The Homelite UT26HBV is a 3-in-1 blower/vacuum/mulcher delivering 400 CFM at 150 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 26cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Handheld |
| CFM | Up to 400 |
| MPH | Up to 150 |
| Blowing Force | N/A |
| Make | N/A |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 26cc |
| Strokes | 2 |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Cruise control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 14.3 fl. oz. |
| Vacuum | Yes |
| Mulcher | Yes, plastic impeller |
| Mulching ratio | 12:1 |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 75 dB |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| CARB-compliant | Yes |
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Description
Overview of the Homelite UT26HBV
The Homelite UT26HBV
- Power: The Homelite UT26HBV is a gas-powered leaf blower. It sports a max air speed of 150 MPH and a max air volume rating of 400 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
- Handling: It’s handheld, so naturally it’s easier to handle and carry than larger leaf blowers, such as backpack models or walk-behinds. When compared to other gas-powered handheld blowers, the Homelite UT26HBV stands out due to its lower weight: just 9.5 lbs.
- Engine: This blower's engine has a displacement specification of 26cc. Please be aware that 2-cycle engines like this one require a mixture of gas and oil in order to run. For the Homelite UT26HBV, this ratio is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: To provide more control over their job to the user, the unit has a variable speed control setting. No matter the size of the job, the user can adjust the airflow of the Homelite UT26HBV to match it. On top of that, maintaining the selected speed is effortless, as it also features cruise control.
- Vacuum: As a blower vac, the UT26HBV handily vacuums unwanted material into a storage bag for easy disposal (bag included).
- Mulching: With a mulching ratio of 12:1, this mulcher can shrink 12 bags of leaves down to one bag of mulch, helping you get rid of unwanted leaves and debris. The unit uses a plastic impeller.
- Noise: As far as gas-powered handheld blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 75 dB.
- Fuel Tank: It has an average fuel capacity for a handheld blower, with a tank that holds around 14.3 fl. oz of fuel.
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The Homelite UT26HBV's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Homelite UT26HBV compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Air expelled from the nozzle of this blower can reach 150 MPH. When compared to others of this type, the UT26HBV has a lower air speed than most gas-powered handheld blowers. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Craftsman BV2500, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 250 MPH.
- Its max air volume rating (400 cubic feet per minute) means it is really not the biggest air producer of gas-powered handheld blowers. For the highest air volume, you may want to have a look at the Craftsman B225, which boasts with 650 CFM.
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other blower vacs, the Homelite UT26HBV is on the cheap side of the price range.
It can therefore be a really good buy if you're looking to acquire a budget blower.
Good to know: It's the cheapest gas-powered blower vac.The bottom line
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight (9.5 lbs)
- Cruise control
- Leaf collection bag included
- Decent tank (14.3 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (75 dB)
- Plastic impeller
- Low CFM (400 CFM)
- Low MPH (150 MPH)
About Homelite
The Homelite Corporation, shortly known as Homelite, is an American power equipment manufacturer, most well known for its iconic, red chainsaws. Homelite Corp. was founded back in 1921 as the Home Electric Lighting Company, and produced almost exclusively portable generators, which aided both civilians and the troops. Postwar, the company expanded with the invention of the first modern chainsaw, of which they were and quite possibly still are the largest manufacturers. However, Homelite manufactures other power tools as well, including leaf blowers. The company is nowadays a subsidiary of Techtronic, under which it has shifted its portfolio to include almost exclusively lawn equipment. Homelite products are reported to be manufactured mainly in China.
Warranty Information
The Homelite UT26HBV 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 Homelite blowers, please consult Homelite's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-242-4672.
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Picked up a 2017 UT26HBV from a garage sale for $10.00. The guy said it didn’t run. I have fixed things for a long time. The trick to get this model to run properly is all in the carb. design. Got a new carb. from Ebay for $14.00. It ran no better and wouldn’t start. Hang on will explain. New carb. advantages are, a one way valve in the inside of the gas bulb, (only allows fuel to the carb. dose not allow fuel to inject directly into the engine, a flaw within the old carb. causing flooding). Cams on the back side of the throttle and choke shafts work great! When the chock is in the full position the cams open the throttle slightly. Works great for cold starts by idling up the RPM’s. After starting and idling for a few seconds just pull the throttle trigger and the choke opens all of the way automatically. The #1 fix is to swap the choke butterfly flapper valves!! The new carb.’s plate has too big of an air slot thereby not restricting enough air. The old carb’s plate is perfect with a small hole allowing a richer air/fuel mixture. The plates do not exchange without some drilling for the new plate is held on with a center screw and the old carb. plate has three tabs to lock the plate to the choke shaft. Drill the old plate and with the screw from the new carb. apply the old plate to the new carb. 3rd. pull on full choke starts every time! Now an awesome machine!
this blower is a POS. Only two years old. It never starts I wasted so much time and energy trying to start it I finally threw it out and I’m shopping for a new one but I definetly WON’T but another Homelite.
Bought 2. They both quit running at the same time. One is 1 year old. The 2nd is 45 days old. I’ve had Homelite for 30 years but DO NOT buy any leaf blower From them. You will spend more $ in repairs than buying a better Product. I will definitely spend more and buy a reliable product. These are JUNK!