Patriot CBV-2465B Gas Leaf Vacuum Blower

Is this the right model for you?

Our model CBV-2465B is a versatile 3-in-1 machine ideally suited for the property owner (up to 1 acre) whose primary intent is to remove leaves from their lawn and shred them to reduce their volume, yet it still has the ability and power to chip up those smaller branches (up to 2" dia.) generated during routine yard maintenance. As an added bonus, the unit converts to a powerful blower with the simple flip of a lever. The CBV-2465B is also popular for parking lot maintenance since it can pick up light weight debris such as cigarette butts and wrappers without the need to constantly bend over.

Why Buy A Patriot?

24" Wide Leaf Inlet

Patriot's lawn vacuum has a 24" wide front inlet which allows you to suck up a large volume of material in a single pass. The snout can be set down low, with about 1" of ground clearance, for use on smooth hard surfaces. It can also be raised up high, with about 6" of ground clearance, for rougher terrain or when the leaves are really deep. Five height adjustments allow you to find the setting that works best for you.

Tapered Chipping Cone

Patriot's CBV-2465B includes a convenient chipping cone that smoothly and gently chips and bags rigid materials such as branches and sunflower or corn stalks. This feature is always available when the unit is running and requires no changes in the setup of the machine to use. If you come across a fallen branch while vacuuming, simply park the unit, pick up the branch, feed it into the chipping cone, and be on your way.

The opening at the top of the tapered cone is about 5" square so you can easily deposit debris for processing without pruning them down to perfectly straight pieces with no offshoots. The opening at the base of the cone limits the diameter of materials to be chipped to 2".

Heavy Duty Rotor

Now that your yard waste has safely entered our CBV-2465B wood chipper leaf shredder it meets a formidable opponent, the rotor. Weighing in at just over 14 pounds and measuring roughly 12" in diameter, this is where things happen!

In this photo you see the top of the rotor and this unit's two chipping knives (painted blue here for ease of identification). Patriot's chipping knives are made of high quality tool steel, selected for its toughness, and are heat treated for wear resistance. Spinning past the end of the chipping cone the chipping knife is ready, willing, and able to turn your freshly pruned branches into coin-sized chips that make great mulch. These knives can reduce the volume of your freshly pruned branches by as much as 20:1. To sharpen the knives, simply remove the 2 bolts that attach the chipper cone to the housing and the 2 screws that attach each of the knives to the rotor. Sharpen using a simple wet stone or high quality file.

It merits taking a moment here to point out that any wood chipper that uses chipping knives is designed to process FRESHLY CUT BRANCHES. The chipping knives are able to slice through this fresh material which makes for smoother, faster, easier chipping. We realize that everyone gets the occasional dead branch that falls out of a tree that needs to be chipped and the unit can handle those occasionally branches. However, you will be sorely disappointed if you are intending to use the chipping cone to get rid of that mountain of nearly petrified wood that your spouse has been nagging you about for years.

In this photo you see the bottom of the rotor. The first thing you'll notice is the two flail blades (painted blue here for ease of identification). The flail blades are stamped from thin steel sheet and then hardened. They are designed to shred leaves as they pass through the machine. The flail blades provide a volume reduction of about 4:1 for leaves.

The second thing you'll notice in the photo are the eight steel fan blades of the rotor. These blades create the high air flow responsible for both the unit's inlet suction and blower discharge velocity.

Dependable Power Source

The CBV-2465B has a powerful 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 675 Series engine. The 675 Series is Briggs & Stratton's most popular line of engine and features a performance muffler for quieter operation, a large diameter rewind starter that requires less pull force during starting, and a one-start carburetor for consistent one-pull starts.

Large Collection Bag

The most common option for users is to operate the CBV-2465B in the "bagging" mode and accumulate the processed yard waste in the unit's large 4 bushel collection bag until it is ready to be dumped. The bag features a dust flap to direct the discharge air away from the operator. The back of the bag unzips for easy emptying. You can empty the bag while it is attached to the machine by unzipping the bag and pulling/pushing the contents out. This can be convenient if you are planning to spread the material out over your garden or around plantings. Another option is to disconnect the bag using our convenient quick release clamp located on the deck of the unit. Then the bag can be easily removed and emptied into a compost pile, wheelbarrow, trailer, yard waste bags, etc.

Powerful Blower

Patriot's CBV-2465B has the added bonus of a powerful built-in blower that discharges air at approximately 140 mph. It provides the obvious benefits of clearing off a patio, driveway, or parking lot. Less obvious is how it can drastically reduce the time and effort required to vacuum up the leaves in your yard. Here's how it works:

Most yards are not buried in a thick layer of leaves when we decide it's time to clean up. Take the lawn vacuum to the center of your work area and switch it into the "blowing" mode. Make one pass across the work area. You will have sucked up, shredded, and discharged the 2 foot wide path below the unit. However, in the "blowing" mode you will have also cleared a 3 to 4 foot path to the left of the machine. Therefore, in one pass you have cleared a 5 to 6 foot path and not pushed around the weight of any leaves. Now turn around and do the same thing. In two passes, you've cleared a 10 to 12 foot wide path and only pushed the weight of the vacuum itself. Continue this process until you get a nice thick layer of leaves on the yard. When the leaves are 4 to 6 inches deep, switch the unit to the "bagging" mode and begin sucking up the leaves. While the bag fills more quickly, you are minimizing the distance you are pushing the weight of the shredded leaves. With a little creativity, you can do a lot of yard work with a minimal amount of effort.

Compact Size

Patriot's gas leaf vacuum blower is versatile yet is similar in size to the average push mower. With the handle collapsed, the Patriot CBV is small enough to fit into common vehicles such as mini vans and SUVs.

Light Weight

Weighing only 81 pounds the Patriot chipper shredder is one of the lightest units available. This makes the unit much easier to maneuver around the yard or load into a vehicle for transport.

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Sure we're a little biased about how great this unit is, but don't just take our word for it.

Generous Warranty and Patriot's Promise

Patriot's goal is to provide top-notch products and back them up with a generous warranty and superior customer service. The CBV-2465B comes with a 2-year warranty for residential use. If you purchase a product factory direct from Patriot Products, Inc. you may return it for a full refund within 90 days if you are not completely satisfied.

Minimal Assembly Required

Our products are designed with the average homeowner in mind. The CBV-2465B ships via UPS Freight in one box strapped to one pallet. There are only a few screws and nuts to install to finish assembling your unit. Assembly is very simple and typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. Detailed instructions are provided.

Still Have Questions?

Don't despair, call us at 1-800-798-2447 or email us at info@patriot-products-inc.com

We want you to have all of the facts so that you purchase the product that is right for you.