Stihl BG 86 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 86.

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 86
Lighter Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Bigger fuel tank
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

• As the BG 50 and the BG 86 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 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 412 CFM of the Stihl BG 50. 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 159 MPH of the Stihl BG 50. 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 heavier Stihl BG 86, standing at 9.7 lbs, dwarfs the 7.9 lbs of the Stihl BG 50, and may be more physically demanding to operate.
• Both devices have a noise rating of 70 dB. They should therefore be equally demanding on the ears.

Engine specs comparison

• The Stihl BG 86 has a slightly larger fuel tank, with the volume of 14.9 fl.oz., compared to the 14.5 fl.oz. of the Stihl BG 50. Thus, it can store more fuel and you may theoretically operate it for slightly longer, if their engines had the same fuel requirements.
• These two products have an identical engine displacement of 27.2cc. Thus, they consume comparable amounts of fuel per stroke and will provide you with similar output.
• 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

Neither the Stihl BG 50 nor the Stihl BG 86 has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.

TL;DR

Stihl BG 50	Stihl BG 86
Lighter Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Bigger fuel tank
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