BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO PB-580T LEAF BLOWER, WATCH THIS!

#garagegear #echo #leafblower
Are you starting at a yard FULL OF LEAVES? Then this is the LEAF BLOWER that you need to be looking at! The ECHO PB-580T is a POWERFUL BACKPACK LEAF BLOWER that is great for the AVERAGE HOMEOWNER or the LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL! Watch as I go over the blower’s specifications including its CFM RATING, WINDSPEED, BLOWING FORCE, FUEL TANK SIZE plus other features like its COOLING fan and ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM. Is this leaf blower STRONG ENOUGH to handle your yard? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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[@GarageGear]

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[@paulmysliborski4832]

Good stuff, JB👍🏻 I’ve had my ECHO backpack blower for over 17 years with zero problems. Myself, I am a fan of the hip throttle. One hand for throttle, one to direct the air flow. Another thing I find useful on my unit is that the end of the blowing tube is curved. It really helps to get the airflow parallel with the ground which is helpful in some situations. I’m not a fan of those straight tubes. All personal preference of course. Have a great weekend my friend!! 🍻

[@GarageGear]

Hey Paul! Sounds like you got a classic over there! Don’t see many blowers nowadays with a curved pipe. I do agree getting the air flow parallel to the ground is a big thing! Have an awesome weekend bud!👍

[@joebarzo9935]

loving the opening burst of theme music JB...well chosen...along with the great comparisons and honest advice on leaf blower features...best way to kick off a drizzly Saturday...cup of coffee and Garage Gear. Life can be very good.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Joe! It was kinda cool how that one leaf flew right at the camera! Cool fans like you help keep the content going! Have an awesome rest of your weekend bud!

[@dmb3428]

I had the 755 ST when I had an acre yard with lots of trees, it was a huge step up from a handheld blower...sold it when I moved to a smaller place, it was total overkill for cleaning grass clippings off the driveway but shined moving piles of leaves. I bought another handheld, not liking it may get this model to replace it.

[@GarageGear]

Can’t go wrong with a bigger leaf blower! 👍

[@johncombs6543]

I just bought a 770T. That said the 580t was what I had in mind. But, the dealer was sold out of the 580T. Very good review! Doesn’t it have a nice sound? Echo just buries everyone else when it comes to blowers. They’re engines are literally the best 2cycles on the market. When you started it; did you see any blue smoke? I didn’t in the video. I think to save space and weight they should have a short and long runtime fuel tank. Why? The average home owner honestly doesn’t need that big of a fuel tank. Why have it in the way and carry the extra weight?

[@GarageGear]

I have the 770 as well! Amazing machine! They sound amazing too! They build some of the best stuff! If they could bring that tank in a little bit they could really cut the overall weight down a little bit!

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

I've been ramping up on starting a lawn care business, and realized real quick while quoting i was in over my head with my Echo Shred n Vac. It pushed enough air to be...useful, but it was tiring always holding the unit, and a pain converting it between blower and vacuum. I grabbed this unit simply because it was the one that was available, and was looking up reviews and specs as I shopped. I'm glad I got it, it moves mountains and, being in a physical trade, it's pretty light to me, especially once on my back. I've only had it a short time, so the verdict is out regarding long term durability, but it saved my bacon when I started working with my first customers.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this with the community superballs!

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

@@GarageGear no problem. And a huge thanks to channels like yours and lawncarelife for helping people like me not dive in blind.

[@GarageGear]

@@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT appreciate you my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

You are correct about the EFI chips being problematic on the bigger Ariens engines, I’ve actually seen quite a few of them in the shop over the years. Most of the time it’s the coin shaped batteries in the EFI that go bad, and on rarer occasions the entire chip has failed. This is one of the few times where a carburetor is actually better than a fuel injector. We’ve also been seeing a lot of problems with some of Arien’s smaller engines they put on the crossover and the 22 inch compact deluxe. We have two brand new units in the shop right now that are completely unusable because the engines have no compression.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this bcserk. I’ve noticed a lot of guys are complaining about this as well.

