Stihl BG 86 VS BGA 86 - Spec & Feature Comparison

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 Slighlty less expensive
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

Belonging to the line of Stihl blowers, both the BG 86 and the BGA 86 should have a shared standard of manufacturing and attention to detail.
Being handheld blowers, these two products ensure exceptional mobility while in use.
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.

CFM & MPH

The Stihl BGA 86 boasts a slightly higher CFM rating of 459 compared to the Stihl BG 86 (444 CFM), suggesting it may have a slight advantage in leaf-moving power.
With an MPH of 190, the Stihl BG 86 moderately surpasses the 154 MPH of the Stihl BGA 86, offering slightly superior airspeed for enhanced performance in blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavy debris and wet leaves.

Weight & Noise rating

The Stihl BG 86, weighing 9.7 lbs, greatly outweighs the 6.2 lbs of the Stihl BGA 86, potentially causing more user fatigue and requiring additional strength to operate comfortably.
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.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Unlike the Stihl BGA 86, the Stihl BG 86 can be used as a leaf vacuum – A convenient and less messy method of leaf disposal, which you may find handy when dealing with piles of leaves.