Received this machine a couple of days ago, we had some rain so I let the leaves dry up for a couple of days then I went to work with it. I'm a Home Improvement Contractor so tools is what I know. The following is my list of Pros & Cons to help you understand my experience working with this tool
Pros :
1. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye
2. Lever changes it from blower to vac w/ no downtime changing
pieces
3. One button take apart to access impeller should the need arise
making for ease of cleaning impeller and for storage
4. Powerful enough to displace most leaves
5. 6 position switch for choosing blower/vac speed
6. Reasonably well balanced using strong hand
7. Vacuum head is angled to ground when held to maximize efficiency
Cons :
1. While impeller is cast iron the surrounding housing is plastic
enabling twigs with a diameter of slightly less than your pinky
to lodge between impeller and housing causing impeller to freeze
while motor groans to an agonizing halt prompting you to shut it
down PDQ or risk probable burnt motor.
2. Using unit with universal leaf collection system leaves you without a
shoulder strap to help alleviate the working weight of the unit.
If you do enough leaves you'll know what I mean.
3. Made in China ( sorry just not a big fan of tools made in China.
Material and craftsmanship go along way. If you're a tool geek, you
understand )
4. On/Off switch feels too hard to engage especially with gloves and
especially when impeller binds and you need to shut it quick
5. Leaves need to be bone dry if you're gonna mulch effectively.
Moist leaves are difficult to pick up, leave a dirt caked residue all
along the pick up tube, impeller and housing making you stop to
clear it often enough to be problematic.
6. One handed operation for extended period is fatiguing.
A second handle forward of the body of the tool is necessary for
two handed operation.
Well folks that's all I have for ya... Overall this machine helps with yard work but could be improved to make the purchase smart instead of necessary.
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From the manufacturer
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Blow or Mulch or Vacuum
This powerful 3-in-1 is the ultimate solution to leaf and debris collection. Instead of just being able to blow leaves all over the yard, you can suck them up and mulch them with the same device.
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Switches Modes Quickly
You don’t need any tools to switch functions, either. It’s just the flick of a switch to turn it from a leaf blower into a vacuum or mulcher.
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Metal Impeller
The two-stage, all-metal system consists of a durable impeller connected to a shredder blade, which chops 18 bags of leaves or debris down into just 1.
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Single-handed Operation
Compact and lightweight, so even though it’s powerful, almost anyone can still use it with just one hand. And that slim design makes it easy to store.
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Innovative Tube Design
Easily reach under the deck and patio furniture, or sweep under the cars in the garage without having to back them out.
Easy to Use
With all that power and functionality, you’d think only a lumberjack could handle the TRIVAC. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s only 9.3 lbs! And it’s engineered to funnel all that wind power from the back to the front, so you only need one hand to operate it.
Fewer Bags on the Curb
With an 18:1 mulch ratio, that means you can mulch 18 bags of leaves or debris down into just one. That’s because the all-metal mulching system chops leaves down into 1/18th of their original size. C’mon, that barely even sounds like yard work.
Compare the Trivac to other WORX Blowers
WG509 |
WG505 |
WG512 |
WG520 |
WG547 |
WG545.1 |
WG584 |
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20V Power Share
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✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Tool Only Model
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— | — | — | — | WG547.9 | WG545.9 | WG584.9 |
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Voltage
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120V~60Hz | 120V~60Hz | 120V~60Hz | 120V~60Hz | 20V | 20V | 40V (2x20V) |
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Air Speed
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75 to 210 mph | 75 to 210 mph | 55 to 70 mph | 60 to 110 mph | 55 or 75 mph | 60 or 90 mph | 69, 80, or 90 mph |
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Air Volume
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350 CFM | 350 CFM | 470 to 600 CFM | 320 to 600 CFM | 270 or 360 cfm | 225 or 340 cfm | 350, 390, or 430 cfm |
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Speed Control Settings
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— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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3-in-1 Blow/mulch/vac
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✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Mulch Ratio
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18:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 | — | — | — | — |
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Collection Bag Capacity
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1 Bushel | 1 Bushel | 1 Bushel | — | — | — | — |
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High Capacity Air Nozzle
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✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
