Customer Reviews for ECHO 170 MPH 453 CFM 25.4 cc Gas 2-Stroke Handheld Leaf Blower

Very easy to use, have Echo for all my lawn products. Replaced a junk blower that lasted less than a year, should of bought this in the beginning

This PB-2520 leaf blower puts my old electric one to shame on every level ! I have nothing but good things to say about both of my pieces of Echo equipment, everything starts and runs well, is reliable and my 7+ year old Echo chain saw has proven to be rugged and reliable after maintaining my badly neglected 20+ acre wood lot all that time. One would be hard pressed to find any better quality power tools in the price point Echo offers and honestly the ones I own and have way out performed much of what I've owned in the past no matter what the price point . Echo products are top notch IMHO.

There are some good and some bad things about this leaf blower. First and foremost, it is probably the most powerful blower you can get in this price range. That's definitely a good plus. It was on sale when I bought it. However like other reviewers have mentioned, this thing is extremely cold natured. You will have to start it up and let it warm up for at least two minutes before it will rev up and run properly. That may be trivial, but it's very annoying to have to wait on it to get it's act together when you're in a hurry. You can't let it sit and run either, you have to hold it or it will spin in circles from the vibration, and it will make your arm go totally numb after a few minutes of use. Once you finally give in to the "that's just the way it is mentality" it becomes kind of a toss up whether or not you like it. It's not horrible, and it's not great. Honestly, if I had not have burnt the box it would probably have been returned. My opinion is to save your money a little longer, and buy a Stihl.

This this is awesome!!!!

Works great. Feels a little more powerful than my older model.

The only negative so far has been, as others have pointed out, the end nozzle is not very secure and comes free on occasion. Very easy to start and has excellent air flow.

Easy starting, more powerful than our cordless Dewalt.

So far so good but as we all know, it needs to stand the test of time.

Great blower, once I figured out how to start it for the first time! Instructions don’t explain the entire process with priming the build, adjusting the choke properly. My neighbor is a devoted Echo user, and he described how he starts it, which gets it started with just a couple pulls. Once bulb is filled with fuel, give it 3-4 more presses of the bulb. Switch on, put choke fully closed. Give a couple pulls till it starts to kick. Move choke to half open, pull cord couple times, started! Put choke fully open, let it warm up for couple mins, then you’re on your way! Some reviewers complain about tubes falling off - if need be, use 2 people to twist the 2 tube pieces together well, no problem. I have some numbness in my right hand from a spinal injury, and time will tell if the vibration will cause me more issues with my right hand or not (reason for 4, not 5 stars). I have Vibrastop gloves that I’ll probably use when I have prolonged blowing sessions (usually I use it for quick cleanup, but in the fall, will be using for longer periods for leaves).

Very easy to start and runs great. Makes clean-up so quick. Echo products are the only gas powered outdoor equipment I use and purchase.

I’ve used this blower for about a month. As other reviewers stated the attachment blows off immediately. I was aware of this and have black duct tape holding it on. Can be difficult to start at times but has good power once warmed up after a few minutes.

Started right up just like an Echo should. Very happy. Highly recommended.

Will need to bring to store it started with no problem when I first used it but when I tried to use it again I cannot get the blower to start

This was the best thing I have ever purchase for my yard care

Lots of power for a great price.

We use this handheld blower to clean out gutters and it works better than other brands we have tried. The Echo last longer and hold up to the rugged working conditions we put them through. The only time we have to replace these is when a technician loses it.

Great blower powerful and lightweight. Got this blower as a Father’s Day gift after my 25 year old craftsman finally died , very pleased with it.

Easy to assemble and does a great job so far.

Easy to start,Very powerful, exceded my expectations

Do not purchase this blower after warranting it out three different times. All for the same thing using it three or four times than it not starting. These things are absolute trash. Avoid this leaf blower at all cost. It's not worth the money. Doesn't blow that hard. Doesn't ever want to rev up to full speed and if you're right-handed your clothes get sucked to the vet and it turns even slower

Easy start within 2 pulls. Runs strong. After turning off the blower, starts back up fast.

I've had this for about a month. I take care of 10 yards in one day. This blower works well first yard or two. After that it's hard to start. It's like it doesn't get enough gas. Acts like it wants to start but doesn't. I've tried different choke levels, priming again, holding throttle, filling tank completely full, etc. I don't get it. Only a month old. I thought echo was a good brand but I'll never by another echo product.