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Husqvarna Leaf Blower Recommendations

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#1 ·
I have about 2000-2500 sq ft yard (front and back) and need help assessing which leaf blower to purchase. I have a large maple tree in the backyard and two large cedars in the front. Needles year-round and large wet leaves are in my future, being located in western Oregon. I have a large patio along the back of the house, near the maple, so it's constantly getting covered with debris from the tree. I currently use my leaf blower every few days to keep the debris and needles off the driveway, sidewalk, and back patio. I have an electric blower now that blows 380 cfm. I used to have a Husqvarna 150BT backpack blower but would like something with more power. I recently purchased a Husqvarna 570BTS which blows at 768 cfm. I paid $499 for it and am wondering if it's overkill for my needs...but it certainly got the job done quick. Thinking I may exchange it for a 550BT but that drops me down to 494 cfm, but it costs $360 which would be a nice savings. Thanks for your feedback!
 
#2 ·
Hi,
I have the 150bt at home and have used the 570bts in a commercial application. The 150bt will leave you flustered in your purchase as you will not be able to move the leaves as you would with the 570bts. I have issues with moderately sized piles where the 570bts would just blow them away in the wind without an issue.
Go big.
 
#6 ·
I know you already decided but for anyone else making this decision I will add my .02. I have a 360bt and it's great for moving stuff off surfaces. But it's too powerful for a lot of little tasks which I would like to use it for. For example at 631cfm is bend's my gutter attachment tube to 90° off center. If I accidentally blow into a corner I get a huge cloud of pine straw in the face, clothes, hair etc. I have to keep it at idle to blow off the pool deck with any level of precision. If you hit the trigger it'll launch crap in a 180° swath mostly straight ahead but some stuff goes to the sides and then you gotta scoop out that junk. Great for big stuff though.