[@Tundra_Guy]

Had 2 of these and both had to have the carb replaced within 6 months. Luckily is was still under warranty. Went and grabbed a Stihl Br700 to replace it with no carb issues.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@dlp4183]

I won one of these at a found raising event. I just bought some pre mixed 50:1 gas and I’m ready to get it fired up!

[@GarageGear]

You’re gonna have a blast with it! Thanks for sharing

[@eugenebear1872]

As always great video! I have the Stihl BR series but I like the extra features on this Echo....What grinds my gears with the Stihl is that to fire it ON I have to remove the unit and pull the cord. It gets heavier the more times you have to remove it to turn it ON or for more gasoline. Next unit I buy I'll get the hip pull. Happy leaf season...

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this Eugene! Happy leaf season! 👍

[@jimmaltese1852]

I purchased a Husqvarna 150BT like this one 2 years ago. Love it! 22 newtons, 765 CFM and 270mph paid $329 brand new have long driveway, back and front deck and blow off my zero turn. And use it to blow leaves off away from my house. Little on the loud side but love it. Couldn't take the electric plug in toro any longer.😂😂

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Jim! Those plug ins only get you so far!

[@jimmaltese1852]

@GarageGear had to use 2 50f extensions cords to get to end of my driveway and it was still a tad short. Annoying too because it always came unplugged 🤬🤬

[@drumhead14]

I had the echo pb580t. Was a huge echo fan intill I got this back pack. Had nothing but issues with it. Got it fixes coupple times and just more came up. End up getting rid of it and went to stihl br600. Never looked back. But I really wanted to like it. Not to heavy, good power for what it is. And the back air vents was amazing. Worked like a charm. Some one was using there head with that one.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@puertoricovibe]

Thanks for the review! I have an Echo PB-250 still going strong since 2008, but I'm finally moving up to a backpack. This seems to be the best option under $400; after that it's the coveted Stihl BR 600. That's where I'm at in Nov 2023.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome glad you enjoyed the review! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@apexiumim2741]

Another great vid JB! I haven’t ever considered a backpack blower except spring and fall when the white pine trees which surround my neighborhood lose their evil pine needles. Those buggers get and make their way EVERYWHERE! Hmmm… might go shopping later 😂😂😂 Bills eating a Giant late night snack tomorrow! Cheers

[@GarageGear]

You’ll have to let me know what you go with. You can’t go wrong with this one. GO BILLS!

[@fromex2lsturbo]

Have had mine for over 5 years. Echo red armor and high test fuel. Choke on, primer bulb a few, one pull, choke off, one more pull, fires right up EVERYTIME! Had to change the plug ONCE bc I accidentally used my atv fuel, 36:1 instead of 50:1, due to the plug fouling.. overall BEST 2-stroke machine I own! The srm-225 weed wacker is a close second 🤪 Thanks for all the advice and tips JB!! ✌️

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching, my friend. Appreciate you!

[@beverlyc.8175]

The Echo PB 580-T is a great blower. I've had mine for 3 years. My only complaint is the weight. It's a heavy beast.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Beverly! Not sure why they don’t tighten and lighten that back end up!

[@williampearson5649]

I love mine I had my 3 years now i use it all summer long I use mine for as a commercial I do 6 lawns where I live a week

[@GarageGear]

Awesome William! Thanks for sharing!

[@jadedparadise19]

New subscriber. First time seeing your content. This is a great review; a great blend of getting to the point, covering all the features/specs, and giving personal pros and cons of the unit. I was debating between this and the Husqvarna 350BT. The Husqvarna is just so loud, and I had no idea about the Echo's vented back. That's a life safer in the Florida summers. Going with the Echo. Cheers good sir!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jaded. Welcome to channel! Appreciate your positive feedback! The vented back is a huge plus! Genius whoever thought of that! Thanks for watching!

[@cuffy69]

Got an idea for you. I used to own a craftsman leaf blower and it also sucked up l we leave like a vacuum. Which was great. It reduced the leaves from 10 to 1. If you know of any and can reccomend one. Have at it. Thanks in advance

[@GarageGear]

I’ll see what I can do cuffy

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

I have the blower from this video and the Echo ES-250 Shred n Vac. The ES-250 is a competent handheld blower, and it converts into a pretty decent vacuum that claims on the box to shred at a 12:1 ratio. I think I want to try and jimmy up a rolling garbage can that I can vac into directly as the bag can get a bit heavy when leaves are wet, and it's really dusty when they are dry, but it does work. Just be careful as while the mulching blades are steel and robust, the impeller is plastic and rocks will chip it. I now only use it as a small vacuum to pick stuff up where it's hard to get into with the bulky backpack, and where my lawn vacuum can't reach.

