Echo PB-580T 58.2 CC Back Pack Blower with Tube Mounted Throttle, 510 CFMGY#583-4 6-DFG290107

I'm very impressed with this machine. I had borrowed my neighbor's Echo blower and was beyond satisfied with its performance. I decided to buy my own since I have a lot of leaf blowing to do. This one is even more powerful than my neighbor's unit. It is a little heavier I think but just wow this thing is strong. What took me 3+ hours with my old electric blower, and 1 hour with the borrowed Echo, took less than half an hour with this one. I'm not surprised at all, I have had lots of experience with Echo products. My first chain saw was an Echo that lasted almost 40 years cutting 2-3 cords every year. Currently also have an Echo weed eater and a newer Echo chain saw. Every one of them is very, very reliable and work exceptionally well.

I’ve had a Husqvarna backpack for 20 years. I recently borrowed my neighbors as I was out of gas and didn’t want to run to the store. I now have this in my shed. I couldn’t believe how much stronger it was than mine. Shocking powerful. It will rip up your grass and blow the rocks out of my landscaping if I’m not careful. It assembled easily and starts first pull. Very happy with this thing.

Being a man I went right to the top of the line ECHO blower, the most powerful ever, it will blow over your windmill. But it was heavier and much louder than this one. I saw that this one wasn't much less powerful so I watched some videos reviewing it and watched it moved leaves, dry and wet and listened to the owners. I was pretty confident when I pushed BUY IT NOW and I haven't regretted it since. So much better to have the motor on your back, btw, you're just swinging around this light plastic tube so you're not killing your wrist/arm with all the weight there. I was avoiding any 2 cycle engines b/c I hate mixing the gas/oil, but there are 6 packs of oil from Echo that are exactly the right measurement that you just dump into the gas. Get yourself a 1 gallon gas can if you want it really easy. This blower considerately circulates air around your back so you don't get that sweat spot on your back. By the time autumn is over, it might even fix your posture.

I have had other small engine equipment brand names. But my choice will always be Echo. Echo has never disappointed me.

Faced with a large area that gets inundated with a lot of leaves from the neighbors woodlands, plus getting old, having to rake is no longer an option. Although you'll still need to rake some. . Trying to hire help has not worked out either. I first bought a nice electric blower, but not nearly enough power for this type of work. Keeping it nonetheless. Great for tight areas and blowing the leaves off the cars. As an old dude, I find this about my limit of what I can physically handle and I'm 6', 235 lbs. I barely have enough strength to connect the exhaust tubes together. Not much easier to get this on my back. I also have no experience with any other machines to compare this to. I found it useful to watch a few YT videos on its assembly. Once that's done, your good to go. Easy to start. Add fuel, prime, turn on switch on the handle, choke and pull. Don't forget the hearing protectors. I've run this about 4 hrs now. I would recommend this.

Outstanding! More than enough!!! Not using a rake ever again!

The unit is comfortable to use and is lightweight. The instructions - images were not so easy to understand and could be made better. The power output is ok for simple residential use but you are going to need more power for heavier leaf blowing and clean up. Overall, for home use - I would rate it an 8/10 for price and weight.

This engine starts quickly. About 3 pulls is average to start it. Just be sure that your on-off control and the handle is set for the correct starting position.