Stihl BGA 56 VS BGA 57 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BGA 56 and the Stihl BGA 57.

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

Stihl BGA 56	Stihl BGA 57

Lighter Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Less noisy Higher autonomy
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the BGA 56 and the BGA 57 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.
These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
Both products are battery-powered blowers - they use a cheap and convenient power source, which you can easily recharge.

CFM & MPH

The Stihl BGA 57 with a CFM of 365 slightly exceeds the 353 CFM of the Stihl BGA 56. Thus, in comparison, you may find that the former is able to move more leaves per minute.
The Stihl BGA 57's MPH of 123 beats the 100 MPH of the Stihl BGA 56. It therefore expels air faster and should aid you blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavy debris (acorns, etc.) and wet leaves more effectively.

Weight & Noise rating

Without any battery, the weight of the Stihl BGA 57, which is 5.1 lbs, slightly exceeds the 4.6 lbs of the Stihl BGA 56.
The Stihl BGA 56 produces 79 dB, which is significantly higher than the 64 dB of the Stihl BGA 57. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Neither the Stihl BGA 56 nor the Stihl BGA 57 has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.

Autonomy

The Stihl BGA 57, whose autonomy stands at 25 mins, slightly exceeds the 20 mins of the Stihl BGA 56. It can therefore operate slightly longer before you must recharge it.