Which Craftsman V20 blower is best for workshop cleanup?

CMCBL0100B is the clearest workshop-first choice because Craftsman specifies three speeds, three attachments, tuck-point cleaning, and sawdust cleanup. CMCBL710B is the better hard-surface step when 200 CFM, a 90 MPH maximum, and an integrated scraper fit the job.

Which Craftsman V20 blower has the highest published output?

CMCBL730B has the highest figures among the five current US tool-only V20 models we mapped: up to 410 CFM and 110 MPH with boost. Those are manufacturer maxima, not independent test results.

Why does Craftsman list CMCBL700B as both 340 and 380 CFM?

Craftsman's US product title and category card say 380 CFM, while the same product page's overview and feature copy say up to 340 CFM. We retain that conflict and do not choose one figure without a corrected primary source.

What do B, D1, M1, and P1 mean on these blower listings?

In the current listings mapped here, B is the tool-only package. D1, M1, and P1 are kits, but the included battery differs by model: the category page lists 2.0 Ah D1, 4.0 Ah M1, and 5.0 Ah P1 packages. Check the full SKU rather than assuming a suffix always means the same box.

Craftsman V20 Blower Review: Model and Kit Map

Do not buy a generic Craftsman V20 blower listing. CMCBL0100B is the compact workshop model, CMCBL710B is the hard-surface model, CMCBL720B is the sensible brushless yard step, and CMCBL730B has the highest published output in the current US V20 range. CMCBL700B sits between them, but Craftsman's own page conflicts on its airflow figure.

The short answer

There is no single “Craftsman V20 blower.” Craftsman currently lists five different tool-only V20 blower families on its US site, and the model code changes the job:

CMCBL0100B is the compact workshop/detail blower with three speeds and three attachments.
CMCBL710B is the 200 CFM, 90 MPH hard-surface blower with a nozzle scraper.
CMCBL700B is the older brushed axial yard model, but Craftsman’s own page disagrees on whether its maximum airflow is 340 or 380 CFM.
CMCBL720B is the 350 CFM, 100 MPH brushless axial model and the clean middle choice for mixed yard cleanup.
CMCBL730B is the top published-output V20 option here at 410 CFM and 110 MPH with boost.

Our recommendation is model-specific. Choose CMCBL0100B for a hobby bench or garage detail work, CMCBL710B for hard surfaces, CMCBL720B for the most balanced current brushless step, and CMCBL730B when the highest manufacturer-published airflow and speed matter. Do not buy from a listing that says only “Craftsman V20 blower.”

Craftsman V20 blower model map

Exact tool-only SKU	Craftsman’s published output	Motor and control	Manufacturer-stated job	Our decision boundary
CMCBL0100B	Title: 125 CFM; feature copy: 125 MPH	Brushed; three-speed selector; lock-on trigger; three attachments	General debris, tuck-point cleaning, and sawdust	Pick for bench, garage, and detail cleanup—not as a substitute for an axial yard blower
CMCBL710B	Up to 200 CFM and 90 MPH	Brushed; integrated scraper	Hard-surface cleaning and stubborn surface debris	Pick for patios, paths, garage edges, and other hard surfaces
CMCBL700B	Title: 380 CFM; body: 340 CFM; 90 MPH	Brushed; dual-speed trigger; scraper	Grass, leaves, and debris	Buy only after accepting the unresolved official CFM conflict and checking the exact label
CMCBL720B	Up to 350 CFM and 100 MPH	Brushless; variable-speed trigger; boost	A variety of debris; official imagery shows dry leaves	Best middle step when brushless design and yard-oriented airflow matter more than the lowest entry cost
CMCBL730B	Up to 410 CFM and 110 MPH with boost	Brushless RP; boost; moisture- and dust-protection claim	Stubborn debris	Pick for the highest published V20 output, while treating runtime, noise, and force statements as manufacturer claims

The current Craftsman US blower category lists all five families together. That shared category is exactly why generic reviews fail: the V20 badge identifies the battery family, not the blower.

The useful thing our analysis adds

We normalized the category page and five exact tool pages into one model-and-package map. A normal product search exposes separate listings; it does not explain that the compact 0100, hard-surface 710, brushed axial 700, brushless 720, and RP 730 are different tools hiding behind nearly identical generic search language.

The map also preserves two primary-source problems:

CMCBL0100B changes units between surfaces. The official title says 125 CFM while the feature copy says 125 MPH. Both may be valid maxima, but they are not interchangeable measures.
CMCBL700B changes the airflow number. The official title and category card say 380 CFM; the overview and features on the same page say 340 CFM.

That means a buyer should compare exact model codes and source locations, not copy a lone number from a retailer title.

