I BOUGHT AN ECHO PB 2520 LEAF BLOWER AND WAS BLOWN AWAY

[@michaelmaier2113]

The extended warm up is due to the catelyst in the muffler. Same as a catelytic converter in a car exhaust system. They do not run efficiently or at full rpm’s until this exhaust catelyst is at operating temp. They perform quite well once this warm up is achieved. Be patient, they are good machines. The pb 2620 is a commercial version of the reviewed machine in this video. Features a two stage air filter, a two ring piston and a chrome lined cylinder. A absolute powerhouse!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this Michael!

[@f62darkstar]

That looks like a nice piece of equipment.....I almost bought a standalone blower....then I saw there are a bunch of different attachment options for my craftsman weed eater......I got the leaf blower attachment, and it works surprisingly well....even came with a shoulder strap to attach to the weed eater....I also got the pole saw attachment and hedge trimmer attachment....best money spent....I was surprised at how well all the attachments work considering how inexpensive they are.

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

Good call Louie...it is handy having multiple yard tools that all run off one power head ...even though I have gas hedge trimmers-I really like the extension ones on my split shaft...get articulating ones tho vs the straight ones...much more practical. The other must have is the blades edger to really make your edges crisp!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Louie! I like hearing about what equipment everyone else is running these days. Some brands have those attachments figured out. Thanks for watching bud!

[@GarageGear]

@@kirkthebeerslinger thanks for sharing Kirk!

[@spongebobsquarepants11]

Nice review. I have this at my grandmas, and when I come around to count her grass I use this. The power is alright as well as weight. I just wish there is a handle on the bottom cause on mine there none. We also have a 770H, 8010T ,9010H. As well as Redmax 8560 which is a day old. That’s another good blower brand.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend thanks for sharing!

[@BopForSure]

You can buy the lower handle on-line. it comes on the PB-2620.

[@garyalensr]

JB I was in the market for a blower so I bought a EB650 backpack blower, I've never owned a backpack blower so I bought one for $200, and I have to say I'm absolutely glad I did. This blower is awesome!! My only gripe is it's a tad on the heavy side but the good thing is it's strapped to my back. I have about 3/4 of an acre and it definitely makes my life alot easier compared to the handheld I replaced. I always run Tru-Fuel or some type of engineered fuel and never pump fuel. But anyway thanks for your content. Love the videos, keep up the awesome work my friend

[@GarageGear]

Very cool my friend! I have a backpack blower too and love it! You’ll have to pry it from my cold dead hands. I’m taking it to the grave lol! They do a great job! Thanks for the positive feedback my friend!

[@razziade]

I bought this blower today and cleaned up my yard. It’s so nice that 95% of raking is replaced with this. When I went to HD to buy this, I couldn’t find the Echo brand blowers anywhere. I did see the Ryobi brands on the shelf though. After looking for a few minutes, I saw the Echo boxes stacked way up on the top shelf, and I had to have an employee get it down for me using a ladder. Also, the employee had to escort me to the cashier. So far, love the blower. Will update when I use it for a while.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Razz! Congrats on your blower purchase! Thanks for sharing your purchase story too! Funny how they have to escort you! Says a lot about the value of these machines. Also says a lot about the value of other products too! Thanks for watching!

[@adamthelawnguy228]

This used to be my primary blower and is the backup blower, had to get a new carb(on ebay for almost $40, ouch..) other than that, it's a "get the job done" blower and i know i gotta let it warm up but i just run till it gets warmed up lol, once it get to the point, it runs like a champ Here's my pros and cons of echo products Pros : real easy to start(less effort needed, once it pops up on the full choke, the next pull is guaranteed to start) and easy maintenance(it's actually hard for them to be broken) Cons : i dont know why the manufacturer did it, but the carb adjustment hole is blocked by some kind of plastic, to get to that you gotta heat up a tiny little screw driver to melt the plastic a bit to get it out, the one i ordered from e bay didnt have a such thing(oem), i know the manufacturer already did the best adjustment for the carb, they couldve just let it open to get to easily..

[@GarageGear]

Hey Adam! Thanks for sharing this! Totally agree with what you’re saying! Thanks for being a fan of the channel bud!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

I’ve had one of these blowers for a long time and it still works great around my yard. I also found out that there is a Shindaiwa variant of this blower that is commercial grade. It is colored red, has a metal tipped blower tube, has a second gripping handle, a metal blower fan, and the biggest handheld blower engine that Yamabiko makes. I’ve only seen them sold online and at official outdoor power equipment dealers.

