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Why We Love This Deal
Milwaukee’s M12 cordless drill, reciprocating saw, and oscillating multi-tool are three of the most useful in the series, but there’s another that’s wildly helpful despite often going overlooked: the M12 spot blower. A spot blower is like a leaf blower, but smaller and with better control for working in tighter spaces. And even though they tend to get used more in the fall, Walmart just marked it on sale for lower than any other retailer to our knowledge.
The Milwaukee M12 Compact Spot Blower is just $73 at Walmart right now, 26% off of its normal $99 price tag. That’s the best price on a non-refurbished edition of this model online, where it’s priced at its $99 MSRP (or, in some cases, even a bit higher). This doesn’t come with a battery—most tools like this don’t, so you save money—but there’s a set of two on sale right now for under $60 that’s worth scooping up.
Milwaukee M12 Compact Spot Blower, $73 (was $99) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Power: Axial fan delivers 175 cubic feet per minute of airflow at up to 110 miles per hour
- Controls: Variable speed trigger (high and low) and lock button to prevent finger fatigue, maximize control
- Includes: Standard nozzle, rubber nozzle for tight spots, wide nozzle for open areas, no battery (bare tool)
- Size: 12 x 9 x 8 inches, 4.9 pounds
- Best Use Case: Small yard, driveways, walkways, dusty garages, post-construction areas, and more.
This leaf blower is part of the Milwaukee M12 series, a step down from the more powerful M18 line and an even bigger step down from gas-powered leaf blowers. It’s also quite small, just a foot long and less than 5 pounds.
It all adds up to an easy-to-wield leaf blower that’s great for blowing off paved driveways and smaller lawns, workshop layers of sawdust, and drywall dust at the worksite. The three included nozzles, variable speed trigger, and lock button are all welcome user-friendly design touches.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This blower only has a dozen ratings, but none are below a three-star rating—a sterling albeit limited record. Reviewers had simple praise, saying, “I disliked nothing,” “all was good,” “works as expected,” and “everything’s good.” If you’re looking for a blower that will turn a leaf-covered driveway or dusty post-woodworking garage into a clean one with minimal fuss, this one does the job.
The Milwaukee M12 Compact Spot Blower is a simple, solid tool that can handle what most people who need a leaf blower need it to handle. Get ready for the imminent onslaught of fall leaves and grab one today, as we’re not sure when Walmart is going to blow this deal into oblivion.
