Stihl BGA 86 VS BGA 60 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BGA 86 and the Stihl BGA 60.

But before checking out these explanations, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 leaf blowers:

Stihl BGA 86	Stihl BGA 60

Higher autonomy Slighlty less expensive	Lighter Less noisy
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

Belonging to the line of Stihl blowers, both the BGA 86 and the BGA 60 should have a shared standard of manufacturing and attention to detail.
These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
These models are cordless blowers, harnessing the convenience and affordability of rechargeable batteries as their power source, promoting sustainability and ease of use.

CFM & MPH

Featuring an identical CFM of 459, both blowers promise to provide consistent airflow, allowing them to efficiently displace the same volume of dry leaves when operated on solid ground.
Both products boast an MPH of 154, ensuring equal efficiency whether you're clearing leaves on grass or lifting heavier debris like wet leaves or acorns.

Weight & Noise rating

In order to compare the weight of these 2 units, we first need to keep in mind that the Stihl BGA 60 comes with a battery, while the Stihl BGA 86 is a bare tool. Thus, for the comparison to make sense, we must consider the bare tool weight of the BGA 60. Excluding the batteries, the heavier Stihl BGA 86, standing at 6.2 lbs, dwarfs the 5 lbs of the Stihl BGA 60. That said, even when factoring the battery in, the latter remains the lightest unit (5 lbs).
While the noise variation between the Stihl BGA 86, recorded at 58 dB, and the Stihl BGA 60, noted at 56 dB, seems marginal, it could still influence the operator and neighboring individuals.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

With no leaf vacuuming functionality in either the Stihl BGA 86 or the Stihl BGA 60, you'll have to find another way to gather leaves.

Autonomy

The Stihl BGA 86's impressive autonomy of 21 mins significantly surpasses the 16 mins of the Stihl BGA 60. This not only means you'll spend less time recharging but also enjoy longer uninterrupted sessions of yard work, enhancing your productivity and efficiency.