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Greenworks 40V 340 CFM Leaf Blower/Vacuum Review: Specs, Runtime, Pros & Cons

⚡ Overview: A Budget 3-in-1 That Blows, Vacuums and Mulches

The Greenworks 40V 340 CFM leaf blower/vacuum is a handheld 3-in-1. It blows leaves into a pile, vacuums them into a shoulder-carried bag, and shreds them on the way in at a 10:1 mulch ratio. In the US the kit is model 24322, which comes with a 4.0Ah battery and a charger. Greenworks rates it at up to 340 CFM and up to 185 MPH, and lists the weight at 9.92 lb.

A quick note on names, because listings are messy. The same blower is sold as the 24322 kit and the 24312 blower-only version (the US operator’s manual covers both), and in Canada as the 24222 kit and the 2415102CA tool-only version. Older retailer pages call it the G-MAX DigiPro blower. This review follows the US specs and flags where the Canadian manual or retailers disagree.

The trade-off is simple. You get an affordable battery blower that also picks up and shreds leaves, but you give up runtime and some punch. Greenworks lists up to 15 minutes on high with the 4.0Ah battery, Pro Tool Reviews saw about the same, and the manual says mulching needs turbo. I found no independent blowing-force measurement, and I haven’t tested it myself. This review is built from Greenworks’ manual and product pages, Pro Tool Reviews, LawnStarter’s ranking and owner feedback.

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Yes, if you have a small to mid-size yard and want one tool that blows, vacuums and mulches without a cord. Greenworks rates it at 340 CFM and 185 MPH, it weighs 9.92 lb, and owners like how easy it is to switch between modes. The catch is runtime: up to about 15 minutes on high, and mulching runs on turbo. Pro Tool Reviews also found the vacuum works best on small, light, dry debris. Choose a dedicated blower like the DEWALT DCBL722B or the EGO LB5302 if you mostly blow, or a bigger machine if your yard is large.

• Best for: homeowners with a small to mid-size yard who want blow, vacuum and mulch in one cordless tool, especially if they already own Greenworks 40V batteries
• Standout strength: a complete kit with a bag, a 10:1 mulcher, a dial with a turbo switch, and a brushless motor, at a price that’s often well below pro-grade blowers
• Biggest weakness: short runtime on high (up to about 15 minutes), a vacuum that works best on light, dry debris, and no published blowing force
• Skip it if: you have a large property, heavy leaf loads, mostly wet leaves, or you want the strongest blower for the money

Score basis: raised by the all-in-one kit, the easy mode changes, owner reports of years of use, and a battery platform that powers many tools; lowered by the short high-speed runtime, a vacuum that is modest in practice, weight for a handheld, no independent force test, and listings that disagree on weight, noise and warranty. It’s an editorial judgment, not a lab score, and it isn’t based on hands-on testing.

Availability note. Greenworks’ own US page lists the 24322 kit at a sale price of $149.99 against a $249.99 regular price, but it showed the kit as sold out when I checked on November 2, 2026. One dealer lists the 24322 as discontinued, and Greenworks Canada shows the equivalent 24222 kit as backordered, so I can’t tell whether this is a temporary stock gap or a model change. Another retailer listing showed the same kit at $347.35, so prices vary a lot between sellers. I couldn’t open Amazon, so check whether your listing is the 24322 kit or a tool-only version, who the seller is, and that the battery, charger and bag are included.

In the 24322 kit

Blower/vac and blower tube

With a concentrator nozzle

Mulcher tubes and bag

1.2-bushel bag with shoulder strap

4.0Ah battery and charger

Plus the owner’s manual

Not in the tool-only version

40V battery

Kit includes a 4.0Ah pack

Charger

Kit includes a 2-hour charger

Spare battery (optional)

Any Greenworks 40V G-MAX pack

📊 Full Specifications

Core specs

Figures that vary by source or region

These are the numbers where sources disagree or leave something out. I show each one instead of picking a winner.

💨 Power and Airflow: What 340 CFM and 185 MPH Really Mean

CFM and MPH sell blowers, but blowing force in newtons says more about how one handles a heavy pile, and nobody has published a force figure for this blower. Greenworks rates it at 340 CFM and 185 MPH. The manual shows how the speed is spread: the dial runs from about 70 to 130 MPH on low, and the low/high switch moves the range to 75 to 185 MPH. So 185 MPH is the top of the high range, not what you get at every setting.

