Stihl BGA 85 VS BGA 100 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BGA 85 and the Stihl BGA 100.

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

Stihl BGA 85	Stihl BGA 100

Battery included Far less expensive	Backpack battery technology Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter Less noisy
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Common specs comparison

Manufactured by Stihl, both the BGA 85 and the BGA 100 should uphold similar standards of quality and attention to detail. However, the Stihl BGA 100 features the Backpack battery technology.
As handheld blowers, both products grant you superior maneuverability wherever you need to work.
These models are cordless blowers, harnessing the convenience and affordability of rechargeable batteries as their power source, promoting sustainability and ease of use.

In contrast, the Stihl BGA 100, with its CFM of 494, outperforms the 391 CFM of the Stihl BGA 85, making it the preferred option for efficiently blowing leaves away.
At an MPH of 168, the Stihl BGA 100 clearly outmatches the 104 MPH of the Stihl BGA 85, delivering exceptional performance in tasks such as blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and heavy debris.

In order to compare the weight of these 2 units, we first need to keep in mind that the Stihl BGA 85 comes with a battery, while the Stihl BGA 100 is a bare tool. Thus, for the comparison to make sense, we must consider the bare tool weight of the BGA 85. Excluding the batteries, the Stihl BGA 85, weighing 7.1 lbs, greatly outweighs the 5.5 lbs of the Stihl BGA 100.
The noise rating of the Stihl BGA 85 at 64 dB exceeds that of the Stihl BGA 100 at 56 dB. Consequently, opting for the Stihl BGA 100 may provide a more comfortable experience for both you and your neighbors.