Toro is a solid brand with a pretty long history. And, trust us, this is not marketing talk. Indeed, we think their gear speaks for itself. Their products are no strangers to our best-of lists, including our Best Leaf Blower Reviews. That said, it’s up to you to decide whether the 60V Toro Flex Force Leaf Blower (51822) supports our overall opinion of the manufacturer.
Let’s explore this tool in detail to help you establish your position on the matter.
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Toro Flex Force Blower Background
Axial vs. Centrifugal Fans
First, we need to review some important background. The 51822 is what we refer to as an axial blower. You may have no idea what this means. If not, this is your lucky day.
Simply put, an axial blower uses a fan that rotates on an axis. On the other hand, some blowers use a centrifugal fan, composed of enclosed blades that rotate on a circular hub. Generally speaking, the latter generates higher pressure than their axial counterparts.
However, there are certain characteristics that make axial fans a good choice for a cordless leaf blower like the Toro Flex Force. Namely, they generate high-volume, yet low-pressure, airflow. This enhances efficiency, so you should get more runtime.
Toro Flex Force Blower Performance
Beginning with the brushless motor, the 51822 gets its power from a 60V (4.0Ah) battery. This combo gives you a 605 CFM, 157-mph output that should easily tackle an array of yard chores. Incidentally, the fact that this model is more powerful in CFMs is a function of the axial fan.
Also, this tool’s acceleration isn’t bad at all, taking only 1.3 seconds to reach its maximum speed.
Of course, there are upgrades that make this tool stand out from previous models, as well. For example, this Toro 60V leaf blower comes equipped with cruise control and turbo mode.
- Model: Toro 51822
- Battery: 60V (4.0Ah)
- Brushless motor
- Blowing force: 605 CFM, 157 mph
- Axial fan
- Runtime: 140 mins (on low)
Likewise, the battery performance isn’t too shabby, either. The Flex Force power system provides a roughly 140-minute runtime on low, 40 minutes on high, and about 11 minutes on turbo.
Toro Flex Force Blower Design
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the design is the handle. Specifically, Toro gave the Flex Force dual grips, which increases control and, thus, reduces fatigue and lengthens work sessions.
Toro 60V Blower Price
Finally, this blower sells for $299.99 and comes with a 60V (4.0Ah) battery and charger. Also, Toro includes a 3-year warranty on both the tool and the battery.