What the hands-on sources say

Pro Tool Reviews found the blower cut a clean swath about two feet in front of the tube, which made it easy to steer leaves into a pile, and it pushed wet grass clumps and soggy debris off a driveway, though some stubborn spots needed the nozzle close. Its verdict was that it won’t replace a big gas backpack, but it gets a good part of the way there for home use. Owners are split. Several say it replaced a gas blower and works well, while one who owned a STIHL says it carries the same 185 MPH rating but isn’t as powerful. That’s a good reminder that an MPH number alone doesn’t tell you the push.

The concentrator nozzle

The kit includes a high-velocity concentrator nozzle that clips onto the blower tube. The manual says it’s good for wet, sticky leaves because it lets you scrape them while you blow, and it also helps in tight spots like flower beds and under decks. Take it off for a wider, softer stream.

How it compares on paper

At 340 CFM this is the lowest-airflow blower in our comparison table, below DEWALT’s DCBL722B at 450 CFM and the EGO LB5302 at 530 CFM. Greenworks’ own 40V blower/vac with the bag-style kit goes up to 505 CFM. In other words, this model is the entry point for the 3-in-1 idea, not the top of the range. If you’re comparing options, the current Amazon listing shows what’s bundled.

🔑 Setup and Controls: Blower, Vacuum and Mulching Modes

This is a summary of the steps in Greenworks’ owner’s manual (I read the Canadian 24222 edition, which matches the US kit). Read the full manual before first use. The manual says the product needs assembly and that the tubes are not pre-assembled.

Blower mode

1. Slide the blower tube forward until the notches on the housing click into the slots on the tube.
2. Push the concentrator nozzle into the end of the tube to lock it, or leave it off for a wider stream.
3. Charge the battery, slide it into the handle until it clicks, and make sure the switch is off first.
4. Press the on/off button. You’ll hear beeping, and the blower starts on low speed.
5. Roll the variable-speed dial forward to raise the speed, then press the low/high switch if you need the high range.
6. Sweep side to side with the nozzle a few inches off the ground, advancing slowly with the pile in front of you. The manual says dry blowing is usually better on low, and high suits gravel and heavy debris.

Vacuum and mulching mode

1. Slide the front and rear mulcher tubes together until the lock button engages.
2. Pull the lock button forward to release the intake gate, hold the gate open, hook the tube into the rear clip and then the front clip, and press the lock button back.
3. Insert the bag adapter into the blower outlet and lock it, then zip the bag fully closed. The gate must be completely closed and locked, or the unit won’t start.
4. Put the shoulder strap on and adjust its length while standing in your working position.
5. For mulching, use turbo-mulch: set the dial to 5 and press the low/high switch to high. Tilt the tubes about 2 to 4 inches and sweep to collect light debris. Small leaves and twigs are shredded as they pass through the fan housing.
6. Empty the bag often for better performance and a longer bag life.

One consequence to plan around: because mulching needs turbo, vacuum mode runs at the speed that drains the battery fastest. Expect something close to the 15-minute high-speed figure, not the longer low-speed runtime. Use the hand-held tubes in short, targeted passes and swap or recharge the battery between jobs.

🔋 Battery, Runtime, and What You’re Buying Into

The kit’s 40V 4.0Ah battery stores about 146 Wh, according to the manual. Greenworks says it powers more than 75 of its 40V tools, and a Greenworks support reply on Home Depot says the blower works with all 40V G-MAX batteries. Pair it with a larger pack and the runtime goes up. Here is what the sources say about runtime with the kit battery:

Runtime depends on the speed setting, temperature, battery age and whether you’re mulching. Plan on about 15 minutes at full speed.

Charging and battery care, from the manual

If you already own a Greenworks 40V battery, the tool-only version can be a cheap way in. If you’re starting from zero, compare the kit with a spare battery against a blower like the EGO LB5302, which includes its own pack. To see what you’d pay today, check the Amazon listing.

🛠️ Maintenance, Storage, and Troubleshooting

Greenworks’ manual keeps upkeep simple. The tables below are my plain-language summary, so check the manual for exact wording.

Troubleshooting

⚖️ Weight, Noise, Safety, and Use by Job

Weight and handling

Greenworks lists 9.92 lb, which looks like the weight with the battery installed, though no source says so directly. That’s heavier than a light handheld blower, and a bag hanging from a shoulder strap adds to the load in vacuum mode. One owner called it heavy, and ShopSavvy’s summary of reviews flags weight for long sessions. Pro Tool Reviews found the balance and control excellent and liked that you don’t have to hold a trigger, since the speed is set with a thumb dial. The manual says to hold the unit with both hands.

