Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BG 86 and the Stihl BG 86 C-E.
But before checking out these explanations, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 leaf blowers:
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Common specs comparison
Make & handling
- As the BG 86 and the BG 86 C-E are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. However, the Stihl BG 86 C-E features the Easy2Start technology.
- These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
- Both products are gas-powered blowers - gas is a reliable power source which you can refill in a matter of seconds.
CFM & MPH
- The two blowers have an identical CFM of 444. By providing you with the same volumes of air, both units should allow, on a hard surface, to move the same amount of dry leaves per minute.
- These two products have an identical MPH of 190. By providing you with the same air speeds, they should both be as efficient when blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).
Weight & Noise rating
- The weight of the Stihl BG 86 C-E, which is 9.9 lbs, slightly exceeds the 9.7 lbs of the Stihl BG 86, and will therefore require you to carry around slightly more weight.
- Both devices have a noise rating of 70 dB. They should therefore be equally demanding on the ears.
Engine specs comparison
- Both devices have an identical fuel tank size of 14.9 fl.oz. They will therefore require you to refill them at roughly same rates.
- These two products have an identical engine displacement of 27.2cc. Thus, they consume comparable amounts of fuel per stroke and will provide you with similar output.
- Each of these leaf blowers features a 2-cycle engine. Thus, they both require you to have an oil/fuel mix to operate.
Other features comparison
Vacuum ability
Neither the Stihl BG 86 nor the Stihl BG 86 C-E has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.
TL;DR
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