ECHO Adds Battery-Powered Technology to Its Backpack Blower Lineup
ECHO’s gas-powered OPE roster runs deep, offering pro-level landscaping tools for every need. When it comes to backpack blowers, the brand’s cast has thus far been limited to gas models, that is until now. We’re looking at what the ECHO DPB-5800T Battery-Powered Backpack Blower has to offer and where it stands in the lineup.
ECHO Battery-Powered Backpack Blower Overview
- Model: DPB-5800T
- Brushless motor
- Max air speed: 195 MPH
- Variable speed
- Max airflow volume: 795 CFM / 25 N
- Three battery ports
- Turbo mode with locking button
- LED grip control display
- Rubber overmold grip
- Padded backrest with chest straps
- Weight: 15 pounds (bare)
According to ECHO, the DBT-5800T is the first cordless backpack blower to feature three battery ports. This design engages up to three batteries simultaneously, providing you with extended runtime. Using three 5.0Ah batteries, you can run this blower for up to 50 minutes in normal mode.
If you’re after a little more power, this blower’s Turbo mode gives you runtimes of up to 26 minutes with the same battery setup. This mode offers airspeeds up to 195 MPH and airflow volume of up to 795 CFM. Turbo mode also has a locking button to maintain power with less fatigue.
For comfort and design, the ECHO DBT-5800T backpack blower features a padded backrest and chest straps, as well as a rubber overmold grip. Additionally, an LED display located on the grip control lets you keep track of battery levels in real time while you work.
ECHO Backpack Leaf Blower Price
This blower retails for $349.99 as a bare tool and $699.99 as a kit, including two 5.0Ah batteries and a dual-port charger. You can find it at your favorite ECHO retailer upon its 2024 release. ECHO backs your purchase with a 5-year consumer warranty or a 2-year commercial warranty.
