Husqvarna 150BT VS 580BTS Mark II - 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 II.

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 II

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

Make & handling

As the 150BT and the 580BTS Mark II 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 II, providing a CFM of 941, outmatches the 434 CFM of the Husqvarna 150BT. Your leaf blowing experience will therefore be outstandingly improved with the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II, as it should be able to move considerably more leaves per minute.
The Husqvarna 150BT's MPH of 251 beats the 206 MPH of the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II. 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 II, standing at 26.3 lbs, dwarfs the 22.5 lbs of the Husqvarna 150BT, and may cause you more trouble physically when operating.
The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II produces 112 dB, which is significantly higher than the 94 dB of the Husqvarna 150BT. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Engine specs comparison

The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II's 87.9 fl.oz. fuel tank outmatches the Husqvarna 150BT's 35.2 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 50.2 cc is dwarfed by the 75.6 cc of the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II. 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 II has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.