DeWalt 60V FLEXVOLT 600 CFM Handheld Blower Review

A Blower for the DeWalt Truck

DeWalt’s 60V MAX FLEXVOLT handheld blower exists because contractors asked for one that ran on the batteries already in their saws. It is an axial design rated at 600 CFM and 125 mph, with a brushless motor, a variable trigger and a speed lock, sold as a bare tool.

This review is based on DeWalt’s specifications and on owner feedback, not on our own field work.

Blowing Power

Six hundred CFM is strong for a handheld and owners report it clearing dry leaves, sawdust and clippings quickly over wide areas. The axial fan prioritises volume over velocity, and the 125 mph air speed is the specification that limits it: wet leaves bonded to a patio need more speed to lift than this blower provides, so expect to work at them. For job-site clean-up and everyday yard work it is fully adequate.

Controls and Comfort

The variable trigger covers low-noise sweeping, and the speed lock holds a setting for long runs. The blower is compact and well balanced with a 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT pack, and owners praise the build quality, which feels like a DeWalt power tool rather than a garden appliance.

Runtime

With a 9.0Ah FLEXVOLT battery owners report long sessions at mixed speeds, and even the 6.0Ah pack handles a typical suburban clean-up. Full speed drains any pack faster. The appeal for DeWalt owners is that the same batteries run their circular saws, mowers and chainsaws, so a spare is rarely a dedicated purchase.

Noise

Axial blowers have a distinctive tone and owners describe this one as loud at full speed, though still quieter than gas. At partial trigger it is reasonable.

Ownership

DeWalt’s three-year limited warranty applies. Complaints focus on air speed and on the cost of FLEXVOLT batteries for people not already on the platform. Durability reports are strong.

Build Quality and Weather

This is where the DeWalt earns its price. The housing is thick, the grip is overmoulded rubber, the battery latch is positive and the tube connection does not loosen with vibration. Owners who use it on job sites describe it surviving drops and dusty conditions that would crack a consumer blower. The speed lock is a simple slider that holds any trigger position. It is not rated for use in rain, so treat it as a dry-weather tool, but it tolerates damp grass and wet leaves without complaint.

Alternatives to Consider

The EGO LB7650 is the power benchmark for handhelds. DeWalt’s newer 60V blowers with higher CFM ratings are worth checking if you want more from the same batteries. Greenworks’ 80V 730 CFM blower is the value pick outside the DeWalt ecosystem.

Verdict

For FLEXVOLT owners this blower is a convenient, tough addition that handles everyday clean-up well. Its modest air speed keeps it from the top tier, so buyers starting fresh will find more power per dollar elsewhere.