Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III VS Makita EB7660TH

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III and the Makita EB7660TH.

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

Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III	Makita EB7660TH

Higher CFM Higher MPH Bigger fuel tank Significantly less expensive	Lighter Less noisy
$659.95 on eBay	$629 at Home Depot
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the Makita EB7660TH and the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III do not share the same manufacturer, their overall build and technology in use can vary. 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 706 CFM of the Makita EB7660TH. 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 580BTS Mark III with an MPH of 220 slightly exceeds the 205 MPH of the Makita EB7660TH. Thus, in comparison, the former expels air at a slightly higher speed, and should do a better job at blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).

Weight & Noise rating

The weight of the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III, which is 26.8 lbs, slightly exceeds the 24.1 lbs of the Makita EB7660TH, and will therefore require you to carry around slightly more weight.
The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III produces 106 dB, which is significantly higher than the 76 dB of the Makita EB7660TH. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Engine specs comparison

The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III's 87.9 fl.oz. fuel tank outmatches the Makita EB7660TH's 64.2 fl.oz. You may fill it up with way more fuel and presumably run it longer, if both engines had the same fuel consumption.
These two products have an identical engine displacement of 75.6cc. Thus, they consume comparable amounts of fuel per stroke and will provide you with similar output.
The Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III is powered by a 2-stroke engine and thus, requires an oil/fuel mix to operate, while in contrast, the 4-stroke engine powered Makita EB7660TH doesn’t.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Neither the Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III nor the Makita EB7660TH has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.