Noise

Greenworks’ US manual lists no noise figure. One Walmart listing says 70 dB and LawnStarter says 80 dB, and a sibling model sold in New Zealand lists sound power below 104 dB(A). Those are different kinds of numbers, so don’t compare them directly. Owners generally call it quieter than gas blowers. The manual still requires hearing protection, and suggests running at the lowest speed that does the job and limiting how many machines run at once. Check your local noise rules.

Safety rules in the manual

• Keep bystanders, children and pets at least 50 feet away, and never point the nozzle at people or pets
• Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses with side shields, ear protection, heavy long pants, boots and gloves, plus a dust mask in dusty work
• Tie long hair above shoulder level and keep loose clothing away from the air intake
• Never run the unit without the blower tube, or the mulcher tubes and bag, in place
• Check the area first and remove rocks, glass, nails, wire and string
• Don’t use it in explosive atmospheres, in rain or on wet surfaces, and use extra care on stairs
• Don’t let children under 14 use it, and supervise teens who do
• Remove the battery before servicing, cleaning or clearing a clog

What the numbers suggest, by job

These are reasoned from the specs, the manual and owner feedback, not from my own testing.

• Small to mid-size yards, patios and driveways: a good fit. Retailer tables suggest up to about a third of an acre.
• Dry leaves into a pile: use low or the lower part of the dial, and save high for stubborn spots.
• Wet leaves and soggy debris: Pro Tool Reviews moved wet clumps off a driveway, and the manual suggests the concentrator nozzle for sticky leaves. Expect to work close and use high, which shortens runtime.
• Vacuuming and mulching: best for small, light, dry debris. Pro Tool Reviews said vacuum mode is almost not worth the extra parts for anything heavier.
• Flower beds and gravel edges: use the lower end of the dial and the concentrator nozzle for precision. A lower speed also avoids scattering stone.
• Large lots and heavy leaf drops: not a match. Look at a higher-airflow blower or a bigger Greenworks model.

⚔️ How the Greenworks 340 CFM Blower/Vac Compares

Inside Greenworks’ lineup

These figures come from Greenworks pages and retailer listings, so I haven’t verified other specs.

Against other brands

LawnStarter’s roundup supplies the RYOBI and Makita numbers, and these are all manufacturer ratings, so treat the table as a rough guide. I found no independent force figure for the Greenworks.

Airflow ratings (CFM), manufacturer claims

If you want one cordless tool that also picks up and shreds leaves on a small yard, the Greenworks is a sensible pick and often the cheapest. If you mainly blow, a dedicated blower like the DCBL722B or the EGO LB5302 gives more airflow and, for the EGO, a measured force figure. If you want more of everything, see our EGO LB7654 review or the Milwaukee M18 FUEL blower page.

⭐ Owner Feedback, Pros and Cons

I read owner reviews on Home Depot (many collected on Greenworks’ own site), summaries on ShopSavvy and LawnStarter, and Pro Tool Reviews’ hands-on. One Walmart listing shows 4.4 out of 5 from 1,351 reviews, though I can’t verify how that listing counts reviews. It’s an informal sample, so treat what follows as patterns I saw, not a survey. Owners praise the light feel, easy mode changes, the quality of the plastic and fit, the usefulness of the vacuum for finishing a pile, and being able to turn the speed right down to gather leaves along a path. Several replaced gas blowers and say it does the job. One has used it for more than three years and says it still works perfectly. Criticisms include running time of about 20 minutes or less on high, the weight for older users, power that some rate below a gas STIHL, dust blowing back during mulching, difficulty finding a replacement bag, and one buyer in a hot climate whose motor stopped after about 15 minutes. LawnStarter ranks it as a runner-up among cordless leaf vacuums for homeowners with a medium amount of leaves.

The points below are my analysis of the specs and sources above:

🎯 Who Should Buy It

❓ Greenworks 40V 340 CFM Blower/Vac FAQ

Is the Greenworks 40V 340 CFM leaf blower/vacuum worth buying?

It’s worth it for a small to mid-size yard if you want blow, vacuum and mulch in one cordless tool. Greenworks rates it at 340 CFM and 185 MPH, and owners like the easy mode changes. Runtime on high is about 15 minutes, so it’s not for large properties.

What is the model number?

In the US, the kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger is the 24322, and the blower-only version is the 24312. In Canada the kit is the 24222 and the tool-only version is the 2415102CA. Always check the model on the label.

How powerful is it?

Greenworks rates it at up to 340 CFM and up to 185 MPH. It doesn’t publish blowing force, and I found no independent measurement. Pro Tool Reviews found it strong enough to move wet debris off a driveway but not a replacement for a large gas backpack.

