Greenworks launches new commercial backpack blower

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Greenworks Commercial announced that it has expanded its 82-volt line with the new GBB 700 Dual Battery Port Backpack Blower.

Operators can customize their performance and power usage with the variable speed trigger, cruise control lever, and turbo button. This unit is equipped with two battery ports that come standard with Automatic Battery Switch-Over. This patented feature automatically switches from one battery to the next once the first battery is depleted, offering extended uninterrupted runtime.

The new GBB 700 Dual Battery Port Backpack Blower is powered by Greenworks Commercial’s proprietary 82-volt lithium-ion battery platform and brushless motor technology. The unit features a new Power Station – disconnect the blower tube and motor housing from the side of the unit and the blower is transformed into a mobile power source capable of plugging in and powering any of the other 82-volt hand help equipment. 

Features & Benefits:

• Axial fan design providing up to 690CFM/165 MPH
• Brushless motor designed to provide more power and less noise
• Dual Battery Port with automatic switchover for 2x run-time
• Power Station Capabilities let users power their whole line of equipment off the same backpackCruise Control, Variable Speed Trigger and Turbo Button provide customized performance

GBB 700 yields 50% less noise and 5X less vibration than gas equivalent products.

“As we continue to evolve our distributor relationships throughout North America to ensure that professionals have access to our award-winning tools at their favorite dealers, we push forward with new and exciting technologies that will make the workday more productive and less strenuous,” said Chris Allen, president of Greenworks North America. “For 2018, we’ve put a focus on providing innovative battery management solutions to increase the amount of productivity users can get on the job site.  The new Dual Battery Port Backpack Blower provides users with optimal performance to get tough jobs completed in a forward-thinking, green way, with double the run-time of previous models.” 

The Greenworks Commercial Dual Battery Port Backpack Blower will be available through the Carswell and Steven Willand independent dealer networks and SiteOne beginning April 15th. 

For more information: greenworkscommercial.com.