E-quipment highlight: EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher — SkimNews
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- EGO POWER+ LV5005 is a three-in-one battery-powered leaf blower, vacuum, and mulcher delivering 210 mph blowing power and 500 CFM airflow, arriving in time for 2026 fall cleanup.
- The LV5005 uses a six-blade metal impeller with a claimed 16:1 mulching ratio, compressing 16 bags of dried leaves down to just one.
- The tool runs on the same 6.0 Ah EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery used across EGO's POWER+ lineup and in John Deere's electric riding mowers, delivering up to 90 minutes of runtime on the low setting.
- EGO built in a tool-free tube swap for switching between blower and vacuum modes, IPX5-rated weather-resistant construction, a 5-year limited tool warranty, and a 3-year battery warranty.
- The source notes municipalities can charge as much as $7 per yard waste bag for pickup, making the mulching ratio a meaningful disposal-cost lever for homeowners.
- Available as a standalone tool or bundled with a 320W charger and battery, the LV5005 is listed at 9% off on Amazon alongside EGO POWER+ chainsaw and battery deals.
Why it matters: Homeowners in municipalities charging up to $7 per yard waste bag get a direct cost-cutting tool: the LV5005's 16:1 ratio means a single bag replaces 16 at the curb. The shared 56V battery platform also means existing EGO POWER+ and John Deere electric mower owners avoid buying into a new battery ecosystem.
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