Stihl BGA 85 VS BG 86 - 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 BG 86.

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 BG 86

Less noisy Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter Leaf vacuum
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the BGA 85 and the BG 86 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.
The environmentally friendly battery power of the Stihl BGA 85 is offset by longer recharge times. In contrast, the gas-powered Stihl BG 86 offers swift refills, facilitating continuous operation without interruptions, especially useful for prolonged use.

CFM & MPH

When compared, the Stihl BG 86 demonstrates a CFM of 444, surpassing the 391 CFM of the Stihl BGA 85, establishing it as the more powerful tool for swiftly clearing leaves from your yard.
You will find that the Stihl BG 86 at an MPH of 190 outperforms the 104 MPH of the Stihl BGA 85 and can blow leaves on grass or lift wet leaves or heavier debris (acorns, etc.) effortlessly in comparison to the latter.

Weight & Noise rating

The Stihl BGA 85, with a weight of 10.9 lbs, outweighs the 9.7 lbs of the Stihl BG 86, making it more physically taxing to operate and potentially causing more fatigue during extended use.
With a noise rating of 70 dB, the Stihl BG 86 exceeds the 64 dB rating of the Stihl BGA 85. Consequently, selecting the Stihl BGA 85 might ensure a more peaceful atmosphere for both you and your neighbors.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Unlike the Stihl BGA 85, the Stihl BG 86 boasts a leaf vacuum function – providing a hassle-free and cleaner method for dealing with leaf piles, which you might appreciate during your yard work.