Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts – What’s The Better Leaf Blower

Even though the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts have similar design, features and components, subtle differences can make a difference based on what you’re looking for.

This will mainly depend on whether you’re a private garden owner, or a garden service provider.

Let’s look together at how the Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts differ from each other so that you can make an educated choice on which one to purchase.

This comparison article will highlight large and small differences for your shopping convenience.

Overview of the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts

When we reviewed these two leaf blowers, we found that there were many similarities between the two.

Both are designed for a specific preference of leaf blower. Both are made by Husqvarna, and therefore share a similar layout of throttles, switches, etc.

Both the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts are backpack leaf blowers and are designed for convenient right hand use.

Throttles can be found on the tube section of each type of blower, allowing you to singlehandedly operate your leaf blower with your non-dominant hand free.

The final similarity is that both these leaf blowers operate with gasoline, making them more popular than battery operated leaf blowers or electric ones.

Quick Facts Comparison Table

SPECS	Husqvarna 570bts	Husqvarna 580bts
Weight	24.7lbs	26.8lbs
Noise Output	99	106
Fuel Capacity	74.4 fl.oz.	87.9 fl.oz.
Engine	65.6	75.6
CFM & MPH	768 CFM & 236 MPH	1000 CFM & 220 MPH
Vacuum Capacity	No Vacuum Capability	No Vacuum Capability

Key Differences Between the Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts

As you will notice from the table above, the Husqvarna 580bts is a slightly heavier duty leaf blower compared to the Husqvarna 570bts.

This can be gathered from the weight, engine, fuel tank and noise output differences.

The biggest difference between these two leaf blowers is the airflow strength. The Husqvarna 580bts beats the 570bts by 232 CFM in airflow ability, making it more suitable for large garden areas.

Another notable difference to consider is that the power of the 580bts makes it more suitable for different kinds of garden clearing.

Aaron’s Yard put the 580bts to the test and definitely proved the benefits of having a high powered leaf blower during the Autumn months.

Main Features & Benefits of Each Leaf Blower

Let’s take an overview of the joint and separate features of these two leaf blowers:

Shared Features

Backpack accommodation makes for easy carrying and one-handed use.
Long-lasting gasoline powered leaf blowers are easy to use in different locations.
Sleek designs that are specifically made for convenient on-and-off switching.

Husqvarna 570bts Separate Features

Lightweight makes it better for individual use.
Quieter and better suited to home gardens.
Black and red design.

Husqvarna 580bts Separate Features

Heavier and more powerful, and therefore more suitable for industrial use.
Wider nozzle to accommodate the very high 1000 CFM airflow ability.
Black and orange design.
Better suited for clearing wet leaves and larger garden debris. (Eshlemania TV does a great job of explaining this key difference)

Which Leaf Blower is Cheaper and Why?

The Husqvarna 570bts is slightly cheaper than the 580bts. The main reason for this is the Husqvarna 580bts’ larger engine size and generally larger design.

That being said, it should be noted that the Husqvarna 570bts is quieter, and also puts out a higher MPH than the Husqvarna 580bts

Weight and Handling of the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts

We found that both the Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts were easy to handle. Although the 580bts is slightly heavier, both had a very similar feel during use.

The backpack application makes for easy carrying, and we loved the fact that only one hand was needed to operate wither one.

Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts Power Comparison

The power differences between these two leaf blowers are interesting. While the 580bts is larger in engine size and produces a higher airflow, the 570bts boasts a better MPH, while keeping noise levels lower than the slightly larger 580bts.

What Power Sources do the Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts Utilize?

Both the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts are gas (petrol) powered. Bear in mind that the 570bts has a smaller fuel tank, but its likely to last the same amount of time as the 580bts due to its smaller engine capacity.

Husqvarna 570bts and 580bts Attachments

The Husqvarna 570bts has a slightly longer and narrower nozzle compared to the 580bts. This design is well thought out, since the 580bts does emit a more powerful airflow output.

Because the airflow is more concentrated through a narrower nozzle, the 570bts does a good job of clearing leaves, but for slightly smaller areas.

Pros and Cons of the Husqvarna 525bx and the Stihl bg86

Husqvarna 570bts Pros and Cons:

PROS	CONS
Higher MPH	Smaller engine capacity
Less noise	Lower CFM
Lighter weight
Cheaper

Overall Score: 93/100

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Husqvarna 580bts Pros and Cons:

PROS	CONS
Higher CFM	Lower MPH
Larger fuel tank	Heavier
Larger engine capacity	More expensive
	Noisier

Overall Score: 92/100

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Which One Should You Buy?

If you’re looking to choose one of these leaf blowers for your garden service company, the Husqvarna 580bts is a good option.

But the 768 CFM of the 570bts is more than enough for individual gardens that are small to medium sized.

3 Similar Leaf Blowers

We also looked at some other leaf blowers that matched up similarly to the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts.

These three leaf blowers were also gas powered, had backpacks, and shared similar power comparisons to the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts leaf blowers.

Let’s Compare:

The 80cc Tanaka BL9000 is a slightly lesser known brand compared to Husqvarna, but this leaf blower was cheaper, and managed to clear a similar area to the Husqvarna 570bts.
The 76cc Husky Backpack Leaf Blower BL950 was a more industrial grade leaf blower that matched up well with the Husqvarna 580bts. It is also powered by gas, and can clear a similar area as the 580bts.
The Talon Gas Powered Blower Backpack 75cm³ 800MG is a more expensive make of leaf blower, and matched up well with the 570bts.

Our Recommendation

When choosing our recommendation between these two leaf blowers, we had to look at convenience of use for an individual.

While the 580bts is a stronger leaf blower, the 570bts was a more convenient blower in terms of its weight, size, and design.

The 768 CFM was a slight drawback, but we found that this was made up for in the lower noise output, higher MPH, and overall cost of buying one.

If you’re wondering how the MPH and CFM differences impact you, check out this informative video by Turf Mechanic.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know the differences between the Husqvarna 570bts and Husqvarna 580bts leaf blowers, decide for yourself which one suits you best.

As a private home gardener, you can’t go wrong with the Husqvarna 570bts.

The Husqvarna brand itself has an excellent reputation, and the 570bts impressed us enough to recommend it to you.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for an industrial grade leaf blower, the Husqvarna 580bts is an excellent buy.