[@GarageGear]

Got me intrigued my friend! I gotta check this out! Thanks for letting me know! 👍👍

[@WisconsinEric]

The Shindaiwa you write of is the same as the Echo 2620. Compared to the 2520 shown in this video they have a chrome lined cylinder and a second piston ring. Engine is rated at 300hrs vs 50 or 100 for the 2520. Both the 2620 and the Shindawia have an extra handle at the bottom and the metal tipped tube you mentioned. For the record Echo owns Shindawia, or Shindawia owns Echo. Both Echo and Shindawia sell their branded Red Armor 2-cycle oil. I Highly recommend Red Armor oil.

[@dictoresno]

Great review and unboxing. I got one of these on sale for $169 after doing some quick research on which gas blower to buy in my budget. I was pretty surprised as this thing indeed packs a punch for the money. And yes, the warmup time is kind of annoying, but understandable. You can tell when it's finally warmed as the wide open throttle sound and speed increase is reminiscent of a Honda motors VTEC kicking in. Once you start blowing with it and it hasn't hit top RPM yet, you know it. But once it does, you hear it scream and get a nice power bump. I've used this thing to move huge piles of wet leaves across my yard and ran through a whole tank at one time while at WOT the whole time and it took it like a champ. This was my first Echo product and im definitely loving it. Most people dont realize that the manual calls for higher octane fuel only, and warns against using 87. Ive read it has to do with the oil mixing dropping the octane rating down once mixed. Is this a fallacy?

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase! This blower is truly an animal! I haven’t noticed this issue because I run ethanol free gas which is usually 89 and up at the pump. Once it’s mixed the machine screams! 👍 thanks for watching!

[@Cotterpin_Doozer]

Yep most echo products require 89 octane I think same as chainsaw or 95 ron in Australia which prolly drops to 93.2 ron/89 octane with addition of 50:1 oil. I think it's to prevent the possibility of pre detonation which could otherwise damage the unit.

[@GarageGear]

@@Cotterpin_Doozer thanks for sharing this Doozer!

[@ronsamborski6230]

Very good video and explanation of everything. My 10 year old Stihl blower is doing well for me, otherwise I would seriously consider buying the Echo in the video. With that much air movement I’d think it could be used at times for snow movement (light fluffy snow, of course). It could probably be used to propel a skateboard daredevil, too! Crack the throttle wide open, set the cruise control and zoom off into the sunset! 😁 Rollerbladers same concept. Attach a couple of them to a cart with wheels, figure out some way to steer it and have a blast in the nearest empty mall parking lot! The possibilities are endless. Thanks for your channel, it’s always interesting. Best to you!👍🏼

[@GarageGear]

RON!! You just gave me some ideas for an upcoming video!!! I am most definitely going to try this out! Stihl makes a great product as well! They always sell well lol! Thanks for watching as always my friend!

[@edgardomatos7742]

Great video. On time . My pb250 just went to the garbage. I found it in the garbage, use it for 2months ....carb issue, coil, idk .....try to fix ... follow chickanic. To change coil ...she mention put rope inside the spark plug hole. What a mistake....rope lock the piston ....what a mess .....garbage it went

[@GarageGear]

We’ll if it’s still in your garbage can you could part it out on eBay! The parts alone are worth a lot. Done that many times before! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

great video as always...I explain the difference between CFM (volume) vs MPH (pressure) like the difference between a garden hose and a firehose...really like that extra guard keeping your pant leg out of the intake-well thought out design! Echo make good reliable products for sure!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Kirk! Appreciate it! That’s another great way of looking at CFM! Love the reliability of echo products! Thanks again for watching!

[@kb-zk1yg]

And was going to say only 170? I remember Craftsman 200mph stickers just figured they would have more like 230 or 240 maybe around 180 is the sweet spot for handhelds they found out. My old pb210e is still I think my favorite with 140ish mph and some high 2 maybe 300 CFM I can't remember. Something about the cinder block with a handle and tube sticking out design haha.

[@GarageGear]

Haha cinder block lol! Thanks for sharing kb!

[@daleadmire1451]

I’ve had an older model of this for about four years. It’s always worked flawlessly, then I heard here in California you can’t buy them anymore. Went to Home Depot They said I can buy one online from their existing supplies, but they can’t sell them at the store so I just got a back up to keep for future use, if our idiot California governor tells me I can’t have it, I instantly want it!!

