After messing around forever I finally bought this Toro rig.
I wanted it as short as I could get, didn't need massive overkill power and the lighter the weight the better.
Most of the more serious ones are blower vacuums that mulch. They draw double digit amps, weigh twice what this one does and have significantly larger dimensions all around, This one is blower only. I had no need for a blower/vac.
Once I take it for a spin I'll post up my impressions.
BTW, Home Depot USA has these for $33.
TORO | Power Sweep Blower | Home Depot Canada
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