Tool-only versus kit: decode the full SKU

The letter after the base model changes what arrives in the box. On the current Craftsman category page, the B versions are tool-only. The kit map is:

Base blower	Tool-only listing	Current kit listings mapped	What to verify
CMCBL0100	CMCBL0100B	No kit shown in the current category set we retained	Battery and charger are sold separately on the official page
CMCBL710	CMCBL710B	CMCBL710D1 with 2.0 Ah; CMCBL710M1 with 4.0 Ah	Same hard-surface blower, different included pack
CMCBL700	CMCBL700B	CMCBL700D1 with 2.0 Ah; CMCBL700M1 with 4.0 Ah	Confirm the CFM conflict and the pack size before checkout
CMCBL720	CMCBL720B	CMCBL720M1 with 4.0 Ah	Brushless axial family; tool versus kit is a package decision
CMCBL730	CMCBL730B	CMCBL730P1 with 5.0 Ah	RP family; the larger listed pack matters when assessing Craftsman’s runtime claim

Do not generalize the suffix across every Craftsman product. This table describes the exact blower listings retained on 30 August 2026. Package contents can change, so confirm the full SKU on the seller page.

Which model fits a hobby workshop?

CMCBL0100B is the clearest fit for a maker bench, garage, or open workshop. Craftsman explicitly supplies three attachments and names sawdust and tuck-point cleaning. That is more relevant than chasing the highest CFM number when the job is clearing a bench seam, machine surface, or garage threshold.

CMCBL710B is the step up for floors, paths, patios, and stuck surface debris. Its 200 CFM and scraper make the intended job clearer, but it lacks the 0100’s attachment-led detail role.

Neither tool replaces dust extraction. A blower moves material; it does not capture fine dust. Use it outdoors or with the garage open, keep people and delicate projects out of the discharge path, and follow the exact manual.

Which model fits yard cleanup?

For a yard-oriented V20 purchase, we would start at CMCBL720B. It adds a brushless motor, variable speed, boost, and published maxima of 350 CFM and 100 MPH without the 700’s unresolved airflow conflict.

CMCBL730B is the higher-output choice on paper. Craftsman publishes 410 CFM and 110 MPH with boost. That supports a clear within-line recommendation, but it does not prove real clearing force, runtime under load, wet-leaf performance, balance, or noise against competing brands.

CMCBL700B is harder to recommend while its primary page disagrees with itself. A discounted or used unit may still fit an existing V20 owner, but the exact model label and package should be verified before money changes hands.

What the specifications cannot answer

This is a specification and identity analysis, not a hands-on test. CFM describes air volume and MPH describes air speed; neither alone establishes how a blower handles damp leaves, gravel, long sessions, or awkward angles. Maximum figures may also occur only in a particular mode and are not necessarily sustained together.

We did not establish current price, stock, discount, measured runtime, measured noise, real blower force, comfort, battery ageing, wet-leaf performance, reliability, ratings, review counts, or customer consensus. Those omissions are deliberate.

Exact-model buying paths

Use an exact-model search so the results can be checked against the tool code:

Search Amazon for Craftsman CMCBL0100B for compact workshop and attachment-led cleanup.
Search Amazon for Craftsman CMCBL710B for hard-surface work.
Search Amazon for Craftsman CMCBL720B for the brushless middle step.
Search Amazon for Craftsman CMCBL730B for the highest published V20 output in this map.

These are honestly labelled exact-model searches, not claims that a particular seller, price, or package is current.

Methodology and sources

We checked Craftsman’s US cordless-blower category and five exact tool-only product pages on 30 August 2026. We normalized model identity, manufacturer-published CFM and MPH, motor type, controls, stated use, and kit suffixes. We retained source conflicts rather than averaging or choosing the more favorable number.

The structured research record contains six source records, five tool-only families, six kit variants, ten output claims, two source conflicts, and seven derived decision findings. It does not include hands-on observations or retailer-derived performance claims.

Frequently asked questions

Is Craftsman V20 the same as 20V Max?

On these Craftsman pages, V20 is the system name and the footnote states that maximum initial battery voltage is 20 volts while nominal voltage is 18 volts. The model code still decides which blower you are viewing.

Which model is best for workshop cleanup?

CMCBL0100B is the clearest workshop-first model because Craftsman specifies three speeds, three attachments, sawdust, and tuck-point cleaning. CMCBL710B is better when the job shifts to broader hard surfaces.

Which model has the highest published output?

CMCBL730B has the highest published maxima in this five-model map: 410 CFM and 110 MPH with boost. That is a manufacturer specification, not an independent test result.

Why is CMCBL700B shown as both 340 and 380 CFM?

Craftsman’s title and category card say 380 CFM, while its product-page overview and feature copy say 340 CFM. We found no corrected primary source that resolves the difference, so the map keeps both values.

Should a first-time V20 buyer choose a kit?

Usually, because a tool-only B listing excludes the battery and charger. Compare the full D1, M1, or P1 kit code and included battery capacity against the exact tool-only SKU; do not assume every kit contains the same pack.