Toro 51624 PowerJet F700 corded leaf blower review

A corded blower for higher published airflow

The Toro PowerJet F700 51624 is a blower-only handheld tool powered from a household outlet. Toro’s exact U.S. page lists a 725-CFM maximum in blower mode and up to 140 mph, plus a variable-speed dial and cord lock. It is a different operating choice from Toro’s 340-CFM Ultra and UltraPlus blower-vacs: the F700 is designed to move debris, not convert into a leaf vacuum or mulcher. That distinction can matter more than comparing the air-speed headlines. CFM and mph measure different things, and neither exact-page maximum is an independent clearing-time result for your yard.

Toro calls the F700 a corded blower with high air volume and says its 140-mph maximum can help lift wet leaves. That is manufacturer positioning, not a guarantee that damp, compacted material will move easily or that the user should work in wet conditions. The applicable manual still warns not to use the appliance on wet surfaces or expose it to rain. If a particular area regularly stays damp, distinguish wet debris on a dry surface from operating the electrical tool in wet conditions; follow the manual rather than treating a wet-leaf claim as permission to use it in rain.

Variable speed and the cord-lock arrangement

The 51624 uses a variable dial, so the operator can use a lower setting near landscaping and raise it for a more open pass. Toro’s exact product page also includes a cord lock to keep the extension cord connected during use. That helps with a common corded-tool nuisance but does not increase the machine’s reach. Before choosing the F700, check where the outdoor outlet sits and whether the route can avoid beds, steps, furniture and the path where debris is being moved. Toro’s manual calls for a polarized outdoor extension cord and says to unplug by gripping the plug rather than pulling the cord.

In its manual Form 3440-577 Rev C, Toro covers the 51624 from serial 321000001 and up. The manual identifies the variable-speed knob and cord-lock feature, and describes outdoor residential operation. It does not publish a numerical sound result, a complete operating weight, a blowing-force figure or a task-specific battery/runtime value. There is no battery because this is a mains-powered machine. If you require cordless reach or a documented sound limit at 50 feet, the F700 does not meet that need from the evidence reviewed here.

Read the weight and marketing language cautiously

The exact specification table lists 6.75 lb. Some Toro marketing artwork says 6.66 lb; neither presentation explains whether the figure includes all attached hardware or the extension cord. For that reason, the fact record keeps ready-to-use and bare-tool weight unknown even while preserving the exact page’s 6.75-lb listed value. A 50-foot sound specification is also absent. Toro’s “low noise” language is not a substitute for a measured level at a known distance, and the operator manual still calls for hearing protection.

The product page promotes up to .728 air horsepower and describes the tool as having a high CFM among corded blowers. Those claims have their own scope. In particular, Toro’s comparison statement says its “highest CFM” comparison used competitor-published maximums as of March 29, 2018. It is a historical marketing comparison, not a current market-wide test. The 725-CFM value should be treated as Toro’s listed maximum, not as proof that the F700 outperforms every current competitor on every surface.

Choose it over a blower-vac only when that is the job

The 51624 is a good functional comparison for someone who primarily wants to move piles and clear debris from larger open surfaces while staying with corded power. If leaf collection and shredding are essential, it is the wrong configuration: Toro’s 51619 and 51621 add vacuum tubes and collection bags. The UltraPlus 51621 also includes an oscillating nozzle and Shredz-All ring, while the 51619 has a variable-speed knob and metal impeller; their exact pages publish 340 CFM blowing and 405 CFM vacuum airflow, separately. If smaller, lighter household jobs matter more than high airflow, compare the 155-CFM Power Sweep 51585; its exact table lists 4.7 lb and two speeds, not a variable dial.

For the F700, choose the 51624 when its corded setup, blower-only function and documented CFM maximum match your routine. Do not buy it because a wet-leaf claim promises effortless results or because a retailer comparison mixes CFM and mph. Confirm the exact 51624 model, outdoor cord requirements and product availability with the seller. Toro’s current page includes a dealer/retailer path and state shipping exclusions, so a live page should not be read as proof that every seller can ship it to every location.

Sources: Toro’s 51624 product page, serial-range parts record and Form 3440-577 Rev C operator manual. The F700’s historical “highest CFM” comparison on Toro’s page cites competitor-published data from March 29, 2018.