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha yeah the rules in California make no sense!

[@mikehixon66]

I use this blower daily in my mowing business. Great for a hand held blower.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Mike! I see a handful of landscapers in my area using them too! Solid little blower! 👍

[@Athonite]

I've had the PB-2520 since 2018 and am quite happy with it. Lots of power for big leaf deposits, and very easy starting. The only downside is wrist fatigue after extended use. But for short duration jobs this is a great handheld, and I recommend it. I use the echo PB-580t backpack for the bigger jobs now.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Athos! I too have a backpack blower for the big jobs! 👍👍

[@tonychau1983]

Does the 2520 have enough power to get rid of helicopters?

[@jeffhack6839]

I have had an Echo weed whacker (2015 model) straight shaft which has stood and still standing the test of time. Have been looking into a leaf blower because the body and raking seem to now have a disconnect!! This model looks like a great compromise between a cordless and a backpack model. The price looks right as well. Thanks for the review. Cheers.

[@GarageGear]

You got it Jeff! Thanks for watching!

[@mountain7777]

Decided on this thanks to your review; thanks! I used it today and it worked great and easy start right out of the box. I had to destroy my Husqvarna (similar looking not sure model) today. POS and was always a hard starter! Maybe jetted for colder climates but was never good for Texas. Again thanks.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome mountain! You won’t be upset with this blower! MANY years of easy starting ahead of you! 👍

[@PainterD54]

I went the other route and got a corded electric blower and I'm so glad it did. No gas and oil to tend with, no tunes ups to worry about either. Just plug it in and go! dragging a cord behind is no big deal because I have a seed trimmer that uses the same cord anyway, so I'm used to it. It handles the leaves and whatever I need it for just fine.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing David!

[@jaybooth4815]

Really nice unboxing and review of the Echo blower. The 3 minute warm up time seems a bit of a nuisance. I liked the set it and forget commercial clip...looks like a bonus day for the pool JB! Cheers buddy!

[@GarageGear]

Hey JAY!!! I wonder if that 3 minute warm up time will be reduced as the engine really breaks in. We’ll see! That was a classic infomercial one liner for sure! Might be the last warm weekend we get for the pool we’ll see! Have an awesome weekend my friend! 👍

[@saintbrando]

Because of you, I’m 200$ short this week. 🤣 nice review pal! 👍🏻

[@GarageGear]

Hey Brando! I don’t think you’ll be upset for spending that $200. Pays for itself after one leaf clean up! Let me know how you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@shanew7361]

You should try a real man's blower the Echo PB 9010T backpack blower. Baddest sob out there, tube is to long though like carrying a bazooka all day lol I have the Husqvarna version of this works well always starts. I only use non ethanol fuel and Echo Red Armor in all my 2 stroke equipment.

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

backpack blowers are way more efficient for spring clean-up & fall leaves-a bit overkill for summer grass clippings - slinging over 25lbs on & off your back a dozen times a day vs a handheld blower and nearly $1k CAD vs ..a couple hundred. Both is the right choice and my recommendation is the Echo PB-770 vs the 910...better weight and plenty of performance - not everyone needs a minibike strapped to their back to be a 'man' lol

[@GarageGear]

That thing is a monster for sure and I would love to get my hands on one. But for the sake of the average homeowner I elected to go with one at a better price point. Thanks for watching Shane!

[@GarageGear]

@@kirkthebeerslinger I have the 770t and I can imagine it being a hassle to put it on your back several times a day. In that scenario this lightweight pb2520 wins. Plus my 770 drinks gas big time! Thanks for sharing bud!

[@shanew7361]

@@kirkthebeerslinger Sucks to be a wee little lad I guess 😂 I'll be done in 4 minutes and a better job before yours is done warming up 😉😂

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

@@shanew7361 actually, I run a Shindaiwa EB802rt...I concede the 910 blows stronger...I am happy with the Shindaiwa as I purchased it as a clearance new old stock making way for the merged products...I still stand by my comment that slinging a 25lb backpack on and off repeatedly is more effort than necessary for grass clippings...I have used the 910, 810, my 802, Stihl 600 and the Echo PB770...all around, I like the balance of price, performance and features of the 770 best...I don't need to come on KZbin to brag...I try to give other professionals and enthusiast homeowners an honest opinion from experience...no question the 1100cfm of the 910 is the king of backpack blowers...enjoy!

