Say Goodbye To Gas-Powered Hassles With The Greenworks Commercial Backpack Blower
The world of battery-powered lawn equipment is growing rapidly and the performance gaps shrinking between gas and electric outdoor power equipment. One of the biggest struggles for battery-powered leaf blowers is producing adequate blowing force while maintaining sufficient runtime for bigger jobs. Today, we’re taking a closer look to see if the Greenworks Commercial Backpack Blower is a legitimate gas replacement for busy Pros.
Greenworks Commercial Backpack Blower Performance
- Max Airflow: 690 CFM
- Max Airspeed: 195 MPH
- Blowing Force: 26N
- Runtime: 60 min. (high), 34 min. (turbo)
- Noise Level: 73.4dB
- Gas-Equivalent: 63cc
Greenworks packs quite a bit of power into this 82V backpack blower. They’re claiming a max air volume of 690 CFM and 195 MPH airspeed, not too far off from the Greenworks 60V X-Range backpack blower.
For all its power, Greenworks manages to keep the noise level and vibrations to a minimum. The brushless motor produces a mere 73.4 decibels and less than half the vibration compared to a traditional gas-powered blower.
So what does all that power get you? Greenworks tells us to expect around an hour of runtime on high and 34 minutes in turbo mode with two fully charged 8Ah batteries. That’s plenty of runtime for clearing debris off of driveways and equipment after a lawn service, rounding up heavy seasonal leaves, and cleaning clogged gutters.
Greenworks Commercial Backpack Blower Design Notes
- Model: Greenworks 82BA26
- Power Source: Greenworks 82V batteries
- Weight: 16 lbs. (bare), 28.3 lbs. (operating weight)
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Trigger Type: Variable speed
- Weather Rating: IPX4
As backpack blowers go, Greenworks’ shoulder straps are wide and padded to evenly distribute the weight. The padded waist straps help shift the bulk of the weight to your hips and away from your shoulders to help reduce fatigue. This design is more like a hiking backpack as opposed to a traditional backpack.
Looking towards the business end, the throttle control features a variable speed trigger, turbo button, cruise control lever, and a battery life indicator. Having the battery level right there on the throttle is really nice when you’re trying to manage your efficiency.
One nice feature is the adjustable grip. This lets you match the throttle position to the length of your arm.
Additional Features
- Compatible with all Greenworks Commercial 82V batteries
- Steel nozzle ring for added durability
Greenworks Commercial Backpack Blower Price
Greenworks is offering this blower as a bare tool as well as a kit configuration. The bare tool retails for $362.99 and $899.99 as a kit that includes two 5.0Ah batteries and a dual-port charger. Greenworks backs both the blower and batteries with a 2-year limited warranty.
The Bottom Line
The Greenworks 82V backpack blower has a solid mix of blowing power and runtime to meet the needs of Pros looking to ditch gas-powered equipment. Pair it with a few other members of the commercial lineup, like the OptimusZ Zero-Turn Mowers, and you’re ready to handle properties of all sizes.
