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Troy-Bilt 31cc Gas Powered Blower/Vacuum #41BSGBPG966 | List Price: $180.50
Discount Price: $129.99
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Brand: Troy-Bilt
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Gas-powered leaf blower/vacuum with 31-cubic centimeter engine
- Blows up to 180 miles per hour
- Easily switches from blower to vacuum; mulches leaves at a 10-to-1 reduction ratio
- Easy-start engine has spring-assist system
- Compact, comfortable design can be held in right or left hand
Good performer & customer service from Troy Bilt... [Posted on 2007-09-07]
This is a good item for around the yard. By no means a "pro" model but easy starter & the vaccum is integrated into the design, not just an add on.
After a few months the zipper on the mulching collection bag blew out. (It should use a heavier zipper)I called Troy-Bilt and they quickly shipped me a new bag, no questions asked and it showed up at my door a couple days later. Nice to know that they at least stand behind their product.
On my second unit after 2 months [Posted on 2007-09-17]
I bought the Troy Built this summer as a replacement for a Weed Eater model. I was most interested in the vaccum function for leaves. Well the blower and vaccum are both adequate. It has a spring assisted pull start which makes it easier to pull. The unit is big and bulky and somewhat heavy compared to the 21cc unit it replaced. The "cruise control" seemed like a good selling point, but the unit vibrates so badly that the cruise control doesn't hold under full throttle. I purchased this unit from Lowes and I'm glad I did. The unit wouldn't start after 2 months of around the house use. I always see to it the oil:gas is correct and treat these 2 cycle engines with fuel stabilizer so I'm not sure why it failed. Thank goodness Lowes exchanged it for a new one with no questions asked. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the second one. In summary: heavy, bulky, adequate blower and vac for around the house, worthless throttle control, and questionable build quality and reliability.
Sucking up everything! [Posted on 2008-01-03]
I just got this yesterday and am SOOOOO excited at how wonderful it works. I have wisteria, fruit trees and other leaf dropping shrubs - always was a chore to sweep and then bag. With this I simply blow a big pile and then vacuum it all up! Done. No changing of tubes, the bag is a bit small - but it works just great.
Fagettabout it - buy another brand!!!! [Posted on 2008-01-26]
The EZ start system is worthless. It took 5 to 8 tries to get it started because it delivers such a weak spin. To top it off the EZ start system broke, rendering it useless at the beginning of the third season of use, less than 24 hours of total running time. Stay away from any EZ start type of system. Stick with the tried and true rope pull.
Great All-in-One Blower/Vac [Posted on 2008-05-14]
I have been using the Ryobi Blower/Vac for 5 years or more and love the convenience of not having to switch out attachments. This Troy-bilt is the exact same as the Ryobi. The only issue is the zipper on the bag is plastic, it use to be metal, and if it gets dragged on the ground, it damages it. The replacement bags are $40 with shipping. Kinda steep for a bag, so I decided to buy the whole setup again and bought the Troy-Bilt. One thing I do like about this one over the Ryobi, is that it has a spring-loaded start. When you pull on the cord to start, the spring mechanism does most of the work. But, even without the spring assistance, it has always been easy to start. It does get kinda heavy when the bag gets full, but the convenience and the easy of emptying is worth it. This is a great machine and not as loud as my Ryobi.
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