A maple limb comes down across the driveway, the gutter is packed with wet oak leaves, and the hardware store is already sold out of the cheap stuff. That is the week you find out whether your chainsaws and leaf blowers were bought for the job or bought for the sticker. This guide covers six tools that do very different work: a gas backpack blower built for wet debris, a battery combo that replaces both a trimmer and a handheld blower, two gas saws that ship with long bars, a compact battery saw that doubles as a pole saw, and a cordless drill set for the projects that happen between storms. The point is to match the tool to the work you actually do, not the work in the advertisement.
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Quick answer
The Husqvarna 350BT Gas Leaf Blower, 50.2-cc 2.1-HP 2-Cycle Backpack Leaf Blower with 692-CFM, 180-MPH, 21-N Powerful Clearing Performance and Ergonomic Harness System is the strongest fit for storm debris and large yards because its 50.2-cc two-cycle engine and 692-CFM rating put it in backpack territory, and the harness system carries the weight on your shoulders instead of your forearms. Choose the EGO POWER+ Combo, 670 CFM Leaf Blower and Cordless Weed Trimmer - ST6703LB instead when you want one battery platform running both a blower and a trimmer for lighter cleanup around the house.
Chainsaws and leaf blowers worth comparing
Husqvarna 350BT Gas Leaf Blower, 50.2-cc 2.1-HP 2-Cycle Backpack Leaf Blower with 692-CFM, 180-MPH, 21-N Powerful Clearing Performance and Ergonomic Harness System, Gifts for dad
A 50.2-cc, 2.1-HP two-cycle backpack blower rated at 692 CFM and 180 MPH with a 21-N blowing force claim. The ergonomic harness system transfers the load to your shoulders for long clearing sessions.
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EGO POWER+ Combo, 670 CFM Leaf Blower and Cordless Weed Trimmer - ST6703LB
A two-tool combo kit that pairs a 670 CFM cordless leaf blower with a cordless weed trimmer, both running on the EGO POWER+ battery platform so one set of batteries covers two jobs.
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63CC Gas Chainsaw with 20-Inch and 18-Inch Bars
A 63-cc gas chainsaw that ships with both a 20-inch and an 18-inch bar, so you can run the long bar on trunk wood and swap to the shorter bar for limbing.
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58CC Gas Powered Chainsaw 18 20 Inch Bars Chain Ergonomic Chainsaw Chain Brake Anti-Vibration System, 2-Cycle Petrol Motosierra De Gasolina for Tree Cutting Firewood Wood Yard Cleaning
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A 58-cc two-cycle gas saw offered with 18-inch and 20-inch bars, and equipped with a chain brake and an anti-vibration system for firewood cutting and yard cleanup.
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WORX Cordless Chainsaw, 20V 10" 2-in-1 Pole Saw with Auto-Tension, WG323
A 20-volt cordless 10-inch saw that converts into a pole saw, with auto-tension chain adjustment that takes the guesswork out of keeping the chain seated and snug.
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AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set for Home DIY & Beginner Projects - Lightweight Power Drill with Battery Charger & 22 Bits, Variable Speed, 3/8" Keyless Chuck, Ideal for Furniture Assembly (Red)
A 20-volt cordless drill set with a battery, charger, and 22 bits. Variable speed, a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, and a lightweight body aimed at furniture assembly and beginner projects.
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How these products were compared
This guide compares engine displacement and bar length on the gas saws, rated airflow in cubic feet per minute on the blowers, battery voltage and what ships in each cordless kit, the carry and harness system on the backpack blower, and what actually comes in the box, including bars, chains, chargers, bits, and harnesses. Product names, images, and retailer links are matched by catalog identifier so that every card points to the product shown.
The comparison is built from the manufacturer specifications and the product information attached to each listing, not from a timed field test on my own property. Treat the numbers here as the manufacturer's claims and verify the details on the current listing before you buy, especially if you are matching a battery to tools you already own.
How to choose the right chainsaw or leaf blower
Start with the job, not the spec sheet. If you have mature trees, a long driveway, and a fall cleanup that involves wet leaves stuck to pavement, a gas backpack blower in the 600-CFM range is doing work that a handheld battery blower will not finish on one charge. If your cleanup is a walkway, a pool deck, a patio, and a few flower beds, a battery blower is lighter, quieter, and starts without a pull cord. The Husqvarna 350BT sits firmly in the first category with a 692-CFM rating, and the EGO combo sits in the second with a 670 CFM blower plus a trimmer on the same battery platform.
On the saw side, bar length and engine displacement move together, and the pairing is where most buyers get into trouble. A 58-cc saw running an 18-inch bar and a 63-cc saw running a 20-inch bar are both reasonable matches, which is why both gas saws here ship with two bar lengths. Hanging a 20-inch bar on a small engine is how you end up with a saw that bogs the moment it hits wet wood. Buy the bar for the wood you cut most of the time, keep a shorter bar for limbing, and remember that a sharp chain on a modest saw beats a dull chain on an expensive one.
