WORX WG524 TRIVAC with LeafPro collection hose review

A corded TRIVAC built around collection as well as blowing

The WORX WG524 is a 12-amp, 120-volt handheld blower, vacuum and mulcher. Its most distinctive package detail is the supplied LeafPro arrangement: a flexible hose and mesh hood that let you direct vacuumed, mulched leaves into a larger outdoor waste container instead of relying only on the small bag carried on the machine. WORX describes an 8-to-16-foot hose that fits most 32-to-96-gallon bins. That setup makes the WG524 a more specific choice than a basic blower or a TRIVAC that only collects into its attached bag. It remains tethered to an outdoor extension cord, and the modes are switched between rather than used at the same time.

What the exact model and manual establish

The current U.S. product page identifies model WG524, lists 12 amps, and describes a switch from blower to vacuum/mulcher. Its main title, detailed specification and the WG512M family manual give 620 CFM and 70 mph; a smaller page teaser still displays 600 CFM, so I use the manual and detailed product line for the model comparison while preserving that page inconsistency. The 620-CFM figure is not assigned to a particular mode or measurement point. It should not pass a hard “620 CFM in blower mode” requirement by itself. The manual cover names WG524 among the related WG512/WG514 family, and its technical table has a separate WG524 column; its values are not borrowed from the neighboring WG512 model.

The included collection system changes the job

WORX lists the TRIVAC, one collection bag, an 8-foot flexible hose, a TRIVAC adapter and mesh hood in the WG524 box; the product description says the flexible hose extends from 8 to 16 feet. The LeafPro hose is the useful distinction when your preferred routine is to vacuum leaves into a yard bin or waste container. The attached bag remains a second collection option. Check your bin’s opening and placement before relying on the hose: “fits most” 32-to-96-gallon containers is the manufacturer’s compatibility description, not a guarantee for every lid, rim or landscape layout.

The product page and manual both list a 1.4-bushel bag. Converted from the stated bushel measure, that is about 49 liters, enough for a 45-liter questionnaire floor but not a 50-liter one. The manual does not promise a specific number of passes or bags of uncompacted leaves. WORX states an 18:1 reduction ratio and a metal impeller; that remains a manufacturer claim whose result can vary with what is collected. The manual and page recommend keeping wet leaves out because they can clog the vacuum path.

Conversion and airflow control

WORX describes a patented motor assembly that turns between blower and vacuum use with a knob, and the manual shows the selector and bag assembly. The page describes two speed choices for gentler corner work and stronger cleanup. That is a pair of settings, not a published variable-speed dial or branded cruise-control feature. In blower mode, use the appropriate assembled tube and an extension cord rated for outdoor use. For collection, connect the bag or the LeafPro adapter and hose before starting. The maker’s figures help identify the model but are not independent tests, and a high airflow number cannot promise fast progress through wet, matted leaves or debris that should not enter the impeller.

Carry weight and electrical planning

The manual lists 9 pounds for machine weight in blowing mode and the exact page also lists 9 pounds, but neither figure describes the fully assembled vacuum setup with a bag or hose. A bag fills as you work, so its contents add mass; the supplied hose also changes the arrangement even though you can set the bin on the ground. Do not treat 9 pounds as a complete carry-weight cap for every mode. The 12-amp tool needs a suitable outdoor extension cord, and the manual supplies gauge guidance for different cord lengths, warns against loose connections and calls for GFCI protection. That cord route is central to the purchase decision, especially when the collection point is farther from an outlet.

Where it beats the simpler WG512—and where it does not

Compared with the closely related WG512, the WG524 offers a 620-CFM listing rather than 600 CFM, an 18:1 rather than 16:1 stated reduction, a 1.4-bushel bag rather than a conflicting 1.2/1.4-bushel pair, and the documented LeafPro hose/hood. Those details point toward longer collection sessions and direct-to-bin work; they do not make the WG524 cordless or prove that its listed airflow is blower-mode output. If you only need to clear a driveway and occasionally bag dry leaves, the WG512’s simpler package may be enough. The WG509 also offers a 3-in-1 path, but its 350-CFM listing is not mode-specific and its bag is smaller. A blower-only machine is less complicated if bagged collection is not part of your plan.

Choose it for the collection path, not a headline alone

The WG524 suits someone who has a usable outdoor cord route and wants both handheld blower mode and a practical route for vacuuming leaves into a bin. It can answer “corded,” “handheld,” “leaf collection,” and “included large-bin hose” when those are essential. A battery-and-charger requirement excludes it; a strict blower-mode airflow minimum or a complete vacuum carry-weight ceiling remains unconfirmed. The included hose is the key reason to choose it over the WG512, while the same cord, wet-leaf and source-basis limits still apply. Match the equipment to the way you actually collect leaves, then read the current manual and confirm the exact package before purchase.