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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

As the BR 200 and the BR 600 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.

These two products are constructed as backpack blowers, allowing you to comfortably carry their big engines and massive fuel tanks. You'll find the throttle positioned on the tube of both products, ensuring that your left hand remains unoccupied for other activities.
Both products are gas-powered blowers, providing a reliable power source that can be refilled in seconds, granting you the flexibility to navigate through expansive outdoor areas effortlessly.
The Stihl BR 600, weighing 21.6 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.
The noise rating of the Stihl BR 600 at 75 dB exceeds that of the Stihl BR 200 at 70 dB. Consequently, opting for the Stihl BR 200 may provide a more comfortable experience for both you and your neighbors.

CFM & MPH

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.
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

The Stihl BR 600 boasts a significantly larger fuel tank, holding 47.3 fl.oz. compared to the Stihl BR 200's 35.5 fl.oz. This allows for substantially more fuel storage and potentially longer operation, assuming similar fuel consumption rates for both 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.
The Stihl BR 200's engine displacement of 27.2 cc is dwarfed by the 64.8 cc of the Stihl BR 600. While the latter uses way more fuel per stroke, it is in turn far more powerful. 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.