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    Kobalt 40v leaf blower

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    Might cave and get blower to make drying less of a chore. Clearance for $99. Ok choice?
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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    If it’s powerful enough, I assume MPH wise, then yeah, it’s probably a winner. Pair that with a PFM towel and you should be set.
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

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    The Greenworks is highly rated also for drying cars. Read you want at least 150mph for car drying.


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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    That might be my next blower, not necessarily for the car, but for around the house. I wonder if my Air Wand would be compatible with any of these cordless blowers, then I might start using it again.
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    I have the 80 volt Kobalt and it`s a winner. Three speeds and the highest speed is more than perfect for cars. The lowest speed is good for turning bonfires into blast furnaces. So, if the 40 volt has the same build quality and power as the 80 volt, it`s an excellent value at $99.
    Apart from drying the car, you`ll find a million other uses around the house I`m guessing.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnZ3MC View Post
    I have the 80 volt Kobalt and it`s a winner. Three speeds and the highest speed is more than perfect for cars. The lowest speed is good for turning bonfires into blast furnaces. So, if the 40 volt has the same build quality and power as the 80 volt, it`s an excellent value at $99.
    Apart from drying the car, you`ll find a million other uses around the house I`m guessing.
    +1

    I have this model as well and it rocks. I`d spring for the extra power, you won`t be disappointed.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    I’ve seen a lot of these Kobalt blowers for sale as refurbished and that sets off some caution lights. I’m not sure what can go wrong with a battery operated blower besides the battery not holding up. Worx blowers/batteries are the worst and customer service is non existent. If you do buy one save the box in case you have to send it back. The cost to send these things back isn’t cheap and most people usually throw them away instead of sending them back.

    I would suggest something like a Ryobi where the battery can be used for more than one purpose. I’ve got batteries plugged in everywhere for different tools and it makes no sense. The battery is normally the most expensive part of these type tools. The Ryobi One system has an amazing amount of tools and one battery fits them all.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    I have the Greenworks 80 volt snowthrower and the leaf blower uses the same battery.

    Both are great and plenty powerful. The leaf blower is a bit ungainly to hold over your head to dry the car roof,otherwise just fine. It would be better if the trigger would lock on.

    The snowthrower has a good 45 minute run time with 4-6 inches medium weight snow. Same run time with the leaf blower on high.

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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    I use a Dewalt 20V and yeah it could be more powerful but it was a huge step up from the B&D 18v NMh one I had.
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    Re: Kobalt 40v leaf blower

    I`ve been using the 80v since it came out. Works good. Def get the 80v - worth it for many uses around the house

 

 

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