Stihl BGA 86 vs BGA 100 - The Differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BGA 100 and the Stihl BGA 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 100	Stihl BGA 86
Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter Less noisy	Far less expensive
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Feel, Fuel & Noise

Manufactured by Stihl, both the BGA 100 and the BGA 86 should uphold similar standards of quality and attention to detail.

• Handling: These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
• Power Source: Both products are battery-powered blowers, utilizing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly power source that you can conveniently recharge.
• Weight:
  Without any battery, the heavier Stihl BGA 86, standing at 6.2 lbs, dwarfs the 5.5 lbs of the Stihl BGA 100.
• Noise: Although the difference in noise rating between the Stihl BGA 86, registering at 58 dB, and the Stihl BGA 100, at 56 dB, appears minor, it can impact both the operator's experience and nearby neighbors.

CFM & MPH

• CFM:
  With a marginal CFM advantage (494 vs 459 CFM), the Stihl BGA 100 may offer a modest edge over the Stihl BGA 86 (459 CFM) in terms of leaf-moving capability.
• MPH: The Stihl BGA 100 with an MPH of 168 slightly exceeds the 154 MPH of the Stihl BGA 86. Thus, in comparison, the former expels air at a slightly higher speed, and should do a better job at blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).

Other features

• Vacuum Ability: Both the Stihl BGA 100 and the Stihl BGA 86 lack leaf vacuuming features, meaning you'll need to employ another method for leaf collection.

TL;DR

Stihl BGA 100	Stihl BGA 86
Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter Less noisy	Far less expensive
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