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DEWALT 40V MAX* Backpack Leaf Blower (DCBL590X2)

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 103 ratings
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Brand DEWALT
Color Clear
Power Source Battery Powered
Voltage 40
Form Factor Backpack
Special Feature Cordless
Air Flow Capacity 450 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Noise Level 63 dB
Included Components DCBL590 Backpack Blower, (2) 40V MAX* 7.5Ah Lithium Ion Batteries, Standard Charger
Maximum Speed 142 Miles per Hour

About this item

  • Battery operated leaf blower gets up to 450 CFM of air volume at 142 MPH to clear heavy debris
  • High-efficiency brushless motor maximizing run time and motor life of the cordless blower
  • Dual high capacity 40V MAX* 7.5Ah batteries for extended runtime of battery leaf blower
  • Battery switch to select which battery well to draw energy from or to lock off the tool
  • Low noise during operation - 63 dB(A). Ideal for noise sensitive regions and properties
  • Variable trigger and speed lock for full power control
  • Designed to withstand everyday heavy-duty usage
  • Part of the 40V MAX* system of Outdoor Power Equipment

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The DEWALT Backpack Battery Powered Leaf Blower features a brushless motor and two 40V 7.5Ah batteries giving you the power to move debris with 450 CFM of air volume at 142 MPH with extended runtime. The control handle features a battery switch that enables you to select which battery to draw energy from or to lock off the tool for transport or storage. The handle also includes a full variable speed trigger and a speed lock that is activated and deactivated with the push of a button. At only 63 dB(A), the backpack cordless leaf blower is compliant with noise-restricted regions and ideal for working on noise-sensitive properties.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
103 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the efficiency and weight of the leaf blower. They mention that it's a powerful product, and lightweight. They're also happy with ease of use, noise, and airflow. However, some customers have mixed opinions on battery capacity, quality, and smoke.

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31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

Customers like the efficiency of the leaf blower. They mention it's a powerful, great product with long-lasting batteries. Some are happy with the gain in both performance and runtime. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's performance and durability.

"...After using the blower a couple of times I can tell that it is more powerful than the 4-stroke gas blower when using the 7.5amph battery...." Read more

"...18 V versions and have been extremely happy with the gain in both performance and runtime...." Read more

"...It blows out enough speed / volume to do the job - that is saying a lot for electric...." Read more

"it is good and powerful. it is not as loud as other leaf blowers and it is nice to not have cords.however, it does lose power immediately...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight of the leaf blower. For example, they mention it's comfortable to wear and light enough to maneuver around.

"...The weight is fine since it's on your back and my 12y old girls can use it without problems even...." Read more

"...I like the comparable weight and quieter operation of the Dewalt blower vs Gas...." Read more

"A bit heavy, does okay job but not as powerful as plug in types" Read more

"...Weight is good. And noise is low. And no fumes of course. I am very happy with my purchase.Now on a very realistic note...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the leaf blower easy to use. They mention it's easy to start, assemble, and use. The batteries are convenient and allow the job to be started and completed more quickly.

"...The freedom of no cord or dealing with gas+oil mixture allows the job to be started and completed more quickly - as long as you are charged." Read more

"...Fairly easy to assemble.Batteries work one after another and there's a switch in the handle to select and turn off if centered...." Read more

"...With this it is simple and, most importantly, I don't smell like a refinery when done and that was the biggest factor that drove this purchase...." Read more

"...You need two batteries, more convenient...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the leaf blower. They mention that it is much quieter than any gas or electric.

"...No exhaust fumes, less noise, no fuel smell or spills and no mixing ratio issues of oil to gas to deal with and certainly no hot metal parts to burn..." Read more

"it is good and powerful. it is not as loud as other leaf blowers and it is nice to not have cords.however, it does lose power immediately...." Read more

"...Weight is good. And noise is low. And no fumes of course. I am very happy with my purchase.Now on a very realistic note...." Read more

"...Quieter than gas and no fumes" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the airflow of the leaf blower. They mention it has a good airflow, the battery lasts a decent amount of time, and the design is excellent for blowing their yard.

"...The backpack design I found to be excellent for blowing my yard...." Read more

"...It has a good airflow and the battery lasts a decent amount of time but I am glad there are slots for 2 batteries." Read more

"Blows hard" Read more

16 customers mention8 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery capacity of the leaf blower. Some mention that it lasts quite a while on one battery, while others say that it loses power immediately.

"...It does have 2 battery slots, but you can only use one at a time..." Read more

"...however, it does lose power immediately. it starts becoming weaker and weaker as it is being used...." Read more

"...The two batteries are a must for me, actually I may buy an additional two and a charger because i drain them fast...." Read more

"...Power slightly drops after about 10 mins, but nothing major. I purchased a second battery, so I get close to 40 mins of continuous use at full power...." Read more

15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the leaf blower. Some mention it's a great product, while others say it broke on first use.

