Echo introduces 3-battery port backpack blower

Echo launched a new 3-battery port backpack blower, the DPB-5800T. The mid-range tool is built and compatible with ECHO’s 56-volt battery platform and features outdoor grade power, comfortable ergonomics and quiet operation.

“We continue to invest in battery-powered technology, bringing consumers professional power with battery ease,” said Jason Wilk, Echo senior product manager. “Our new backpack blower is just the latest in our battery-powered lineup. It’s comfortable, it’s powerful and it provides great flexibility with the option to engage one, two or three batteries simultaneously for longer run times and bigger projects.”

Additional features of the DPB-5800T backpack blower include:

• A brushless motor.
• A turbo button to boost performance to 195 mph, 795 cfm and 25 Newtons of blow force.
• Three battery ports provide flexibility to engage one, two or three batteries simultaneously.
• LED grip control display provides easy and accurate indication of all three batteries.
• Rubber over-molded grip designed to increase comfort and control.
• Locking turbo button delivers maximum performance.
• Heavy-duty padded backrest with chest strap.
• Variable-speed throttle with cruise control.

The DPB-5800T comes with a five-year consumer and two-year commercial warranty.