Milwaukee

Milwaukee 3009-20

Ranked #12 in Leaf Blowers

158 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

700 CFM, 190 MPH, and a 20-V battery that offers good power for a handheld.

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 mixed source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

4 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Frequent motor issues cause it to fail within a year; lack of durability and high repair costs.
Flagged 29 July 2026

Frequent motor issues cause it to fail within a year; lack of durability and high repair costs.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Heavy, low-performance unit at a high price.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Slashgear cites it as “avoid” for being heavy and underpowered; no other sources support its use.
Flagged 28 July 2026
RTINGS lists this model as one of the “worst performers” due to its low CFM (350) and high weight, while Consumer Reports calls it “not worth the price.”
Flagged 28 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ 700 CFM and 190 MPH
✓ 20-V battery platform
✓ Consumer Reports includes it in its top cordless list
✓ Respected option
✓ Good value

✗ Frequent motor failures
✗ heavier than comparable models
✗ modest CFM
✗ high price
✗ Heavy

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 2 articles and 1 video review

1 mixed source

Joe Aspatore Joe Aspatore · 617 subscribers · Jan 2026

Everybody, I'm going to give you my quick review here of the Milwaukee 3009 3009-20 backpack battery-powered leaf blower. This one came out pretty close to the top on a leaf blower shootout YouTube video I watched and it answered to my price criteria without the batteries. And this thing's pretty okay. I got this because I think that the uh city here is outlawing the gas-powered blowers.

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