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Finn - Model MBL1 -Material Blower
The Finn MBL1 material blower is our most compact, entry-level soil and mulch blower designed for contractors and landscapers ready to move on from the manual labor of wheelbarrows and hand spreading. Built specifically for residential and light commercial mulch projects, the MBL1 gives you professional-quality mulching in a simplified, cost-effective package that brings our dependable Finn durability and reliability. Efficiently mulch and spread soil on small jobsites, hard-to-reach or ornamental areas, or other residential landscaping jobs.
Blower
500 cfm @ 7 psi
Empty Weight
Skid-1,620 lb (734kg) / Trailer - 2,000 lb (907kg)
Battery
Vanguard 23hp Small Block V-Twin EFI
Capacity
Continuous-feed hopper: 20”W x 18.5”D x 14”H
Fuel Tank Capacity
5 Gal (18.9L)
Air Lock
Dual gearbox driven 12” x 15” (30.4cm x 38.1cm) Feeder
Hydraulic Tank
7 Gal (26.5L)
Trailer
Single 2,200 lb torsion axle with electric brakes, DOT lighting, and 20.5”x8”x10” tires on 5”x4.25” rims
Hose Reel Capacity
100 ft of 4” diameter hose
Hose
Includes (2) 4” x 50’ EcoStrike hoses with spin-on couplers
Designed from the ground up as an entry-level material blower, the MBL1 focuses on doing one thing extremely well: placing mulch and landscape materials quickly, evenly, and with less labor.
- Compact footprint for easy transport and storage
- Ideal for residential mulch jobs and small landscape projects
- Continuous-feed hopper provides steady material flow with fewer stops
The same commercial-grade Finn performance our larger models are known for, but without the size or cost of a commercial mulch blower.
- Field-tested Vanguard 23hp small-block V-Twin EFI engine with electric start
- Fuel efficient for all-day residential mulch blowing
- Faster than manual mulch spreading, with better-looking results
User-first design provides simple control, handling, and monitoring:
- Easy-to-use 8-button control panel
- User-friendly 12-button radio remote control
- On-board telematics for remote monitoring and diagnostics
An entry-level material blower through and through, the MBL1 is designed with new equipment operators in mind:
- Simple controls with few moving parts for easy operation
- Minimal training necessary
- Cover more ground, in less time (and with less operator fatigue), than manual spreading
For contractors handling residential mulch jobs, the Finn MBL1 offers a practical alternative to wheelbarrows and labor-intensive spreading methods. Its continuous-feed design and efficient air delivery help crews work faster, reduce physical strain, and deliver cleaner, more consistent results.
If your business installs a few hundred yards of mulch per year, the MBL1 can provide a cost-effective entry point into residential mulch blowing, but without the overhead of larger commercial machines.
The Finn MBL1 material blower is ideal for:
- Residential landscape contractors
- Small to mid-sized landscaping businesses
- Property maintenance crews
- Owner-operators upgrading from manual mulch spreading
- Contractors needing a compact, towable material blower for tight spaces
If your work focuses on residential properties, small commercial sites, or areas with limited access, the MBL1 is built to fit your workflow.
- The Finn MBL1® is backed by our standard Finn 1-Year Warranty, ensuring dependable support for performance and serviceability.