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Stihl BG 56 C-E vs BG 50 - The Differences

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	Leaf vacuum Bigger fuel tank

Feel, Fuel & Noise

Manufactured by Stihl, both the BG 50 and the BG 56 C-E should uphold similar standards of quality and attention to detail.

Since both products are handheld blowers, they offer excellent mobility for your convenience.
Both products, gas blowers, offer a swift refill system, saving you time on refueling and allowing you to efficiently manage large outdoor spaces.
At 9.3 lbs, the Stihl BG 56 C-E is significantly heavier than the Stihl BG 50's 7.9 lbs, and users are likely to notice increased effort and fatigue.
At 70 dB, both devices are equally neighbor-friendly, ensuring that neither would cause undue disturbance, and equally gentle on your ears during operation.

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 products have an identical MPH of 159. 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.).

Engine specs

The Stihl BG 56 C-E features a larger fuel tank, offering 18.3 fl.oz. compared to the 14.5 fl.oz. of the Stihl BG 50. As a result, you have the advantage of storing more fuel, potentially extending runtime, assuming similar fuel consumption rates for their engines.
The engine displacement of 27.2 cc in both products indicates similar fuel consumption per stroke, potentially leading to equivalent performance capabilities. These leaf blowers are both powered by 2-stroke engines, requiring an oil/fuel mix to function.

Other features

In contrast to the Stihl BG 50, the Stihl BG 56 C-E doubles as a leaf vacuum – offering a convenient and tidier approach to leaf disposal, particularly when faced with large piles of leaves.