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Toro 51621 UltraPlus Leaf Blower Vacuum Review

Just like any great invention, the lowly leaf blower was born out of necessity during the Fifties. Due to an extended drought period in California during the 1950s, one enterprising citizen thought of using air instead of water that was in limited supply at that point in time. Fast forward to 60 years later and new leaf blowers, like the Toro 51621 UltraPlus Leaf Blower Vacuum, are still being released with sustainable improvements from previous models.

Leaf blowers were first used to replace manual garden clean-up tasks, and other features were slowly added, as mechanical technology. Huge changes like being able to vacuum up leaves and mulching them at the same time!

This article is all about a model that we highly recommend; the Toro 51621 leaf blower vacuum and mulcher.

Table of Contents

Toro 51621 UltraPlus Leaf Blower Vacuum Features

3-in-1 Machine – the UltraPlus not only blows away leaves, but this Toro leaf vacuum shreds them into mulch. The blower is best for dry leaves, the vacuum adaptor is more suited for wet leaves, and another attachment can handle tight corners
Shredz-All Ring – this attachment has a metal impeller that reduces mulched debris to fewer than half-an-inch, depending on the type of debris being shredded.
Oscillating Nozzle Kit – the nozzle kit gives this Toro Leaf Blower a wider clearing power with automated movements that effectively lessens the time required to complete a task.
High-powered Blower – Toro’s powerful engine can generate up to 250 mph of wind for superior blowing.
Speed Control – this leaf blower vacuum has a variable speed control that lets you control both the vacuum and the blower even while in use.
Cord Storage Hook – the hook allows you to wrap the cord around it for easy storage. The built-in cord lock also helps keep the cord out of the way secure and safe too.

Pros

Saves Time – the powerful blowing power brings down the number of hours needed for raking leaves to mere minutes.
Less Noise – compared to other models with less power, the UltraPlus generates less noise even with the power that it has.
Light and Powerful – this Toro 51621 leaf blower is surprisingly lightweight given the amount of power that it can generate.

Cons

Switching can be hard – transitioning between blower to vacuum can be a little awkward especially when you are using it. Be sure to turn it off first before switching to either vacuum or blower modes.
Cords Loosen Easily – the cord storage hook is placed at an off angle, and there is a high chance that the cords will loosen while in storage. Utilize zip ties or gardening twine to act as additional support.
The mulching shredder can get clogged easily if not properly monitored while in vacuum mode.

Summary

The Toro 51621 model is a versatile complement to any gardening shed. It is very powerful and is able to deliver up to 250mph output. It’s shredder can convert wet leaves into mulch and compress them into compact compost with ease.

This model also has an oscillating nozzle that automatically directs the flow of air so that you don’t have to minimize the time and effort needed to accomplish your gardening tasks even further.

Model Comparison

The WORX Trivac WG509 3-in-1 leaf blower mulcher comes close to the Toro leaf blower vacuum.

It does include a number of features but the Toro 51621 has twice as much power and the Shredz-All shredder is more effective when it comes to mulching wet leaves.

Verdict

It’s modern profile, and durable materials make the Toro Leaf Vacuum an excellent addition to any gardening shed.

The ability to switch from blower to vacuum and the oscillating nozzle give this blower the edge over other handheld blowers.

This product underwent rigorous testing to ensure that it can generate the maximum blowing power under controlled conditions. This Toro is considered to be one of the best since it has variable speed control to adjust the settings.

It also has a quick release latch that converts the blower into a vacuum, even while in use. While in vacuum mode, everything passes through the Shredz-All shredder that minces it to mulch and dumps it into a vacuum bag that has a zipper at the bottom which allows you to unload mulch quickly.

This same vacuum bag, also acts as the storage bag of the entire Toro 51621 UltraPlus Leaf Blower Vacuum unit. After the work is done just place it inside and hang on a hook inside the shed or garage until it’s time to use it again.