Stihl BG 86 Spec Sheet

The Stihl BG 86 is a gas-powered handheld leaf blower delivering 444 CFM at 190 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 27.2 cc engine.

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Features and Specifications

Type

Type	Gas-Powered
Handling	Handheld
CFM	Up to 444
MPH	Up to 190
Blowing Force	15 N

Engine

Make	2-MIX
Engine Displacement	27.2 cc
Strokes	2
Speed Settings	Variable

Features

Cordless	Yes
Fuel Tank	14.9 fl. oz.
Vacuum	No
Mulcher	No

Misc

Weight	9.7 lbs
Noise Rating	70 dB
Tube Length	N/A
Warranty	2 years

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Description

Overview of the Stihl BG 86

Power: The Stihl BG 86 is a gas-powered leaf blower with a maximum air volume rating of 444 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 190 MPH.
Handling: With its handheld design, this leaf blower was created with portability in mind. Most users will have no problem using it almost anywhere. Among other gas-powered handheld leaf blowers, the Stihl BG 86 can be considered light, weighing only 9.7 lbs.
Engine: Its 2-MIX engine boasts a displacement of 27.2 cc. Being that this is a 2-stroke engine, it must be fuelled using a mix of gas and oil. The proper fuel mixture ratio can be found in your BG 86 user manual.
Speed Settings: Thanks to its variable speed settings, the Stihl BG 86 allows precise control of the air output.
Noise: With a decibel rating of 70 dB, the BG 86 is neither louder nor quieter than its rivals in the gas-powered handheld category.
Fuel Tank: It has an average fuel capacity, with a tank able to hold around 14.9 fl. oz of fuel.

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The Stihl BG 86's performance versus other blowers

The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BG 86 compare with similar leaf blowers.

Air exiting the nozzle of this blower can reach 190 MPH, which is quite a bit faster than most gas-powered handheld leaf blowers (the one expelling air at the fastest speed being the Poulan Pro PPBV25 with 230 MPH).
Regarding its power, the airflow of the Stihl BG 86 can reach 444 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), which is on par with other gas-powered handheld leaf blowers (the biggest expelled air volume belonging to the Troy-Bilt TB2MB JET with 650 CFM).

The bottom line

STRENGTHS:

Lightweight (9.7 lbs)
High MPH (190 MPH)

AVERAGE SPECS:

Decent Tank (14.9 fl. oz.)
Acceptable Noise (70 dB)
Decent CFM (444 CFM)

WEAKNESSES:

The Stihl BG 86 doesn't have any notably low specs.

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About Stihl

Stihl AG & Company KG was founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926. The German company specializes in handheld outdoor power equipment. Over the past fifty years, Stihl has opened manufacturing plants in Brazil, the United States, and China. The German company’s sure and steady expansion has made it a leading provider of in the lawn, forestry, and landscape maintenance industries.

Warranty Information

The Stihl BG 86 is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Stihl blowers, please consult Stihl's warranty policies. Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-467-8445