[@smallblock412]

CFM is definitely a more important spec than mph.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Smallblock I would have to agree with you on that one about CFM! When I got 770t back in the day I was blown away by how much air that thing cranks out! Thanks for watching!

[@nuancolar7304]

Don't know if it's 50:1 but I generally put one of those small oil containers in with one gallon of ethanol free gas. Works fine.

[@GarageGear]

Yes these are 50:1 mix! Thanks for watching!

[@Barnekkid]

Strange as it seems, Home Depot has a Shindaiwa blower that looks almost exactly the same as the 2520, same performance specs too. And it's about $60 cheaper.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Barne! Shindaiwa is a sister company of echo! Explains the specs being similar.

[@christianmenchaca5527]

Have this model as well the only thing I can actually say that I don't like about it is the fan being on the left side and would sometimes pull my shorts in, just kind of have to keep it away from your body or use your left hand. Bulletproof otherwise!

[@GarageGear]

Definitely bulletproof! 👍 thanks for sharing

[@TheLawnLover]

The ergonomic design features are nice on this model! Great overview of this blower JB 👊

[@GarageGear]

Hey lawn lover! You can tell they put some though my into it for sure! Thanks as always for the positive feedback my friend! Congrats again on the 1000 subs! Big accomplishment! Proud of you bud! 👍

[@TheLawnLover]

@@GarageGear Thanks buddy!

[@riesencub]

Great review. Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

You got it my friend!👍

[@kb-zk1yg]

Not even sure why echo is even in home Depot but that's a whole different issue with big business vs the small guy.

[@GarageGear]

Not sure either but they have been in Home Depot stores for over 20 years.

[@williamtolli1450]

When i was younger i had one i used to walk the edge of my roof and blow out my gutters with it, worked great

[@GarageGear]

Great for that too! Just saw someone doing the same thing down the street with one now that I think about it. Thanks for watching William!

[@williamtolli1450]

@@GarageGear please it`s Bill

[@johnm9840]

I suddenly have a strange urge to run into the garage and fire up my echo... That was a good video to drink my coffee with on this Sunday morning. Thanks 👍🏼

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON John M! I want to turn on mine everytime I walk in the garage lol! Thanks for the positive feedback bud! Any plans for the rest of the weekend?

[@johnm9840]

@@GarageGear I am envious of the intake guard it has now. At least twice I'm pulling my shorts off of it.. 😄. Think I'll head over my sister's and watch the Pats struggle against Miami.

[@GarageGear]

@@johnm9840 definitely a nice feature! Awesome my man! 👍👍

[@connormichalek13]

I have had this blower since April of 2021 and have been extremely pleased with its performance. I have used it in heavy leaves and it blows through them with ease.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Connor thanks for sharing! Do you a small business mowing laws or landscaping Connor?

[@connormichalek13]

@@GarageGear I do no currently but I plan to start one next season.

[@GarageGear]

@@connormichalek13 very cool my man! I was in your shoes a long time ago! 👍

[@elboregojhb]

thanks for that information. I am looking a leaf blower and this one catches the eye

[@GarageGear]

You got it Wild! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@paulrod53]

Where does the exhaust come out? Do you smell it?

[@GarageGear]

@@paulrod53 exhaust comes out the front. When I’m outside moving around with it no but if I’m inside garage with it I’ll smell it

[@423co]

JB, cooler temps are coming. Are you going to do any videos concerning furnaces? Thinking about replacing mine. It's 27 years old. Need better efficiency vs rising natural gas price increases.

[@GarageGear]

Hey William! Cooler temps are definitely on the way. I do not have any knowledge on furnaces or ac units. Not my area of expertise. Lol. Any plans for the rest of the weekend?

[@DerekGH]

Do you have the follow up video? The one you referenced in this video about reviewing after use

[@GarageGear]

Hey Derek here is the review of the pb2620 IS THE ECHO PB-2620 THE BEST HANDHELD HOMEOWNER LEAF BLOWER? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHXKe42bZsSjaJI

[@badtothebone346]

I just purchased the pb2520 after watching your video. I had a electric toro for years and decided to upgrade. Do you have an issue with the tube coming off while using? I just used it today and it came off three times.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Top Secret! No issues on my end. Is yours clicking into place like mine?

[@badtothebone346]

@@GarageGear the tube I'm referring to is the second tube that twists into place. I twisted it in place but I assume the vibration made it work its way loose. I'll run it again and make sure it's tight. I just thought that was odd. I love echo products.

