, the Hitachi RB24EAP is relatively light weight, starts easily, blows like a cyclone, and has very little vibration, making it the most effective and least tiring of all the leaf blowers I have owned. I am very pleased with it and I hope it will last for many years!  Hitachi RB24EAP