Toro Rake & Vac 10 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum 51573

by Toro

Product Features

• Handheld electric blower, vacuum, and 8:1 reduction rate leaf-shredder; 190 mph maximum; 240 cfm (blow mode)
• 2-speed, 10-1/2 amp motor for better control; cord-lock system holds cord in place
• Lightweight, durable plastic body
• Includes vacuum kit accessories
• 39.8 by 9.2 by 14.5 inches; 6.4 pounds; 2-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [551kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 39.8 x 9.2 x 14.5 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000059MT2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 51573
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,606 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #99 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Mowers & Outdoor Power > Outdoor Power Tools > Blowers & Vacuums

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Toro Rake & Vac is 3 machines in one: a powerful blower, a high-speed vacuum and a leaf shredder. With air blasting up to 190 mph, it makes fast work of tough lawn chores. It is fast and easy to convert the Rake & Vac from a blower to a vacuum, and no tools are needed. The two-speed motor gives you more control in both blower and vacuum modes. It reduces 8 bags of leaves to one. It also has an exclusive cord lock system, which holds the cord firmly in place.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor Mulcher yet Very Good Blower for small areas, December 29, 2005

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cardtuna (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toro Rake & Vac 10 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum 51573 (Lawn & Patio)

I gave up trying to use the muclhing feature. The machine does not have enough power to effectively vacuum my large oak leaves leaves. However, It does work on small amounts of little and very dry leaves.

As an electric leaf blower, it operates as described. The convience of electric means trading messy gas motors for a cord that trails. It is more powerful than the price would suggest, yet it is not a proffessional grade blower.

The bottom line is that it is convienent for blowing leaves from decks and porches, and it can vacuum up 'easy' leaves in small areas like window wells.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blowing power is great; haven't tried vac/mulching yet, July 6, 2003

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Buttercup (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toro Rake & Vac 10 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum 51573 (Lawn & Patio)

After cutting our lawn, we'd always have grass clippings lying over our front porch, sidewalk, and driveway. I got so tired of always getting out there with a broom - which only cleared about half of the mess - that I decided to buy a blower. When I saw the difference in price between a blower and a blower/vac/mulcher was very little, I decided to give the Toro 51573 a try.

After cutting the lawn again, I was anxious to try out my new toy. The first time I turned it on I literally elevated on to my toes... That's how much power this thing has. It was so liberating to watch our grass leftovers be COMPLETELY cleared from every area in less than ten miutes. I also blew all of the little pebbles off of our driveway, and I plan on tackling all the dirt and debris that's found a resting spot on our garage floor. Of course, when using the blower you have to be careful where you aim. Once I accidently let the blowing stream get too close to my mulch and had to go patch that spot later - LOL.

I can actually say that I'm looking forward to fall when all the leaves drop so I can try out the vac/mulching capabilities. My father - who is near 60 - has two giant trees in his front yard and three in his back yard. Every year he has to rake around 30 bags of leaves, and I'd like to give him a break. After the Toro 51573 and I have a go at his yard later this year, I'll update my review with the results...

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, May 28, 2001

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paul lee sr (binghamton, new york United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toro Rake & Vac 10 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum 51573 (Lawn & Patio)

The toro rake and vac is a great product. I am disabled and have problems raking so many leaves in my yard, and then cleaning them up. This has helped so much because it shortens the time i need to be raking, then mulches the leaves down real great.