[@baggerbenn]

I always remove a section of the tube. Makes walking with it and maneuvering so much easier..

[@GarageGear]

Good tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@richardbotha777]

Great video. Curious why did you blow the leaves into the street? Is there a reason for picking them up easier?

[@GarageGear]

The town picks them up at the curb! Thanks for watching Richard!

[@_u2ez_318]

What is that little string that’s on the back? I didn’t remove it incase it’s needed but so far haven’t seen a use

[@GarageGear]

Not sure what string you’re talking about . Feel free to email me a photo. It’s in the video description 👍

[@chrisfilipdias]

Great vid as always. I prefer my Stihl BRs. I bought the Echo 8010 and sold it after 2 hours. It was like having a small car on my back. The power was crazy, tho. Stihl for the win

[@josephnovotnak]

Love my BR-600

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Chris! Thanks for sharing this info! Would like to give one of them a try in the future!

[@larryriddle4474]

Hey garage gear,what’s your thoughts on using this commercially?

[@GarageGear]

Not a bad unit to use commercially! The 770 has a bit more clearing power and will save you more time though! There is a noticeable difference! Thanks for watching Larry!

[@shanew7361]

I prefer my Echo 9010T backpack blower for the win, and I'll be done 80% faster than you, lol. I agree that the tube is way too long. it feels like you're carrying around a bazooka.

[@GarageGear]

That’s a big leaf blower! ROCK ON! 👍👍

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

I traded in my 580 to get the new echo pb9010 and it’s a powerful blower! 👍🏻😁😎

[@johncombs6543]

Forgive. You need to try Echo version of moto mix. It’s what I am going winter store it with. This fuel is almost a pink-red.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@joeraptor1]

Get an Echo PB9010/Shindaiwa EB910, a Stihl BR800x, or a Redmax EBZ8560/Husqvarna 580BTS. The rest all pale in comparison. Those 3 blowers are not much more expensive than the 2nd tier of blowers but perform much better.

[@GarageGear]

All good blowers! Working toward those!

[@jasonmatias8979]

Hey man, you did a review on the handheld and backpack. Which would you recommend? I got a little over half acre which gets filled with pine needles

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jason! Go with the backpack! You won’t regret it! You may even want to look at the 770t by echo too. Absolute beast with great CFM! 👍

[@jasonmatias8979]

@@GarageGear thanks JB going with the 580 and I’m looking forward to using it

[@GarageGear]

@@jasonmatias8979 can’t go wrong with that blower! 👍

[@JLSULev]

Gonna get one

[@GarageGear]

@@JLSULev they are great leaf blowers!

[@vsm401]

Awesome!! Thanks JB!! I actually just sent you a message yesterday asking about backpack blowers.

[@GarageGear]

You got it! I check emails a few times a week, so I’ll check it out today.

[@saltylawaia8958]

Great vid! How tall are you? Been looking online at this blower for a bit and wanted to see tube length to hight

[@GarageGear]

I am 5’9” tall. This was a good leaf blower for my height. 👍

[@Ericrbo]

Does anybody here know how to make or tune this for more power? Or bore it out? Asking friends????

[@GarageGear]

Great question! 👍

[@crabbyjimmy1]

What’s the best oil to use? And how often should you change it out?

[@GarageGear]

No oil required! This is a 50:1 2 cycle engine. You mix the oil with gas!

[@electroddxful]

Epic review JB great blower as well echo makes some great equipment. Have a blessed weekend you and your family.👍🙏👍🙏

[@GarageGear]

Thanks, Ray! Can’t go wrong with this blower. Have an awesome weekend!

[@user-rc8sq8en2w]

215 miles per hour and 510 CFM

[@GarageGear]

Yes that sounds about right!

[@smallblock412]

I like the length of the tube also. Can never go wrong with Echo products.

