BEST Handheld Blowers Comparison - STIHL BG Series | Which one is Better?

[@mainstreetmower]

ALL 21 STIHL BLOWERS - Reviewed & Compared here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbTpmOnibODmpo

[@dieselmechanicsam]

Just bought the BG56 today from my local dealer. Got it home and used it. Love it! Lightweight, powerful, starts easy, all for a great price!

[@mainstreetmower]

Love to hear that. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your new blower ☺

[@reidlawrence1114]

The sound effects alone in this video will make me go out and get one of these three l o l love it

[@mainstreetmower]

haha thank you Reid. You're awesome for saying that.

[@toddmacdowall4924]

Very good and complete description of all 3 blowers. I currently still use the BG55 (which is 20 years old) and the BG86. Keep up the good work!!!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Todd!

[@MarcWh]

I currently own three BG86’s. The earliest has the sponge type air filter, which is cheaper to replace than the paper type, and is of course washable. The early paper types were made of black paper, which wasn’t as good a choice as the newer white ones because they didn’t show up the dirt so well. Changed the carb diaphragms on a couple of them, but never had a crank seal leak on any of them. Wiring tends to get abraded away after a while in the tight spaces it occupies, but really easy to replace. Upturned tube option is great for blowing debris away from walls or anywhere you can’t get behind what you want to blow; just lift the blower to shoulder height with the curved tube end parallel with the wall and pointing outwards. It blows the debris away from the wall. They have great power for their size and are comfortable to use for long periods. And, yeah, the air intake is on the right side - in both senses of the word.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's an awesome review, thanks for sharing.

[@3644Darrell]

I am glad I watched your video. I have a BG 55 that I have had for over 20 years. I had no idea they had an air filer or a screen. It runs fine. Not a heavy user though. Got to order a filter.

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad it helped Darrell but please change that filter

[@silviocolella3308]

Much appreciation for the video. Starting off in landscaping thankful for the info

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Glad to be of help to you. All the best with your business 🙂

[@bradpatti999]

Good video. I do lawns as a side job. I'm in Australia and since 2011 I've had 2 BG 56's and since upgraded to the 86. My first 56 had the same filter as your 56 but the second one and my 86 both have cylinder filters. Also both the 56 and 86 are both available here with or without the spring assisted starter and both fit flat or round nozzles. I have both nozzles but use the flat one 99% of the time. It's better for driveways or footpaths. I find the round nozzle is only better for blowing piles of leaves when on the lawn. I love the anti vibration on the 86 (the reason I got it). My first 56 lasted 7 years of near daily use and my 2nd one is still going after 4 years. Handed it down to my dad to replace his old school corded blower and extension lead haha

[@mainstreetmower]

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing Brad. Great info

[@ralphd71]

Great content. Thanks for the review. I have the NG 85 and it’s over 20 yrs old and runs 5-7 days.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@brettinall3682]

Awesome video thank you, purchased a SH (BG) 86 C today from the STIHL Shop in Penrith NSW Australia 🇦🇺 they and STHIL Australia should be paying you guys a commission

[@mainstreetmower]

Hahah love it. Just the fact that we can help people on the other side of the planet, is enough commission for us. Hope you enjoy your new blower 🙂

[@chrisp.5272]

Got my first blower the BG50, did some landscaping last winter and chose Stihl over the BT150. Seems solid for the average homeowner, quick jobs, roof/gutter, driveways, patios, and walkways. Love it.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. Glad you're enjoying your blower.

[@telefunkenyou47]

The ignition switch on the 50 is brilliant!

[@mainstreetmower]

Perfection!

[@claddagh1000]

My echo has served me well for several years and I only use tru fuel takes a minute to warm up, but it is a beast

[@mainstreetmower]

Echo's are great as well, no doubt. have you checked our comparison of echo vs stihl vs redmax vs husqi? Check it out on our channel, I have a feeling you might like it.

[@jameswyeth8223]

@@mainstreetmower Hi great Video, i'm here in England i will go and get an BG86 now i've always had Echo but i'm sick of the coil issues they have one blower is on its fourth one !

