Stihl BGE 71 vs BGE 61 - The differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BGE 61 and the Stihl BGE 71.

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

Stihl BGE 61	Stihl BGE 71
Spec-wise, this product does not have any notable advantage over the Stihl BGE 71	Spec-wise, this product does not have any notable advantage over the Stihl BGE 61
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

• As the BGE 61 and the BGE 71 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 powered electrically and will therefore provide you with a more user and environmentally friendly experience.

CFM & MPH

• The two blowers have an identical CFM of 285. By providing you with the same volumes of air, both units should allow, on a hard surface, to move the same amount of dry leaves per minute.
• These two products have an identical MPH of 148. By providing you with the same air speeds, they should both be as efficient when blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).

Weight & Noise rating

• Both devices weigh 6.8 lbs. Thus, they will be similarly tough for you to operate.
• Both devices have a noise rating of 64 dB. They should therefore be equally demanding on the ears.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Neither the Stihl BGE 61 nor the Stihl BGE 71 has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.

TL;DR

Stihl BGE 61	Stihl BGE 71
Spec-wise, this product does not have any notable advantage over the Stihl BGE 71	Spec-wise, this product does not have any notable advantage over the Stihl BGE 61
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