Best Backpack Leaf Blowers for 2026: Gas and Battery, Compared From the Makers' Specs

A backpack blower puts the engine on your back instead of in your hand, which is how these machines carry 50-66cc engines that would be tiring to hold. Every number below is from the maker's own site - Husqvarna and Echo - or, for Greenworks, from the Amazon listing, checked in late September 2026.

Backpack Blowers Compared

Husqvarna publishes a higher headline CFM in its marketing copy for some models (765 for the 150BT, up to 890 for the 360BT); the table uses its "at nozzle" spec figures so they compare with Echo's nozzle figures. The Greenworks listing does not give blow force or weight.

Reading the Specs

Blow force (newtons) is, in our view, the best single comparison, because it reflects both air volume and speed - and both Husqvarna and Echo publish it. Nozzle CFM is how much air leaves the tube. MPH is air speed; a high number with modest CFM, like the 150BT's, is a fast, narrow stream.

The Picks

Husqvarna 350BT: The Balanced Backpack

50.2cc X-TORQ engine, 21 N, 494 CFM at the nozzle, 180 mph, 22.5 pounds, with LowVib vibration damping and air purge for easier starting, per Husqvarna. Sold by Amazon.

Husqvarna 150BT: The Speed Pick

51.7cc, 22 N, 452 CFM at the nozzle, and 270 mph at 21.95 pounds. Husqvarna calls it its best-selling backpack blower and says it handles heavy, wet leaves. Sold by Amazon.

Husqvarna 360BT: More Force

65.6cc, 30 N, 631 CFM at the nozzle, 232 mph, 23.2 pounds, a 74.4-ounce tank, and a load-reducing harness. Husqvarna describes it as professional-grade. Sold by Amazon.

Husqvarna 570BTS: The Most Force Here

65.6cc and 4 hp, 37 N, 768 CFM at the nozzle, 236 mph, 24.7 pounds - Husqvarna's commercial backpack. Sold by Amazon.

Greenworks 40V Backpack: The Battery Option

Per its listing: 710 CFM and 175 mph, two 5.0Ah batteries with a dual-port charger, a turbo button and cruise control, and a 3-year warranty. It is the choice if you want backpack-class air without mixing fuel. Sold by Amazon.

What About Echo?

Echo's PB-580T (22 N, 517 CFM, 216 mph) and PB-770T (33 N, 756 CFM, 234 mph) are well-specified backpacks with a 5-year consumer warranty per Echo. Echo warns against buying from unauthorized marketplace sellers and recommends its authorized dealers, and the Echo listings we found on Amazon were third-party offers - so we do not link them. See our Echo blower guide for the full lineup.

Backpack or Handheld?

The handhelds on our gas blower list weigh about 9 pounds with 12.5 to 15.8 N of force; the backpacks here are 22 to 25 pounds with 21 to 37 N. If your cleanups are long or your leaves are wet and heavy, the extra force is what the backpack buys you. For quick jobs, a handheld or a battery handheld is easier to live with.

Common Questions

What is the most powerful backpack leaf blower here?

By blow force, the Husqvarna 570BTS at 37 N, per Husqvarna, followed by the Echo PB-770T at 33 N, per Echo.

Which backpack blower has the highest air speed?

The Husqvarna 150BT at 270 mph, per Husqvarna.

How much does a backpack leaf blower weigh?

The gas backpacks on this page range from 21.95 pounds (Husqvarna 150BT) to 24.7 pounds (Husqvarna 570BTS), per the makers. Echo lists its weights as dry weight.

Is there a good battery backpack blower?

The Greenworks 40V backpack lists 710 CFM and 175 mph with two 5.0Ah batteries and a 3-year warranty, and is sold by Amazon.

Comparing Husqvarna models? See 350BT vs 150BT vs 360BT.