"it is good and powerful. it is not as loud as other leaf blowers and it is nice to not have cords.however, it does lose power immediately...." Read more

"...You need two batteries, more convenient. Quite, fits on back nice, I only run battery in the unit a time, don't need the weight of the extra..." Read more

"...It is in fact quite pathetic. It is far weaker than even an electric plug-in leaf blower much less gas...." Read more

"Good backpack blower. Comfortable to wear, light enough to maneuver around without to much down drag...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the smoke produced by the leaf blower. Some mention that it produces no exhaust fumes, less noise, and no fuel smell or spills. However, others say that it started smoking after less than 5 minutes of use.

"...No exhaust fumes, less noise, no fuel smell or spills and no mixing ratio issues of oil to gas to deal with and certainly no hot metal parts to burn..." Read more

"...After 6 minutes there was a different sound and I saw smoke coming over my shoulder. I ripped the pack off thinking the battery was going to explode...." Read more

"...Weight is good. And noise is low. And no fumes of course. I am very happy with my purchase.Now on a very realistic note...." Read more

"...No nasty odors, I can clean/blow the garage without killing the family. Biggest and most important downfall that makes it not perfect, The trigger!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

AB
5.0 out of 5 stars Tough electric blower that for heavy private or light commercial use
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018
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I got this to maintain a large suburban lot. I have a great 4-stroke hand held gas blower that worked well for clearing clippings and leaves off concrete. Using the hand held in the fall for leaves however was just too much as I would run through 3 tanks of gas and wear my shoulder out. After using the blower a couple of times I can tell that it is more powerful than the 4-stroke gas blower when using the 7.5amph battery. It's a little less powerful when I use the 4amph battery from my Dewalt pole trimmer which I didn't suspect. I figured the 4amph would just run for 50% less time.

The weight is fine since it's on your back and my 12y old girls can use it without problems even. I wish the hose was longer and more flexible so it was easier to direct the airflow but this is probably a limitation of most backpack blowers. Connecting the flexible hose was confusing for a bit until I found the other bracket hidden at the bottom of the packaging but even then, Dewalt could figure out a better system. It would be nice if you could use both batteries in parallel for 80v operation and more power instead of just one at a time for longer run-time.
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Vermont Tool Man
4.0 out of 5 stars Battery yard tools have finally evolved enough that I can retire my 2 cycle versions - Dewalt has another winner!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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To be fair, I'm a fan of battery powered tools, having worked in the Electric Utility industry for 20 +/- years and been involved in the development of some cutting edge battery powered tools. I recently upgraded all of my professional battery tools to the newer Dewalt 20V product line, replacing my older 14.4 and 18 V versions and have been extremely happy with the gain in both performance and runtime. After replacing my gas trimmer with the Dewalt 40V version (I opted for the longer runtime that the 40 V has vs. the 20V trimmer), I decided to go all in and get this 40 V blower too and replace my aging gas powered trimmer that was starting to show signs of end-of-life after 14 years of constant use. I like the comparable weight and quieter operation of the Dewalt blower vs Gas. Also, you just release the trigger when not needing it to blow stuff around and it stops. You can also actually feather the trigger to get low to high speeds needed to blow less velocity or go full blast, when needed - just like a gas blower. Another nice feature is the "lock" button that allows you to lock the blower on full force, so you're not having to constantly squeeze the trigger. The only downside is that a single battery will only last about 30-45 minutes, depending on how long you keep it running. It does have 2 battery slots, but you can only use one at a time (selector switch is right on the trigger handle, so you can switch over from 1 to the other, without stopping (*must purchase 2nd battery separately or use another one from your other Dewalt 40 V tool(s). Honestly, who wants to be blowing stuff for much longer without a break? I would suggest that you can use the 2nd battery slot (I used my trimmer battery) and extend the runtime easily and would likely do so if I were a professional landscaper and wanted to keep going. Otherwise, you should have plenty of power to do most chores around a house before needing to recharge the battery. Again, I'm a fan of these battery tools getting into areas that were once only provided by 2-cycle gas tools. I might even give the battery chainsaw a try, IF my trusty McCullough bites the dust, but it's been a solid performer for many years, and I don't see how a battery chainsaw could cut up as much wood as a gas saw can, all day long, with a quick and easy refueling and adding of chain oil. We'll see! In conclusion, the trimmer and blower are great tools for the household user and I'm probably never going back to gas versions of these 2 tools, again. No exhaust fumes, less noise, no fuel smell or spills and no mixing ratio issues of oil to gas to deal with and certainly no hot metal parts to burn or wait to cool down after use. Noise level is rated at 68dB and honestly, this thing is MUCH quieter than any gas or electric (corded) blower I've heard/seen. After using this all this past weekend, I can say if you're going to try to clear a 3/4 acre, heavily treed/wooded residential lot, you'll need to have 2 batteries and be prepared to spend some time in the yard getting all the leaves blown out and ready to vac/shred. I used my Dewalt blower to clear the leaves out to where I could then vacuum and shred them up with a self-propelled leaf vacuum, and ended up picking up over 50 bushels (shredded). Blow out a section, vac them up, empty, repeat for the next 4 hours, then an encore on Sunday. Yep, battery powered yard tools have arrived and these are exceptionally good!
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jon tempest
1.0 out of 5 stars Weak blower
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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The whole purpose for buying a double battery blower would be for added power however this unit can only use one, or the other battery so you just carrying around an extra battery. What is the point of the battery holder? This is not a more powerful blower. It is in fact quite pathetic. It is far weaker than even an electric plug-in leaf blower much less gas. I do like the other tools in this Dewalt line. The trimmer works well and the chainsaw is fabulous. I even like the lawnmower, however, it should also be available in a double battery configuration with added power not just a switchable battery. It’s too bad the world doesn’t make other tools that utilize the same battery system like a demo hammer or hammer drill or circular saw…
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BowKnight
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product that free's you from the cord
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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OK I love DeWalt, want all my tools to be yellow and black. So I was very happy to see this product offered. The backpack design I found to be excellent for blowing my yard. The two batteries are a must for me, actually I may buy an additional two and a charger because i drain them fast. It blows out enough speed / volume to do the job - that is saying a lot for electric. The button to switch to the other battery is conveniently on the trigger at the bottom. My only wish would be for them to use both batteries vs one at a time. More power !!! The freedom of no cord or dealing with gas+oil mixture allows the job to be started and completed more quickly - as long as you are charged.
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allyn
4.0 out of 5 stars not as powerful as i thought
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017
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it is good and powerful. it is not as loud as other leaf blowers and it is nice to not have cords.
however, it does lose power immediately. it starts becoming weaker and weaker as it is being used. i have 3 batteries for this, and i constantly run out of power and battery. also, i thought this would be more powerful then it is. over all, it is good, but i do not think it is worth the price.
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Mark C.
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018
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Great electric leaf blower. I use it to blow leaves and small debris on driveways and sidewalks at a property I manage. Each buttery lasts close to 20 mins at trigger wide open. Power slightly drops after about 10 mins, but nothing major. I purchased a second battery, so I get close to 40 mins of continuous use at full power. Weight is good. And noise is low. And no fumes of course. I am very happy with my purchase.
Now on a very realistic note. Though this unit has plenty of power, it will not provide the performance a gas-powered unit will. So keep that in mind before making the purchase.
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Eler
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 cm or less this machine is awesome more than that shovel
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2018
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I bought this tool exclusively for blowing snow. 5 cm or less this machine is awesome more than that shovel. But to clear snow and debris this machine will do it. It really needs two batteries for more than 15 minutes run time full throttle. Organamically this back pack blower fits just right and I have big shoulders and weight 200 pounds. I'm a mechanic so I can appreciate well built equipment and this blower will do the job around my house. Now this is not commercial blower unless you buy 4 batteries at 300 bucks each. No more gas mixing no more pull start. Now batteries can be used with other 40 volt equipment so my next purchase will be a chain saw or poll saw so goes to show how practical this purchase is.
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Shepherd Haven
5.0 out of 5 stars A Winnner
Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2017
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Rocket man look out….at least that is what hubby looked like wearing it . We have several Dewalt tools and get good reliable performance from them. We live on an acreage and have an ongoing back-backing battle with raking leaves in fall time. We looked forward to having this Dewalt battery powered leaf blower instead of electric powered one which was not as powerful as we needed. The 2 cycle engine ones did have the power but tended along with keeping fuel on hand and creating stinky exhaust fumes. We just finished testing the Dewalt blower out by using it on over an acre blowing leaves into a few huge piles which we could better contend with.

