Stihl BGA 86 vs BG 86 - The Differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BG 86 and the Stihl BGA 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 86	Stihl BGA 86
Higher MPH Leaf vacuum	Higher CFM Lighter Less noisy
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Feel, Fuel & Noise

As the BG 86 and the BGA 86 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.

• Handling: Since both products are handheld blowers, they offer excellent mobility for your convenience.
• Power Source: The environmentally friendly battery power of the Stihl BGA 86 is offset by longer recharge times. In contrast, the gas-powered Stihl BG 86 offers swift refills, facilitating continuous operation without interruptions, especially useful for prolonged use.
• Weight:
  At 9.7 lbs, the Stihl BG 86 is much heavier than the Stihl BGA 86 at 6.2 lbs, which can make it significantly more demanding to maneuver and lead to quicker fatigue. This significant difference in weight is by design, and due to the fact that the Stihl BG 86 is a Handheld blower, whereas the Stihl BGA 86 is handheld.
• Noise: The Stihl BG 86 emits noise at 70 dB, markedly louder than the 58 dB of the Stihl BGA 86. As a result, using the latter will be noticeably gentler on your ears and less likely to disrupt your neighbors. The Stihl BG 86 is powered by gasoline and thus, is naturally more noisy than the Stihl BGA 86, which uses electricity.

CFM & MPH

• CFM:
  When compared, the Stihl BGA 86 demonstrates a CFM of 458, surpassing the 365 CFM of the Stihl BG 86, establishing it as the more powerful tool for swiftly clearing leaves from your yard.
• MPH: The Stihl BG 86, with an MPH of 190, modestly outpaces the 154 MPH of the Stihl BGA 86, ensuring slightly quicker air expulsion for more efficient leaf blowing and debris lifting.

Other features

• Vacuum Ability: In contrast to the Stihl BGA 86, the Stihl BG 86 doubles as a leaf vacuum – offering a convenient and tidier approach to leaf disposal, particularly when faced with large piles of leaves.

TL;DR

Stihl BG 86	Stihl BGA 86
Higher MPH Leaf vacuum	Higher CFM Lighter Less noisy
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