How long does the battery last?

Greenworks lists up to 15 minutes on high with the 4.0Ah battery, and Pro Tool Reviews saw about the same. Some owners report 20 minutes or a little more, and LawnStarter lists 21. Low speeds last much longer.

How long does it take to charge?

About 120 minutes for the 4.0Ah battery, according to Greenworks and Pro Tool Reviews. The manual says to charge between 45°F and 104°F.

Does it come with a battery and charger?

The kit does, along with a collection bag and tubes. The tool-only version doesn’t, so read the listing to see which one you’re buying.

Which batteries work with it?

Greenworks says the blower works with its 40V G-MAX batteries, and that the pack included in the kit powers more than 75 Greenworks 40V tools. Confirm that your pack is a 40V G-MAX battery before you buy.

How well does the vacuum work?

Pro Tool Reviews found vacuum mode effective only on very small, light, dry material, and said it is almost not worth the extra parts. Owners use it to finish off a pile after blowing and raking, and one reports dust blowing back during mulching.

What does a 10:1 mulch ratio mean?

It means about ten bags of leaves are shredded down to roughly one bag. Greenworks lists 10:1 for this blower, and the mulching runs on turbo, which uses the battery fastest.

Can it handle wet leaves?

It can move them, with effort. Pro Tool Reviews pushed wet grass clumps and soggy debris off a driveway, and the manual recommends the concentrator nozzle for sticky leaves. You may need to work close and use high, which shortens the runtime.

How loud is it?

Greenworks’ US manual lists no figure. A Walmart listing says 70 dB and LawnStarter says 80 dB. Owners call it quieter than gas, but the manual requires hearing protection.

How much does it weigh?

Greenworks lists 9.92 lb, and Pro Tool Reviews lists 9.9 lb. The figure appears to include the battery, though sources don’t say so outright. A bag on a shoulder strap adds to the load in vacuum mode.

How do the controls work?

Press the on/off button to start on low speed, roll the dial forward to raise the speed, and press the low/high switch for the higher range. Turbo-mulch needs the dial on 5 and the switch on high.

Can I use it in the rain?

No. The manual says not to use it in the rain or on wet surfaces, and to store it indoors. Greenworks lists no weather rating.

What warranty does it have?

Greenworks’ US page lists a 3-year tool and battery warranty. The Canadian manual lists 4 years on the tool and 2 years on the battery and charger. The manual also says the blower is for household use only.

Is it good for a large yard?

Probably not. At 340 CFM with about 15 minutes on high, it suits small to mid-size yards. A higher-airflow blower like the EGO LB7654 is a better match for big yards.

🏆 Final Verdict: Is the Greenworks 40V 340 CFM Blower/Vac Worth It?

The Greenworks 40V 340 CFM blower/vacuum is a practical, affordable 3-in-1 for people with a small to mid-size yard. It blows, it picks up and shreds light leaves at 10:1, the controls are simple, and the kit comes with everything but a spare battery. What holds it back is the short high-speed runtime, a vacuum that works best on light, dry debris, and a lack of independent force data.

If your yard is modest and you want one tool to do three jobs, it’s a sensible buy. If you mostly blow, or you have a big property, look at a higher-airflow blower instead. Before you order, confirm the exact model, whether the battery, charger and bag are included, and who the seller is. If it fits how you work, you can check the latest price, what’s included, and what other buyers say on Amazon.

📸 Greenworks 40V 340 CFM Blower/Vac Photos and Charts

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✅ Before You Buy: Quick Checklist

A few details vary by seller and region, so it’s worth a minute on the listing to confirm:

• The exact model: the 24322 kit or a tool-only version such as the 24312
• What’s included: the 4.0Ah battery, charger, bag and tubes
• Battery compatibility: a 40V G-MAX pack if you’re using one you already own
• Stock and seller: Greenworks’ own page showed the kit sold out, and some dealers list it as discontinued
• Warranty: terms differ between the US page and the Canadian manual, so check yours
• Protective gear and local rules: eye and ear protection, and your town’s noise limits

See all six on the Amazon listing ➔

How this review was made: This is a research-based review. It draws on Greenworks’ product pages and owner’s manual (the Canadian 24222 edition, which matches the US kit), Pro Tool Reviews’ hands-on review, LawnStarter’s ranking, Home Depot owner reviews, ShopSavvy’s summary and retailer listings. I haven’t tested this blower myself. Where sources disagree, I show both numbers, and I update the page when specs, prices or availability change.

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