Husqvarna 125BVX VS Stihl SH 86 C-E - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Husqvarna 125BVX and the Stihl SH 86 C-E.

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

Husqvarna 125BVX	Stihl SH 86 C-E

Lighter Higher mulching ratio Bigger fuel tank Far less expensive	Higher CFM Less noisy
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the Stihl SH 86 C-E and the Husqvarna 125BVX do not share the same manufacturer, their overall build and technology in use can vary. In this case, the Stihl SH 86 C-E benefits from the Easy2Start technology.
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 SH 86 C-E with a CFM of 444 slightly exceeds the 425 CFM of the Husqvarna 125BVX. Thus, in comparison, you may find that the former is able to move more leaves per minute.
These two products have an identical MPH of 170. 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

The heavier Stihl SH 86 C-E, standing at 12.3 lbs, dwarfs the 9.6 lbs of the Husqvarna 125BVX, and may be more physically demanding to operate.
The Husqvarna 125BVX produces 94 dB, which is significantly higher than the 70 dB of the Stihl SH 86 C-E. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Engine specs comparison

The Husqvarna 125BVX's fuel tank has a volume of 16.91 fl.oz., exceeding the 14.9 fl.oz. of the Stihl SH 86 C-E. Therefore, you may store more fuel in the device and theoretically operate it longer, if their engines are equally demanding.
In comparison, the Stihl SH 86 C-E's engine displacement of 27.2cc is slightly outperformed by the 28cc of the Husqvarna 125BVX. 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

Both products can be used as leaf vacuums – A convenient and less messy method of leaf disposal, which you will appreciate when dealing with piles of leaves. Additionally, both the 125BVX and the SH 86 C-E offer a mulching feature, performing respectively at mulching ratios of 16:1 and 14:1, which will allow you to conveniently turn vacuumed leaves into mulch or compost.