[@GarageGear]

@@badtothebone346 I I know what’s happening now. That second straight tube has to be twisted hard into place. There are two little bumps on the curved pipe that twist into the notches on the straight pipe. Twist it down hard. If you have some rubber gloves to help grip the pipe while you twist that can help!

[@edgardomatos7742]

Just found one in the garbage, happy you made this video ...missing spark plug...

[@GarageGear]

GOLD! Awesome that you found one! Easy fix! Good find my friend!

[@abhishekmahendru1583]

How is the maintenance on this blower because I suck with maintenance? Also, can't I use pregas and oil or do I have to mix oil and gas separately?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ab! You can definitely use premixed fuels with this blower. Maintenance is really easy. Hardly any at all. At the end of the season, pour any remaining gas in the tank into another container. Then try to start it up to get any last drops out. The spark arrester will have to be cleaned after several years but even that takes about 5 minutes to do. Can’t go wrong with this model! Thanks for watching!

[@abhishekmahendru1583]

@@GarageGear Thank you...I am leaning towards this blower. I've had poulon pro blower since 2013 and it finally decided to die on me and it looks like maintenance will cost more, and Ego blower batteries suck even though blower itself is really good.

[@GarageGear]

@@abhishekmahendru1583 yeah this is one blower that is kinda the best of all worlds.

[@scott1564]

I strongly advise AGAINST the premixed fuel. There are other channels on here from small engine mechanics who will show you why it is a bad idea for your small engine tools. It is a far better idea to get Ethanol free gas and mix the oil. It isn't difficult. I put it in a 5 gallon can and use it for my blower, trimmer, and my 2 cycle mower. You may not need that much if only a blower.

[@gswcowboy]

got lost with the prime section lol. is he pushing a button?

[@GarageGear]

I’m actually pushing the clear bubble on the side! That is the primer bulb. Push it about 3 times. Thanks for watching

[@K.P.1]

Hello I'm a single female and looking at your review of this makes me consider purchasing, but what kind of upkeep or tune ups will it require? I'm very handy but are they difficult or require special tools?

[@GarageGear]

Hey User Dt1! Can’t go wrong with this blower! If you run echo red armor 2 cycle 50:1 oil mix you’ll be set for a VERY long time with no issues! 10 -15 years before a tune up! The only thing I could image needing a cleaning is the spark arrestor screen on the front of the housing after many years of use! Super easy to clean! Probably will do a video on this at some point! No special tools needed at all. Echo makes a great product! Thanks for watching!

[@K.P.1]

@@GarageGear thanks so much! What's your opinion on VP Small Engine Fuels Pre-Mixed 50:1 2 Cycle Fuel? Also is it recommended to run it until all the gas is done before storing?

[@GarageGear]

@@K.P.1 actually I’m going back to 50:1 oil mixes rather than the premixed. Bought the echo red armor and my machines run with more power and smoother now. Seeing videos on this too! I usually tip them over and drain the gas out then run them til they die. Usually does the trick!

[@tonyslawncare]

Good stuff bro subbed

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate it Tony! I won’t let you down! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍

[@jeansandmyshirt]

Is this a review or a commission backed sales pitch😂

[@GarageGear]

Non sponsored! Thanks for watching

[@derekhoare2179]

Looking for a blower. As soon as I saw your video pop in the search I knew I'd get a good honest opinion. Thank you

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Derek! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@josephbenanti2811]

I’m just thinking about getting this blower for my lawn care biz. You helped me make decision.!!!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Can’t go wrong with this blower! Sold handheld machine! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's so yummy!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@gdl357g]

Wow you are so entertaining to watch. Your reviews are so informative with all the tips you include. You take reviews to another level. Fantastic.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for the positive feedback, my friend. It means a lot. Thanks for watching too!

[@gdl357g]

@GarageGear I'm a small engines mechanic. All the info you state is spot on. You actually know what you're talking about and to me that means a lot as people watching your videos are REALLY getting the correct info...no BS hype stuff like others do just to get their ratings up.

[@GarageGear]

@@gdl357g I keep it real here 👍 thanks for being a cool fan!

[@edrumsas5420]

Great honest review

[@GarageGear]

Thank you Ed!!! Hope you have a good weekend my man! Keep me posted on that KZbin channel! Excited to see it! 👍

[@FUYouTubeCensors]

Wow!! I need me one

[@GarageGear]

Hey Mitch! They’re not terribly priced! Fall is coming! Makes for easy clean ups! Thanks for watching!