Greenworks 40V Leaf Blower/Sweeper

I like the fact that it is very light and easy to handle w/ just one hand, but if you want a serious blower this one is just not powerful enough for most jobs. I was expecting much more power for 150mph - maybe the air is moving at that speed, but it is a very small volume of air that comes out of it, so it just doesn't blow enough air to blow things around. I am considering getting the bigger and more powerful GreenWorks 40V G-Max DigiPro model to replace this. Pros: The G-Max 40V battery system is compatible w/ the Greenworks 40V G-Max mower I own, so for me, it was almost worth getting this just for the extra charger and battery which would have cost almost as much if purchased separately. Also, it is handy for light-duty work like blowing out the dust and sand off the floor of the garage and patio and around the front door where I used to clean w/ a broom and/or shop vac before. It is also adequate for blowing light, dry leaves, grass, dry sand/dirt off the driveway and sidewalk for a short distance Cons: For anything that is heavy or clumped, or damp and heavy, it just doesn't have enough power to do the job. It has difficulty blowing heavier things like clumps of freshly cut and damp grass clippings and pine needles. One of the things I was hoping to use this for was gutter cleaning. I used to use a corded blower but the long cord made it hazardous for use on the roof. However, this Greenworks 24252 cordless blower just doesn't have enough power to blow most of the junk in the gutters. Anything denser/heavier than dry oak leaves would not even budge, even when I put the nozzle right up on it - never mind the wet pine needles and damp, decomposing leaves which I ended up having to loosen by hand and scooping up w/ a trowel; the blower was just useful for blowing out the small, loose pieces left behind by the trowel. Summary: all in all, a super lightweight and handy tool for light duty work, but don't expect a powerful workhorse. Price is right, considering the value of the included battery and charger, esp. for someone who already owns other G-Max 40V tools and looking to acquire a spare battery and charger cheaply.