The 8 Best Craftsman Leaf Blowers of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: 410 CFM, a brushless motor and a battery and charger in the box. The sensible default.

The V20 RP lists 410 CFM, a brushless motor and a battery and charger in the box, in the $100 to $200 tier. A brushless motor wastes less energy as heat and has no brushes to wear, so the same battery gives more force and longer runtime. The brand claims 50 percent less noise and 39 percent less weight than gas blowers.

It wins because it is the strongest Craftsman here and arrives ready to use. Against the V20 axial kit it moves 30 CFM more, and against the 200 CFM models it is more than twice as strong. The DEWALT DCBL772B has far more airflow but needs a separate battery, which makes the real cost much higher.

Buy it for a typical suburban yard. The caveat is that the noise and weight figures are the brand's own claims.

Airflow

410 CFM

Motor

Brushless

Kit

Battery and charger included

Style

Handheld

Our verdict: 600 CFM from a 60V handheld, the strongest battery blower here. Bare tool.

The DEWALT DCBL772B is a 60V axial handheld that lists 600 CFM, sold as a bare tool. An axial design pushes air straight through a high-flow fan, which is why DEWALT can reach 600 CFM in a handheld body. It is the strongest battery tool in this guide by a wide margin.

It ranks second because you must supply a 60V battery, the expensive part of the system. Against the Craftsman V20 RP it moves 190 more CFM, but the RP includes a battery and charger in its price. For anyone who already owns DEWALT 60V packs, the DCBL772B is the stronger pick on pure airflow.

Buy it if you own 60V batteries and fight thick, wet leaves. The caveat is cost, which climbs quickly once you add a pack and charger.

Airflow

600 CFM

Voltage

60V

Style

Axial handheld

Kit

Bare tool

Our verdict: 380 CFM with a dual-speed trigger and an integrated scraper. Light and compact.

The V20 axial kit lists 380 CFM, a two-stage trigger, an integrated scraper and a lightweight, compact body, in the $50 to $100 tier. The two-stage trigger lets you ease off near flower beds and open up across open ground, and the scraper loosens stuck debris from a driveway or deck.

It ranks third because it moves 30 CFM less than the V20 RP, but it costs less, a full tier lower. That makes it the best value for a yard of moderate size. The listing gives fewer details on the motor type, so you cannot confirm brushless, unlike the RP, which names it.

A good fit for small to mid-size yards. The caveat is the missing motor information, and for a bigger lawn, the RP is the better tool.

Airflow

380 CFM

Speeds

Dual-speed trigger

Extra

Integrated scraper

Style

Axial, lightweight

Our verdict: A 3-speed selector with a lock-on trigger and three attachments included.

This V20 has a three-speed selector, a lock-on trigger, three included attachments and a compact design for one-handed use, in the $50 to $100 tier. A lock-on trigger holds the throttle so your finger does not tire on a long clean-up, and attachments extend the use to corners and gutters.

It ranks fourth because the listing shows no CFM figure, so you cannot compare it with the others. It costs less than the RP and gives more attachments than any other Craftsman here. Three speeds give finer control than the axial kit's two stages. Battery details are thin, so confirm what is in the box.

A good all-rounder for small jobs. The caveat is the missing airflow number: ask for the CFM before buying.

Speeds

3-speed selector

Trigger

Lock-on

Attachments

Three included

Airflow

Not listed

Our verdict: A 200 CFM starter kit with a battery and charger and a nozzle scraper.

The 20V MAX lists 200 CFM, includes a battery and charger, and has an integrated nozzle scraper for stubborn debris, in the $100 to $200 tier. It is designed to maneuver in tight spaces, which suits patios and garage floors. Being a complete kit, it works out of the box.

It ranks fifth because 200 CFM is about half of the RP's 410. It does come as a ready kit, which the cheaper V20 listing is not guaranteed to be. It also sits in the same $100 to $200 tier as the RP, which makes the weaker airflow harder to justify unless you want its size. The scraper is a useful extra.

A fit for patios and small yards. The caveat is the airflow: it struggles with wet leaves and large drifts.

Airflow

200 CFM

Kit

Battery and charger

Extra

Nozzle scraper

Use

Tight spaces

Our verdict: The least expensive pick here, with 200 CFM, a scraper and a wall-storage hook.

This V20 lists 200 CFM, an integrated scraper and an integrated hook for VERSATRACK wall storage, at the lowest price in the roundup, in the $50 to $100 tier. The wall hook keeps it off the floor and out of the way in a garage, which many blowers lack.

It ranks sixth because it has the same 200 CFM as the 20V MAX kit but may not include a battery. It is the cheapest way into the Craftsman line, but the cost of a battery and charger can erase the saving. If you own V20 batteries, the equation changes completely.

Buy it if you already own V20 batteries. The caveat is the box contents, so check the listing before ordering.

Airflow

200 CFM

Extra

Integrated scraper

Storage

VERSATRACK hook

Price tier

Lowest here

Our verdict: A DEWALT 20V MAX with a trigger lock-on and three nozzles. Only 100 CFM.

The DEWALT 20V MAX blower lists 100 CFM, a trigger lock-on that reduces hand fatigue and three included nozzle attachments, in the $100 to $200 tier. Its use is small: sweeping sawdust, clippings and dust from hard surfaces rather than moving leaves.

It ranks seventh because 100 CFM is the lowest in the group, half of the weakest Craftsman. It does fit the broad DEWALT 20V battery line, which many tool owners already have, and the nozzles let it reach tight places. For the same tier, the Craftsman 20V MAX kit gives twice the airflow.

Buy it for sweeping a deck or workshop. The caveat is plain: it will not move a yard of leaves.

Airflow

100 CFM

Voltage

20V MAX

Trigger

Lock-on

Nozzles

Three included

Our verdict: A 470 CFM gas handheld with an ergonomic design. The only gas pick here.

The Husqvarna 125B is a gas handheld that lists 470 CFM, an ergonomic design for extended use and a high-powered gas engine, in the $200 to $500 tier. Gas runs as long as you have fuel, so there is no battery limit for large jobs.

It ranks last in a Craftsman guide because it is a different kind of tool: gas, noisy and heavier than a V20. Against the V20 RP it moves 60 more CFM, but at a higher price and with fuel and upkeep. It is the only gas option here, so it serves as a reference point for what battery tools give up.

Buy it if you prefer gas for a mid-size lawn. The caveat is upkeep and noise: everyone else should stay with battery.

Airflow

470 CFM

Power

Gas

Style

Handheld

Design

Ergonomic