Chainsaw vs Leaf blower
Chainsaw vs leaf blower
Chainsaw is larger on weight
Chainsaw is somewhat greater than leaf blower on weight — about 1.2×.
A chainsaw and a leaf blower can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Chainsaw | Leaf blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3–10 kg | 2.2–12 kg |
| Typical cost | 120–1,500 $ | 60–700 $ |
| Loudness | 100–115 dB | 65–92 dB |
| Power draw | 1.341–6.973 hp | 500–3,000 W |
What the numbers say
- Chainsaw is somewhat greater than leaf blower on weight — about 1.2×.
- Chainsaw is 1.9× leaf blower on typical cost.
- Chainsaw is somewhat greater than leaf blower on loudness — about 1.3×.
- Chainsaw is 2.5× leaf blower on power draw.
Weight compared.
Chainsaw 3–10 kg
Leaf blower 2.2–12 kg
Chainsaw
A hand-held saw with a cutting chain driven around a guide bar.
Leaf blower
A powered fan that moves debris with a high-speed air stream, handheld or backpack-mounted.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, chainsaw or leaf blower?
- Chainsaw is somewhat greater than leaf blower on weight — about 1.2×. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do chainsaws and leaf blowers compare on typical cost?
- Chainsaw: 120–1,500 $. Leaf blower: 60–700 $. Chainsaw is 1.9× leaf blower on typical cost.
- How do chainsaws and leaf blowers compare on loudness?
- Chainsaw: 100–115 dB. Leaf blower: 65–92 dB. Chainsaw is somewhat greater than leaf blower on loudness — about 1.3×.
Related pages
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place
- What Noises Cause Hearing Loss? — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public domain (US Government))