[@GarageGear]

Absolutely Smallblock! Echo makes some quality products! Enjoy your weekend bud!👍

[@carlo6912]

Your reviews are awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GarageGear]

You got it carlo! 👍

[@BigDaddysGarage]

That's a solid unit!

[@GarageGear]

She gets the job done that’s for sure! 👍👍

[@jcs1758]

Love Echo, IMHO they are far better than Stihl. I have Echos largest backpack blower... its amazing.

[@GarageGear]

Glad you enjoy it! That thing is like a tornado!

[@jcs1758]

@GarageGear .. ihave the PB 901OT...when you pull the throttle.. the torque will actually give your torso a tweek... it moves a ton of leaves. It's an upgrade from my old huskavarna and reduced my yard time probably 30 to 40%

[@GarageGear]

@@jcs1758 that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing this Jc!

[@troymcconnell5832]

Tru Dat! ... and your kids can pass it down to their kids!

[@GarageGear]

💯agree

[@Salmomlox]

Great review, JB. Have an awesome day!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Salmom! Have an awesome rest of your weekend bud!

[@goodcarsounds990]

never had a problem with mine

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@user-rc8sq8en2w]

22.6 pounds

[@GarageGear]

Yes!

[@weingartz112]

This model to be replaced by the model pb5810 and the pb770 by the model pb7910 so gradually they will probably phase this model out in the coming years.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@E150GT]

You know I'd like a good backpack blower but as a homeowner I feel I'd look ridiculous wearing that.

[@GarageGear]

I’ve worn plenty more ridiculous things outside before lol! No fear on this end lol! Thanks for watching!

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

Once you have it on and running, you will feel like a badass, I promise. I always say I look like a ghostbuster.

[@appleztooranges]

Love my stihl br800X😊

[@GarageGear]

That thing must rock, my friend!

[@user-dc4vt1dt5t]

could you review the echo pb9010t

[@GarageGear]

I would like to! 👍

[@The_Mace]

If there's one thing you don't want, it's a unit that sticks out too much (re: 6:38). Wait... LOL

[@GarageGear]

Yeah, all the ladies will take notice. Lol

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

My grade 9 nightmare come to life

[@mikegrappone9078]

Great review! What’s the quietest model? 4 stroke?

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Mike! For a 4 stroke I’ll have to look into that. Echo does make some quieter 2 stroke model I know.

[@mikegrappone9078]

Thanks hope you have good seats at the Bills game!@@GarageGear

[@GarageGear]

@@mikegrappone9078 not at the game unfortunately! We’ll see how they play tho!

[@Thelawnmower278]

What happened to your echo pb 770 ?

[@GarageGear]

Still have it don’t worry! 👍

[@bladesofglorylawns]

This IS NOT, the blower you need for leaf cleanups. It’s the smallest dinky backpack blower bro. You shud maybe be alittle more clear that it’s SUPER WEAK comparing against any other backpack blower

[@GarageGear]

@@bladesofglorylawns thanks for sharing

[@RobC1979]

And of course you don't tell us how much they sell for?!

[@GarageGear]

@@RobC1979 hey Rob I typically don’t mention prices because they fluctuate so much given the times. I do link them in the description and comments tho. 👍👍

[@tadgers4]

What is your opinion on using Tru Fuel instead of gas?

[@GarageGear]

I used to use it in all my machines but then heard it restricts some power. Chickanic did some videos on this on KZbin. I now use ethanol free fuel with echo red armor. Everything runs even better now. 👍

[@tadgers4]

I saw her vids. I used to mix but got lazy. I may go back to mixing. Thanks for the response.

[@GarageGear]

@@tadgers4 you got it my friend

[@Nater36]

It looks weak.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@jollyroger6258]

I'd buy a leaf blower but I have a brain.

[@GarageGear]

@@jollyroger6258 thanks for sharing

[@hagerman93]

Enjoy raking your mom’s leaves buddy

[@jollyroger6258]

@@hagerman93 WITH my brain

[@hagerman93]

@@jollyroger6258 I’d rather stand there blowing leaves with a beer in my hand not breaking a sweat but you go make mommy proud big guy

[@jollyroger6258]

I'd rather have my brain