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Fall cleanup can get out of hand fast. What starts as a few leaves across the lawn can turn into hours of raking, blowing, bagging, and hauling yard waste. The EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher with 500 CFM Blower (EGO-LV5000) is designed to cut down on that work by combining three of the most useful leaf-cleanup functions into one cordless tool.

This 3 in 1 leaf vacuum, mulcher, and blower can collect leaves, grind them down at a 16 to 1 mulching ratio, and then convert into a blower delivering up to 500 CFM and 210 MPH. Add in the included 6.0Ah ARC Lithium battery, a 40-liter collection bag, and up to 90 minutes of runtime on low, and EGO has built a pretty complete solution for seasonal yard cleanup.

Three Yard Cleanup Tools in One

The biggest advantage of the EGO EGO-LV5000 is that you don’t have to keep switching between completely different tools as you work.

Use it as a blower to move leaves out of landscaping, around fences, along driveways, or into a manageable pile. Then swap over to the vacuum setup to collect and mulch everything you’ve gathered.

Changing between the vacuum and blower tubes is tool-free, so you aren’t stopping to hunt down hardware or another tool just to switch functions.

For homeowners already using the EGO 56V platform, it also keeps everything on the same cordless battery system.

Turn 16 Bags of Leaves Into One

Anybody who has spent a fall afternoon stuffing leaves into yard waste bags knows that collecting the leaves is only part of the problem. You still have to deal with the volume afterward.

That’s where the mulching system becomes especially useful.

Inside the EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher, a six-blade metal impeller breaks down leaves and debris as they’re collected. EGO rates the system for a 16-to-1 mulching ratio, meaning the equivalent of 16 bags of unmulched leaves can potentially be reduced down to about one bag of mulched material.

That can mean fewer bags, fewer trips to the curb, and a lot less space taken up by yard waste.

The mulched material can also be more manageable if you’re adding leaves to a compost pile or using them elsewhere around the yard.

A Vacuum Tube Designed to Keep Leaves Moving

Leaf vacuums can become frustrating when you’re constantly stopping to clear the intake. EGO addresses that with a wide-opening vacuum tube with a metal tip.

The wider opening is designed to improve airflow and help reduce clogging as leaves and debris move through the tube. The metal-tipped design also adds durability to the area that’s likely to spend the most time near the ground.

Everything feeds into the included 40-liter heavy-duty collection bag. The bag installs and removes without tools, and its large dual-zipper opening makes emptying the contents easier once you’ve filled it up.

Switch Over to a 500 CFM Blower

Once the leaves are collected, the EGO-LV5000 isn’t finished.

Install the blower tube and tapered nozzle, and the tool converts into a cordless leaf blower capable of producing up to 500 CFM of airflow and 210 MPH air speed.

That gives you the versatility to handle both stages of cleanup with the same power unit. You can blow leaves together first, vacuum and mulch the pile, and then switch back to the blower to clear off the driveway, patio, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces.

A variable-speed rotary dial lets you dial in and lock the power level depending on the job instead of running at full power all the time.

Up to 90 Minutes of Runtime

The EGO Power Equipment POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher (EGO-LV5005) comes with a 6.0Ah 56V ARC Lithium battery and 320-watt charger.

With the included battery, EGO rates the leaf vacuum and blower for up to:

90 minutes of runtime on low and 15 minutes of runtime on high.

Actual runtime will naturally depend on how you’re using the tool, the amount and type of debris being collected, and the power setting.

The EGO-LV5005 is also compatible with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries, so anyone already invested in EGO’s cordless outdoor power equipment lineup can use their existing compatible batteries as well.

Built for Longer Cleanup Jobs

Vacuuming leaves can get tiring, especially when you’re moving around a larger property, so EGO added a few features to make extended use more comfortable.

The tool features a soft-grip auxiliary handle for added control and a more comfortable grip, while the included shoulder strap gives you another way to support the tool as you work.

The variable-speed dial can also help here. Once you’ve found the power level you need, you can lock it in instead of constantly managing the speed manually.

And because yard work doesn’t always happen under perfect conditions, the LV5005 features IPX5-rated weather-resistant construction for added durability when working outdoors.

Is the EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher Worth It?

If fall cleanup normally means bouncing between a leaf blower, rake, bags, and separate vacuum or mulching equipment, the EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher (EGO-LV5000) makes a strong case for simplifying the process.

The ability to blow, vacuum, and mulch with one cordless tool is already convenient, but the 16-to-1 mulching ratio is what could make the biggest difference during heavy leaf season. Instead of filling bag after bag with loose leaves, you’re reducing that material as you collect it.

Combine that with 500 CFM of blower power, speeds up to 210 MPH, a metal six-blade impeller, up to 90 minutes of runtime, and full compatibility with EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium battery system, and this is more than just a leaf vacuum. It’s a complete cordless cleanup system built to take you from the first pile of leaves to the final driveway cleanup.

For homeowners looking to spend less time fighting leaves and more time getting the yard finished, the EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher with 500 CFM Blower (EGO-LV5005) gives you vacuuming, mulching, and blowing power all in one package.

The EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher with 500 CFM Blower (EGO-LV5000) gives you a smarter way to handle fall cleanup without juggling multiple tools. Whether you are clearing a driveway, vacuuming up piles of leaves, or cutting down the number of yard waste bags you need, the EGO-LV5000 brings plenty of versatility to one cordless platform. Don’t hesitate to reach out at cs@ohiopowertool.com or 614-481-2111 with any questions, comments, or concerns, and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media channels to stay in the know on all the latest announcements, deals, news, and more!