This is an excellent piece of equipment. It lives up to its name and more. This was house warming present from a friend, however my yard is too small to use it. I am moving to a house that has an even smaller yard now so I know that it will never get used. It may have 5 uses in total over the two years I have had it. Everything runs smooth and is much quieter than a gas powered blower. Please feel free to give me a call to schedule the pick up and you are more than welcome to try it out for yourself..