The Craftsman BV2500 is a 3-in-1 blower/vacuum/mulcher delivering 450 CFM at 250 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 27cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
Type | Gas-Powered |
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Handling | Handheld |
CFM | Up to 450 |
MPH | Up to 250 |
Blowing Force | N/A |
Make | N/A |
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Engine displacement | 27cc |
Strokes | 2 |
Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
Speed settings | Variable |
Cruise control | Yes |
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Fuel tank | 14 fl. oz. |
Vacuum | Yes |
Mulcher | Yes, plastic impeller |
Mulching ratio | 16:1 |
Weight | 10.2 lbs |
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Noise rating | 74 dB |
Warranty | 2 years |
CARB-compliant | Yes |
Other model numbers | CMXGAAMRBV27 |
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Description
Overview of the Craftsman BV2500
- Power: The Craftsman BV2500 is a gas-powered leaf blower. It sports a max air speed of 250 MPH and a max air volume rating of 450 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
- Handling: With its handheld design, this leaf blower was created with portability in mind. Most users will have no problem using it almost anywhere. All told, it weighs 10.2 lbs — the Craftsman BV2500 is neither the lightest nor the heaviest gas-powered handheld blower on the market.
- Engine: This blower's engine has a displacement specification of 27 cc. As you may or may not know, 2-stroke engines require a mixture of gasoline and oil in order to keep all the moving parts lubricated while fuelling the engine’s internal combustion. The fuel/oil ratio recommended by Craftsman for the BV2500 is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: With its variable speed settings, the Craftsman BV2500 allows you to precisely control its air output. In addition, the blower is also equipped with cruise control, with which the user can easily maintain the selected settings.
- Vacuum: This unit isn’t just a blower—it has the added feature of being able to collect leaves and soft debris into a handy storage bag (14 gallon bag included).
- Mulching: This mulcher’s 16:1 mulching ratio means it can reduce 16 bags of leaves and debris down to one bag of mulch. The unit uses a plastic impeller.
- Noise: Its noise rating of 74 dB can be considered the standard for similar gas-powered handheld blowers.
- Fuel Tank: It has an average fuel capacity for a handheld blower, with a tank that holds around 14 fl. oz of fuel.
The Craftsman BV2500's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Craftsman BV2500 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Upon exiting the nozzle, the air can reach speeds of up to 250 MPH, which is incredibly impressive for a gas-powered handheld blower.
- The BV2500 is average in terms of air volume. It's rated at 450 CFM, which is common for gas-powered handheld blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Craftsman B225, with 650 CFM, could be in your good books.
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other blower vacs, the Craftsman BV2500 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
Good to know: It's the cheapest gas-powered blower vac.The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Cruise control
- Leaf collection bag included
- High MPH (250 MPH)
- Decent weight (10.2 lbs)
- Decent tank (14 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (74 dB)
- Decent CFM (450 CFM)
- Plastic impeller
About Craftsman
Craftsman is a label which traces its roots to 1927, when it was first registered by the Sears department store. The brand has been only recently acquired by Stanley Black & Decker. Their products seem to be assembled in the US, from materials that are sourced abroad. Their selection features a wide range of lawn keeping equipment, including several leaf blowers. Little by little, Craftsman are diversifying their leaf blower offers. Craftsman blowers used to be exclusively handheld and electrically powered, but we now see backpack and gas-powered models. Both their price and specs range from the lower to middle tier.
Warranty Information
The Craftsman BV2500 is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Craftsman blowers, please consult Craftsman's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-888-331-4569.
Questions & Answers
Does this product have a metal or plastic impeller? (Asked April 2, 2022)
The impeller is plastic.
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