For cordless tools, the platform question comes before the tool question. A battery that fits a blower, a trimmer, and eventually a saw is worth more than a slightly cheaper tool with a battery that fits nothing else you own. Check what else the battery fits before you check the price. If you are still sorting out chain maintenance, our field guide to sharpening a chain covers the basics.
Husqvarna 350BT Gas Leaf Blower
The Husqvarna 350BT is a 50.2-cc, 2.1-HP two-cycle backpack blower rated at 692 CFM and 180 MPH, with a 21-N blowing force claim. The backpack format is the whole point: an ergonomic harness system spreads the weight across your shoulders and back, which matters when you are walking a long driveway with the trigger held down. If you have ever finished a big cleanup with a handheld blower and forearms that feel like they belong to someone else, you already understand why the harness is the feature worth paying for.
The trade-off is everything that comes with a gas two-cycle engine. You are mixing fuel, pulling a cord, and dealing with exhaust, and the unit is heavier than a battery blower before you add fuel. That is the honest cost of the airflow number. If your yard is small or your cleanup is mostly dry leaves on hard surfaces, the weight and the fuel routine are hard to justify, and the EGO combo covers that ground with less fuss.
Alternatives to consider
The EGO POWER+ Combo, 670 CFM Leaf Blower and Cordless Weed Trimmer - ST6703LB is better suited to homeowners who want two tools on one battery platform, with no fuel mixing and no pull cord. The 670 CFM blower handles regular leaf cleanup, and the included trimmer means the same batteries cover the edges and the beds.
The 63CC Gas Chainsaw with 20-Inch and 18-Inch Bars is a stronger fit when the wood is bigger and the bar length needs to change with the job, since it ships with both bars. The 58CC Gas Powered Chainsaw 18 20 Inch Bars Chain Ergonomic Chainsaw Chain Brake Anti-Vibration System covers the same ground at a smaller displacement, with a chain brake and an anti-vibration system for firewood and yard cleanup.
The WORX Cordless Chainsaw, 20V 10" 2-in-1 Pole Saw with Auto-Tension, WG323 handles the reach work that a gas saw cannot do comfortably, converting from a compact 10-inch saw into a pole saw for overhead limbs. The AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set for Home DIY & Beginner Projects is the odd tool in this group, and deliberately so: it is a 20-volt drill with a battery, charger, 22 bits, variable speed, and a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, aimed at furniture assembly and light household projects rather than tree work.
Day-to-day use and maintenance
Two-cycle equipment lives or dies on fuel. Mix fresh fuel in the ratio the manual specifies, use a stabilizer if the can is going to sit, and do not leave mixed fuel in the tank for months at a time. A saw that will not idle right in cold weather is usually a fuel problem, not a brand problem. Keep the air filter clean, check the spark arrestor screen, and replace the plug at the interval in the manual.
On the cutting side, chain tension and bar oil are the two things you check before every session. A chain that is too loose can derail; one that is too tight drags and heats the bar. The WORX unit handles this differently with auto-tension adjustment, which removes some of the guesswork. Sharpen or swap chains when the chips get fine and dusty instead of chunky. Flip the bar periodically so it wears evenly.
Battery tools need their own routine. Store batteries out of the sun and off the charger once they are full, and check the manual on storage charge level. The practical limitation on any cordless blower is runtime at full blast, so plan the biggest cleanup for when you have charged packs ready, and keep a second battery on the charger if the kit includes one. Chargers that only accept one battery at a time will slow you down, so factor that into your routine.
Safety gear is not optional on any of this. Chaps, eye and ear protection, and a face shield belong on every saw job, and the chain brake exists for a reason: kickback happens when the nose of the bar bites, and it happens fast. Never cut overhead with a gas saw. Keep both hands on the handles, and clear the ground around your feet before you start.
Buying checklist
- Measure the longest limb or trunk you cut in a normal year, and size the bar to that, not to the biggest tree on the property.
- Choose engine displacement or battery voltage based on regular use rather than one occasional storm job.
- Confirm that the exact listing includes the bar lengths, chain, harness, charger, or bits you are expecting.
- Check what other tools the battery platform fits before committing to a cordless kit.
- Read the fuel mix, chain tension, and cleaning instructions before the first start.
- Verify the current retailer price, availability, and return terms.
Final recommendation
Choose the Husqvarna 350BT Gas Leaf Blower when you have a large yard, wet leaf cleanup, and long sessions where airflow and a proper harness matter more than fuel mixing. Choose the EGO POWER+ Combo, 670 CFM Leaf Blower and Cordless Weed Trimmer - ST6703LB when you want two cordless tools on one battery platform and your cleanup fits within a charge.
For cutting, the 63CC Gas Chainsaw with 20-Inch and 18-Inch Bars and the 58CC Gas Powered Chainsaw cover felling, bucking, and firewood, while the WORX Cordless Chainsaw, 20V 10" 2-in-1 Pole Saw covers the reach work and light trimming. The AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set is the right pick for the indoor projects that fill the rest of the year. Buy for the work in front of you, check the listing details, and let the tool earn its spot.