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Stihl BR 600 vs BR 200 - The Differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BR 200 and the Stihl BR 600.

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

Stihl BR 200	Stihl BR 600

Lighter Less noisy Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Bigger fuel tank Bigger engine 4-Mix engine

Feel, Fuel & Noise

Manufactured by Stihl, both the BR 200 and the BR 600 should uphold similar standards of quality and attention to detail.

Manufactured as backpack blowers, these two products are equipped with large engines and spacious fuel tanks, offering comfortable carrying while you work. On both products, the throttle is situated on the blower tube, giving you the advantage of having your left hand available for other uses.
Both products are gas-powered blowers - gas is a reliable power source which you can refill in a matter of seconds, offering you the freedom of movement to tackle larger outdoor spaces with ease.
The Stihl BR 600, weighing 22.3 lbs, greatly exceeds the Stihl BR 200's 12.6 lbs, and this large difference in weight can strongly affect comfort and endurance. This significant difference in weight is by design, and due to the fact that the Stihl BR 200 is a Handheld blower, whereas the Stihl BR 600 is a backpack.
At 75 dB, the noise rating of the Stihl BR 600 surpasses that of the Stihl BR 200, which stands at 70 dB. Therefore, choosing the Stihl BR 200 could offer a quieter environment for both you and your neighbors.

CFM & MPH

The Stihl BR 600, featuring a CFM of 677, surpasses the 400 CFM of the Stihl BR 200. With its superior airflow, the Stihl BR 600 offers an enhanced leaf blowing experience, enabling you to achieve faster and more efficient results.
The Stihl BR 600, boasting an MPH of 238, notably outshines the 150 MPH of the Stihl BR 200, demonstrating superior capability in blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavier debris such as wet leaves and acorns.

Engine specs

With its generous 47.3 fl.oz. fuel tank, the Stihl BR 600 outstrips the Stihl BR 200, which holds 35.5 fl.oz. of fuel. This disparity means more fuel available for longer runtime, assuming comparable fuel consumption rates between the two engines. The lower fuel tank capacity of the Stihl BR 200 can be accounted for by its Handheld handling. In contrast, the Stihl BR 600's backpack design allows you to comfortably carry a larger fuel tank’s weight and dimensions.
Comparatively, the Stihl BR 600 features an engine displacement of 64.8 cc, towering over the 27.2 cc of the Stihl BR 200. This suggests that the former could consume substantially more fuel per stroke, yielding considerably greater power. As in the case of the fuel tank capacity, the lower engine displacement of the Stihl BR 200 can be attributed to the Handheld handling, compared to the backpack handling of the Stihl BR 600. This design difference allows for the accommodation of the larger engine's weight and dimensions. Each of these blowers requires a fuel/oil mix to operate, as the Stihl BR 200 features a 2-stroke engine, and the Stihl BR 600 is powered by the Stihl 4-Mix 4-stroke engine.