Stihl BG 86 vs Husqvarna 125B - The differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Husqvarna 125B 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:

Husqvarna 125B	Stihl BG 86
Lighter Bigger fuel tank Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Less noisy Leaf vacuum
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

• As the Stihl BG 86 and the Husqvarna 125B do not share the same manufacturer, their overall build and technology in use can vary.
• These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
• Both products are gas-powered blowers - gas is a reliable power source which you can refill in a matter of seconds.

CFM & MPH

• The Stihl BG 86 with a CFM of 444 slightly exceeds the 425 CFM of the Husqvarna 125B. Thus, in comparison, you may find that the former is able to move more leaves per minute.
• The Stihl BG 86's MPH of 190 beats the 170 MPH of the Husqvarna 125B. 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

• The weight of the Stihl BG 86, which is 9.7 lbs, slightly exceeds the 9.4 lbs of the Husqvarna 125B, and will therefore require you to carry around slightly more weight.
• The Husqvarna 125B produces 94 dB, which is significantly higher than the 70 dB of the Stihl BG 86. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Engine specs comparison

• The Husqvarna 125B's fuel tank has a volume of 16.91 fl.oz., exceeding the 14.9 fl.oz. of the Stihl BG 86. Therefore, you may store more fuel in the device and theoretically operate it longer, if their engines are equally demanding.
• In comparison, the Stihl BG 86's engine displacement of 27.2cc is slightly outperformed by the 28cc of the Husqvarna 125B. This suggests that the latter consumes slightly larger amounts of fuel per stroke and will provide you with slightly more power.
• Each of these leaf blowers features a 2-cycle engine. Thus, they both require you to have an oil/fuel mix to operate.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Unlike the Husqvarna 125B, the Stihl BG 86 can be used as a leaf vacuum – A convenient and less messy method of leaf disposal, which you may find handy when dealing with piles of leaves.

TL;DR

Husqvarna 125B	Stihl BG 86
Lighter Bigger fuel tank Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Less noisy Leaf vacuum
$179 on eBay	Show Buying Options
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