Stihl BG 86 vs BG 56 C-E - The differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BG 56 C-E 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 56 C-E	Stihl BG 86
Easy2Start technology Lighter Bigger fuel tank Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

• As the BG 56 C-E and the BG 86 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. However, the Stihl BG 56 C-E features 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 BG 86 with a CFM of 444 slightly exceeds the 412 CFM of the Stihl BG 56 C-E. 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 56 C-E. 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 9.3 lbs of the Stihl BG 56 C-E, and will therefore require you to carry around slightly more weight.
• Both devices have a noise rating of 70 dB. They should therefore be equally demanding on the ears.

Engine specs comparison

• The Stihl BG 56 C-E's fuel tank has a volume of 18.3 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.
• 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 56 C-E nor the Stihl BG 86 has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.

TL;DR

Stihl BG 56 C-E	Stihl BG 86
Easy2Start technology Lighter Bigger fuel tank Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH
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