Echo PB-2520
#12 in HandheldFull review
A light, simple gas handheld for homeowners with a quarter to half acre who want more push than most battery blowers and a 5 year warranty.
Amazon $149$149
3.4/5
A sturdy pick for buyers who want a battery blower backed by a long tool warranty. EGO and Greenworks give more airflow for the money.
- 549 CFMAirflow
- 158 mphAir speed
- 9.5 lb (with battery)Weight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$255
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Echo states a 17 N force figure, a real measure of leaf moving push
- A 5 year residential warranty on the tool
- Cruise control and turbo cover both light and heavy work
Cons
- Only a 2 year battery warranty
- 9.5 lb with the battery is on the heavy side
- Echo does not publish a clear runtime
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its style. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DPB-2500R2 |
|---|---|
| Blowing | |
| Airflow | 549 CFM |
| Air speed | 158 mph |
| Blowing force | 17 N |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 56 V, 5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 280 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Style | Handheld |
| Weight | 9.5 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years |
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