Husqvarna 150BT VS 580BTS Mark III - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Husqvarna 150BT and the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III.

But before checking out these explanations, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 leaf blowers:

Husqvarna 150BT	Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III

Higher MPH Lighter Less noisy Far less expensive	Higher CFM Bigger fuel tank Bigger engine
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the 150BT and the 580BTS Mark III are both Husqvarna blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. Both products have their throttle located on the tube of the blower, which allows you to keep your left hand free.
These two products are constructed as backpack blowers, allowing you to comfortably carry their powerful engines and massive fuel tanks.
Both products are gas-powered blowers - gas is a reliable power source which you can refill in a matter of seconds.

CFM & MPH

The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III, providing a CFM of 1000, outmatches the 452 CFM of the Husqvarna 150BT. Your leaf blowing experience will therefore be outstandingly improved with the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III, as it should be able to move considerably more leaves per minute.
The Husqvarna 150BT's MPH of 270 beats the 220 MPH of the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III. It therefore expels air faster and should aid you blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavy debris (acorns, etc.) and wet leaves more effectively.

Weight & Noise rating

The heavier Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III, standing at 26.8 lbs, dwarfs the 22 lbs of the Husqvarna 150BT, and may be more physically demanding to operate.
The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III's noise rating of 106 dB exceeds the 94 dB of the Husqvarna 150BT. Therefore, the Husqvarna 150BT will be easier on your (and your neighbor's) ears.

Engine specs comparison

The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III's 87.9 fl.oz. fuel tank outmatches the Husqvarna 150BT's 42.6 fl.oz. You may fill it up with way more fuel and presumably run it longer, if both engines had the same fuel consumption.
The Husqvarna 150BT's engine displacement of 51cc is dwarfed by the 75.6cc of the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III. While the latter uses way more fuel per stroke, it is in turn far more powerful.
Each of these leaf blowers features a 2-cycle engine. Thus, they both require you to have an oil/fuel mix to operate.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Neither the Husqvarna 150BT nor the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.