I’ve had my hands on a lot of lawn equipment. Overall, my experiences with Kobalt’s gear have been really positive. Indeed, I reviewed their 40V Max leaf blower (KLB 1040A-03) and was impressed with its performance and design. It was an excellent lightweight consumer-grade solution. This time, I’m diving into the Kobalt 80V Max leaf blower (KHB 2580-06).
While I haven’t put this one to the test yet, the specs make this model a tool that I think warrants consideration. So, let’s see what it can do.
Kobalt 80V Max Leaf Blower Performance
Driving the 2580 is a high-efficiency brushless motor and Kobalt’s 80V Max 2.5Ah battery.
For a handheld unit, this blower is rather powerful. Specifically, we’re talking about blowing forces of up to 140 miles per hour and 630 CFM. I’m a CFM guy, so I was pleased with this number.
Specs
- Model: Kobalt KHB 2580-06
- Battery: 80V (2.5Ah)
- Brushless motor
- Blowing force: 140 mph; 630 CFM
- Weight: 8.9 lbs
While I’m curious how many Newtons this thing generates, velocity and volume tell a good portion of the Kobalt 80V Max leaf blower’s story.
Although 140 mph isn’t bad at all, other handheld blowers surpass that by some 30 mph. Sure, it should remove wet debris, but you might have to make a few passes to effectively finish the job.
On the other hand, the 80V Max blower’s 630 CFM rating is another matter; I think this is the 2580’s true selling point. This will provide ample volume. That means you’ll be able to cover wide swaths of ground, allowing you to get more done in a shorter period.
That, combined with a 75-minute runtime, gives you a solid outdoor cleanup unit for roughly a quarter of an acre. (That’s Kobalt’s estimate. I think it’ll do a little more, especially if you have a backup battery.)
Kobalt 80V Leaf Blower Design
When it comes to design, it’s the KHB 2580-06’s weight that stands out. Again, this was my favorite thing about its 40V relative, the 1040. I was thrilled with the feel and maneuverability of the latter. That said, the Kobalt 80V Max blower is roughly 4 pounds lighter, so I expect that these factors will be even better.
In my opinion, this will likely prove to be an ideal handheld tool, even for residential users with more challenging needs. If you push this unit to its 75-minute runtime limit, your arm likely won’t be feeling it.
And there are still other mentionables with this model. For example, the variable speed trigger and cruise control dial will help make this tool more comfortable and easier to use. After all, it’s the little things that matter, as the old saying goes.
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Kobalt KHB 2580-06 Price
The Kobalt 80V Max Blower retails as a kit for $199 and comes with a 2.5Ah battery, a charger, and a 5-year warranty.
