Echo PB-580 58.2cc Petrol Backpack Blower
The PB-580 sits between the compact PB-265ESLT and the heavy-duty PB-770, and it's the machine that makes the most sense for professional landscapers who need serious clearing power without the full weight and bulk of the largest backpack blowers. The 58.2cc engine producing 2.1kW generates 882m³/h at 96.4 m/sec — well into professional territory — while the complete package comes in at 10.3kg, giving it what Echo describe as a superb power-to-weight ratio for its class.
The comfort specification is notably thorough for a mid-sized machine. Ventilated backpack pad, anti-vibration springs, and padded shoulder straps are features typically associated with larger professional units, and their presence here reflects the reality that a backpack blower is carried for extended periods on commercial sites. Keeping the operator comfortable directly impacts productivity — a fatigued operator slows down, a comfortable one maintains pace throughout the day.
Anti-vibration technology brings the vibration levels down to 2.0 m/s² on the round straight nozzle — impressively low for a machine of this output — and the 1,840ml fuel tank provides substantial runtime between refuelling stops.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 58.2cc |
| Power Output | 2.1kW |
| Dry Weight | 10.3kg |
| Air Volume | 882 m³/h |
| Max Air Speed | 96.4 m/sec |
| Fuel Tank | 1,840ml |
| Nozzle Types | Round straight / Round bent |
| Vibration (A/B) | 2.0 / 3.1 m/s² |
