Stihl BG 50 VS BG 56 C-E - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BG 50 and the Stihl BG 56 C-E.

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

Stihl BG 50	Stihl BG 56 C-E

Lighter Significantly less expensive	Easy2Start technology Leaf vacuum Bigger fuel tank
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

Belonging to the line of Stihl blowers, both the BG 50 and the BG 56 C-E should have a shared standard of manufacturing and attention to detail. However, the Stihl BG 56 C-E features the Easy2Start technology.
As handheld blowers, both products grant you superior maneuverability wherever you need to work.
Both products, gas blowers, offer a swift refill system, saving you time on refueling and allowing you to efficiently manage large outdoor spaces.

CFM & MPH

The two blowers have an identical CFM of 412. 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 blowers share an MPH rating of 159, which means they're equally adept at clearing leaves on grass or lifting heavier debris such as wet leaves and acorns.

Weight & Noise rating

The heavier Stihl BG 56 C-E, weighing 9.3 lbs, surpasses the 7.9 lbs of the Stihl BG 50, requiring more effort to maneuver and resulting in increased fatigue during prolonged use.
Both devices have a noise rating of 70 dB, ensuring they would neither cause significantly more disturbance to neighbors than the other, nor be noticeably louder to the operator's ears.

Engine specs comparison

The Stihl BG 56 C-E's fuel tank has a volume of 18.3 fl.oz., exceeding the 14.5 fl.oz. of the Stihl BG 50. Therefore, you may store more fuel in the device and theoretically operate it longer, if their engines are equally demanding.
Both products boast an engine displacement of 27.2cc, hinting at similar fuel consumption rates per stroke and potentially yielding comparable performance outcomes.
These leaf blowers are both powered by 2-cycle engines, requiring an oil/fuel mix to function.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

While the Stihl BG 50 lacks this feature, the Stihl BG 56 C-E serves as a versatile leaf vacuum, simplifying leaf cleanup with its convenient and less-messy approach, especially useful when tackling extensive leaf piles.