[@CmaverickD]

Thanks for the comparison. This is exactly what I was looking for. I don't have a big yard but i get a lot, and i mean A LOT of leaves throughout the fall season. In terms of just performance as it will be ran a lot, which of these three would be recommended. As a side note I will probably get the bg 50 as it will be the most affordable for me, but i would still appreciate any recommendation before I buy one.

[@mainstreetmower]

If you're a competent operator, you'll probably be okay with the BG50. But if you're someone that gets confused about how to choke, turn-off, or that kind of thing, you should probably go for the BG56.

[@berettaguy7445]

I've owned all three, and my favorite was the BG 50. I know what the specs are, but it blew as well or better than the other two, and the light weight was the icing on the cake. It was a touch louder; the muffler was different than the others, probably a little cheaper, but it was a good machine.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@berettaguy7445 That's great. Thank you for sharing.

[@ethansanders2592]

I bought a BG 86 for homeowner use and it's been the best for me with the gutter cleaning attachment and the vaccumm attachment i totally recommend the Stihl BG 86 and i also like the anti shake feature

[@fabienpics]

Very good info, thank you 👍👍👍

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lesbadham9671]

Thanks for your very informative comparison video. 😊

[@mainstreetmower]

You are welcome 🙂

[@Rebel9668]

I've got the 50 as I only need to blow off the back deck and the front porch. Our driveway is gravel and has grass growing in it so if I rev it up to blow the cut grass out of it, it starts throwing the gravel too, lol. I mulch my leaves with my riding mower in the fall so I don't really use it for leaves either except to blow them off the deck and porch.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's a great little setup you have there. Good to know. Thank you

[@Corvette1658]

I’m planning on getting the BG86 because even it’s more money. It still will be worth it because it has more power and the handle is more comfortable. Especially when I go and blow 3 of my neighbors driveways.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's fair. But you might want to check out our newest video before making the buying decision. In the new video we review literally ALL the blowers STIHL has to offer. Coming out this Friday. Stay Tuned.

[@Corvette1658]

@@mainstreetmower I will be sure to watch.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@Corvette1658 The schedule changed a bit. It'll be dropping tonight. Enjoy 🙂

[@Corvette1658]

@@mainstreetmowerwell update as of today I’m the proud owner of the BG86C.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@Corvette1658 That's awesome man.

[@CKID-dv8tq]

I had a sh86 that was stolen loved that thing might buy another one since you won’t be able to get gas stuff in California and now I have bg86c it’s been my favorite hand blower

[@mainstreetmower]

So sorry to hear about that. The 86 is very nice, i love mine as well.

[@CKID-dv8tq]

@@mainstreetmower I personally think it’s the best hand blower

[@jefffaust89]

Do u think if I bought a bg 50 I could swap out the manual on off toggle switch with the bg 56 spring loaded toggle switch. I wonder if there interchangeable.

[@rickthelian2215]

Now I’m in Australia, we don’t have the BG50 here. Now about the bagging option, for sucking up leaves, which I got with my BG 56 which has been trouble free...😊 Love it❤

[@mainstreetmower]

Another good video idea from Rick in Australia! We will do that soon, thanks

[@michaelmulholland3504]

I had my BG55 for 22 years...until yesterday. It won't accelerate anymore. It needed a new carb..$40 + labor/tax...@ $110. I bought a BG56 on sale for $169.99. My BG55 cost $149 in 2001. I hope that I have good luck with the new one. The local Stihl dealer treated me very well.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for the first account

[@REDLINERUNNER]

I wanna buy BG86 seems to be great machine!!

[@mainstreetmower]

It is

[@REDLINERUNNER]

@mainstreetmower I'm gonna pair it with my other 3 machines... MS230, MS311, FS120. I'll use it all year around... What do you think?

