Stihl BR 200 VS BR 600 - Spec & Feature Comparison

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 Far less expensive	Higher CFM Higher MPH Bigger fuel tank Bigger engine 4-Mix engine
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Common specs comparison

As the BR 200 and the BR 600 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. On both products, the throttle is situated on the blower tube, giving you the advantage of having your left hand available for other uses.
Engineered as backpack blowers, these two products feature sizeable engines and large fuel tanks, ensuring comfortable carrying during operation.
gas-powered blowers, both products offer a dependable power source that can be refilled quickly, allowing you the mobility to cover extensive outdoor spaces without interruption.

The Stihl BR 600, boasting a CFM of 677, clearly outperforms the 400 CFM of the Stihl BR 200. With this higher CFM, the Stihl BR 600 promises a vastly improved leaf blowing capability, allowing you to tackle larger areas with ease.
You will find that the Stihl BR 600 at an MPH of 238 outperforms the 150 MPH of the Stihl BR 200 and can blow leaves on grass or lift wet leaves or heavier debris (acorns, etc.) effortlessly in comparison to the latter.

At 21.6 lbs, the Stihl BR 600 noticeably outweighs the 12.6 lbs of the Stihl BR 200, possibly leading to increased user fatigue and necessitating more effort to operate effectively.
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.

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.
Comparatively, the Stihl BR 600 features an engine displacement of 64.8cc, towering over the 27.2cc of the Stihl BR 200. This suggests that the former could consume substantially more fuel per stroke, yielding considerably greater power.
Each of these blowers requires a fuel/oil mix to operate, as the Stihl BR 200 features a 2-cycle engine, and the Stihl BR 600 is powered by the Stihl 4-Mix 4-stroke engine.