In the market for a leaf vac/mulcher & came here looking for some insight.

I have 3 large magnolia trees in yard that are dropping leaves like crazy.

wanting something that can handle that bulky of a leaf. electric or gas doesn't matter to me. just looking for something that is durable.

anyone have any experience with these?? what brands to stay away from??

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Posted by VermilionTiger

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 4/17/19 at 9:50 am to mrservon

I don't know about a vacuum (because I haven't had to use this feature), but they have some solid deals at Lowes right now. I got a Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher for $40.. it was a cord/electrical one, though.

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Posted by SSpaniel

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Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 4/17/19 at 10:08 am to VermilionTiger

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I don't know about a vacuum (because I haven't had to use this feature), but they have some solid deals at Lowes right now. I got a Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher for $40.. it was a cord/electrical one, though.

I might be wrong, but I'd think that just about any blower/vac/mulcher would have a tough time with Magnolia leaves.

Would mow them and catch them in the grass catcher not be better and faster?

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Posted by Clames

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 4/17/19 at 10:46 am to mrservon

Only thing that will handle those leaves is one of these Billy Goat TKV. I have a much cheaper Troy-bilt yard vac for the oaks around my house but it doesn't handle Magnolia leaves very well. No handheld leaf vac will work.

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Posted by BiggerBear

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Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 4/17/19 at 3:16 pm to mrservon

If you have a mower that can handle it, the Cyclone Rake can handle that with ease.

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Posted by FriscoKid

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Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:40 am to mrservon

I bought the cheap echo this year. It’s not very good. The port into the bag clogs and eventually blows the bag off. There is one for $399 that may work better. I will be returning the one I bought.

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