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Stihl BGA 60 vs BGA 86 - The differences

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 86Stihl BGA 60
Stihl BGA 86Stihl BGA 60
  • Higher autonomy
  • Slighlty less expensive
  • Lighter
  • Less noisy

Common specs comparison

Make & handling

  • As the BGA 86 and the BGA 60 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.
  • Being handheld blowers, these two products ensure exceptional mobility while in use.
  • These blowers are both battery-operated, leveraging a convenient and eco-friendly power source that you can easily recharge for cordless operation.

CFM & MPH

  • With matching CFM ratings of 459, these blowers are designed to deliver the same airflow volume, enabling them to clear a comparable amount of dry leaves per minute on hard surfaces.
  • 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).
  • Although the difference in noise rating between the Stihl BGA 86, registering at 58 dB, and the Stihl BGA 60, at 56 dB, appears minor, it can impact both the operator's experience and nearby neighbors.

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.

TL;DR

Stihl BGA 86Stihl BGA 60
Stihl BGA 86Stihl BGA 60
  • Higher autonomy
  • Slighlty less expensive
  • Lighter
  • Less noisy
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