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Unit Weight (with Battery)
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8.6 lbs | 8.6 lbs | 9.0 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 7.3 lbs |
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Charger Time (approx)
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— | — | — | — | 5 Hrs | 5 Hrs | 150 min |
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WORX WG505 TRIVAC 12 Amp 3-In-1 Electric Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum
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WORX WG512 12 Amp TRIVAC 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower/Mulcher/Yard Vacuum
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BLACK+DECKER Leaf Blower & Leaf Vacuum, 3-in-1, 12-Amp, 250-MPH, 400-CFM (BV6000)
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BLACK+DECKER Leaf Blower/Vacuum Kit, Cordless (LSWV36), Orange
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| Customer Rating | (4978) | (3084) | (3036) | (2956) | (3376) |
| Price | $158.99 | $83.00 | $109.00 | $91.99 | $160.49 |
| Sold By | Black Sapphire Design | Amazon.com | Spreetail | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Are batteries included? | No | No | — | No | Yes |
| Are batteries required? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 20 x 15 x 9 inches | 20 x 15 x 9 inches | 35.5 x 10 x 14 inches | 15.63 x 20.75 x 9.88 inches | 37 x 8.5 x 20.44 inches |
| Item Weight | 11.00 lbs | 11.00 lbs | 12.00 lbs | 8.10 lbs | 6.90 lbs |
| Maximum Speed | 210 miles_per_hour | 210 miles_per_hour | — | 250 miles_per_hour | 120 miles_per_hour |
| Power Source | Corded-Electric | Corded-Electric | Corded Electric | corded-electric | battery-powered |
| Voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120.00 volts | 40 volts |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
Style: w/ Debris Collection BagPattern Name: BlowerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
It jammed twice (out of 6 hours of use over 2 days) on two thumb sized stick pieces. Both times required unplugging (for safety) and using pliers to pry them out. It got clogged twice. Once on wet leaves and once when the leaf pro got full over the can (both times my fault). It has to have air space to continue suction. We found that leaving the can horizontal (ours is square) worked better that having the hose go into the top. When full, we tipped the can up and removed the leaf pro to roll the mulch to the back yard.
It sucked up more than a few rocks and sand from our driveway, but turning it off and letting them fall out was easy. It did not seem to interfere with the productivity.
Our reason for 4 stars instead of 5. I'm short at 5'3" and I still had to stoop a bit to get the vacuum opening nearer to the ground. My husband who is 6'2 really had to stoop and that is killer on the back. It would be better with a longer tube for taller people. I have attached photos of day 2 of the 6 hour test. It took 3 hours to get this pile up (a lot of it was wet and lots of Hickory nuts). Picture of the size of these nuts. Impressive that it could mulch them. FYI - we have the metal blade unit.
Style: w/ Debris Collection BagPattern Name: BlowerVerified Purchase
It is a Workhorse!
By Amazon Customer on December 16, 2016
We bought the Trivac along with the Leaf Pro and it is a workhorse. We live in a heavily wooded neighborhood with lots of Hickory and Oak trees. I was concerned about the Hickory nuts and Acorns, but the trivac powered through most of them. I gave it a workout on piled leaves, some wet and some dry, some small limbs still attached. It ate practically everything I threw at it.By Amazon Customer on December 16, 2016
It jammed twice (out of 6 hours of use over 2 days) on two thumb sized stick pieces. Both times required unplugging (for safety) and using pliers to pry them out. It got clogged twice. Once on wet leaves and once when the leaf pro got full over the can (both times my fault). It has to have air space to continue suction. We found that leaving the can horizontal (ours is square) worked better that having the hose go into the top. When full, we tipped the can up and removed the leaf pro to roll the mulch to the back yard.
It sucked up more than a few rocks and sand from our driveway, but turning it off and letting them fall out was easy. It did not seem to interfere with the productivity.
Our reason for 4 stars instead of 5. I'm short at 5'3" and I still had to stoop a bit to get the vacuum opening nearer to the ground. My husband who is 6'2 really had to stoop and that is killer on the back. It would be better with a longer tube for taller people. I have attached photos of day 2 of the 6 hour test. It took 3 hours to get this pile up (a lot of it was wet and lots of Hickory nuts). Picture of the size of these nuts. Impressive that it could mulch them. FYI - we have the metal blade unit.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017
Style: w/ Debris Collection BagPattern Name: BlowerVerified Purchase
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Very impressed with this product.Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2019
The blower is strong enough to push a big pile of leaves and even while they were somewhat wet.
The suction was great, just need to wiggle the tip when it tries to grab too much then it all gets sucked up. The mulching blade also seems to be well made, avoid branches but it ripped through twigs with ease.
Mulching bag is easy to empty.
The strap helps balance the unit while operating.
Very satisfied
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