Pros:
-Joystick handle fore variable speeds with speed lock for a constant speed without holding down button
-Has two batteries which insert and remove easy
-Unit can hold both batteries at once but draws power from only one at a time, controlled by buttons on joy stick.
-Can remove one battery to lighten load and to charge 2nd battery while using up the other.
-Unit is carried like a backpack with padded adjustable shoulder straps and chest strap
-Fairly quiet especially when compared to other some leaf blowers . (Ear protection still recommended when using)
-Convenient to use (no messing with fuel mixture or laying out extension cords)
-Very little vibration
-Well made, high quality tool

Cons:
-Heavy especially with two batteries inserted
-Awkward to put on pack back due to weight.
-Difficult to attach the “flexible(???) elbow to joystick and blower assembly
-Beside chest strap and waist strap would help in distributing back pack load

Overall all we are impressed with the Dewalt Backpack Blower and if you can managed the weight highly recommended. Hope to use it in winter to blow light snow off the deck and garage door entrance way.
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Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2018
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No battery, no charger. Have you ever boughten a car without a motor
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halo
4.0 out of 5 stars Good ....but really not for smaller people
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2018
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Happy with performance so far but I do wish it wasn't so bulky and heavy. My son uses the backpack blower as it is too much for my size/strength, and I use the handheld DeWalt blower which I had bought first. I had intended to get only the 7.5 amp 40 volt battery to use with the handheld, but felt it was a much better deal to get the backpack unit with 7.5 amp battery & charger for a little more money than the big battery alone would have cost ,and we still have a unit to use if one of them fails.
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Dave Anthony
4.0 out of 5 stars Get Serious about moving those leaves!
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2017
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This machine is a serious seed and leaf mover. It has lots of operating time in the 2 batteries. The only knock is it's a little bit cumbersome in tight corners.
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