A top tier backpack blower for large properties and heavy wet leaves, priced in line with ECHO’s and STIHL’s biggest models.
Amazon $599
An entry level backpack blower for homeowners with an acre or more who want the weight on their back and a long warranty.
- 517 CFMAirflow
- 216 mphAir speed
- 22.7 lb (dry)Weight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The cheapest way into a name brand gas backpack blower here
- Tube mounted throttle with cruise control keeps your hand relaxed
- Vented back pad keeps you cooler on hot days
- A 5 year consumer warranty
- 517 CFM is modest for a backpack, so wet leaves take more passes
- At 22.7 lb dry it is a lot to wear for a small yard
- Sold on Amazon by a third party seller rather than ECHO
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | PB-580T |
|---|---|
| Blowing | |
| Airflow | 517 CFM |
| Air speed | 216 mph |
| Blowing force | 22 N |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 58.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | |
| Style | Backpack |
| Weight | 22.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this style
For buyers who blow for an hour or more at a time and want the weight off their arm. Owners chasing maximum airflow get more from the EGO 880 CFM handheld.
Amazon $379.99STIHL’s strongest backpack blower, for big properties and commercial style cleanups, with an easy start system that suits the big engine.
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