[@jessereed8148]

CFM recommendation. I have a half-acre yard. TONS OF PINE TREE(Norway spruce) a a few maple trees. I currently have a corded Toro which I think is 350 cfm and barely Moves Squat well maybe so so ) I’m looking to upgrade but not break the bank( I want under $400, but I’ll Go up Some of for the right one. Looking gas . I need powerful enough to blow entire yard wet leaves, pine needles and my BIGGEST CONCERN is powerful enough for Norway spruce pine cones. They are quite heavy pine cone.. what cfm minimum do you recommend. I saw one that was 765cfm for $349. I like the price but…is that enough. I want job to be easy. I saw another 890cfm, but it’s $479

[@Dr777cl]

Great Review 👍 👍 Thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@chrissingleton4196]

The sound effects are awesome 😂 reminds me of Chris Farley

[@mainstreetmower]

Love it! We are big Farley fans!

[@gnawty4662]

🤣 that “tactical clip” what movie was that? I can’t remember ❤️

[@mikeriley8937]

Great video and very informative.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@ravenheart1439]

Yep spark arrestor filter...most don't know to clean that..g lol ad you said it was wondering...

[@TrumpandBiden117]

Can you do a video on echo handheld blowers.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's a little hard for us to arrange but we will see what we can do. Thank you for the suggestion tho :)

[@jparker177]

I’m leaning toward the 86. Do the vacuum attachments come with the unit ? Such as bag and tube

[@mainstreetmower]

You can buy both, just the attachments for your unit, or vacuum unites that can be converted to blowers. We covered the attachments here, in case you wanna check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ6wqqWqm56Vrc0

[@Doomgel]

Stihl used to sell the BG 55 which was the best combo package of all these. I used one commercially for almost 10 years and it's still going strong. I wish that they still sold them as the 86 has features I don't care for (specifically the anti-vibrate suspension and the rubberized grip. I also don't know why all their lower grade blowers don't have the push button 'cruise control' like the BG 55. It's a simple mechanism that works great and is a major quality of life improvement.

[@mainstreetmower]

We hear you, but the anti-vibration is a major quality of life improvement too

[@peekaboo-nd7wn]

what’s a good blower for fall cleanup on small to medium yards?

[@mainstreetmower]

We actually did a video where we tested up to 23 STIHL blowers. Check it out in this playlist, here: kzbin.info/aero/PLcMsWbmgR9r8txeVBarrRdypMdqUIbNhV&si=xb_rCf0MTkbNFpfx

[@peekaboo-nd7wn]

@@mainstreetmower thank you

[@andreabond3501]

Thank you

[@mainstreetmower]

🙂

[@peterwest4996]

brit gardener here a blower is a blower period

[@mainstreetmower]

Nothing wrong there

[@leadnsteel1428]

I like the bg56. I don't even need the choke to start it I just prime 3 x and it starts 1 pull

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@jarrod1687]

Love my 86, runs great. Is there any potential issues from removing the spark arrestor? Btw this video helped me choose which unit to purchase, thank you!

[@charlesbeall2589]

I'm BUYING mine.

[@brettcatterall7761]

I removed mine 7 yrs ago when it plugged up. Still working great with hundreds of operating hrs

[@toddhamrick6170]

I've has the 55 for 9 years, using on a dozen yards for blowing off driveways and porches/cars after mowing. Think I'll pick up the 56c and keep rocking! Nice video

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for sharing Todd. Great to hear that these products are lasting for decades.

[@302vettelife2]

I have a 50. Not a big fan of the choke. Also, I bought the on/off switch for a 56 and replaced the original. One of the terminals is a different size, so it's not a plug and play, but it's a 'must have' upgrade. If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten a 56.

[@markmall7142]

You get a kit to convert them into vac as well.

[@mainstreetmower]

Yes sir. You can see the detailed demonstration of that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ6wqqWqm56Vrc0

[@CharlieRobinson_21]

Were would the BG 55 fall in

[@danohanlon8316]

The pull cord is a bit too short. Another three inches would help. And it wears out quickly. Should be tougher.

[@maxx_iskool99]

nice i just got one today

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Hope you enjoy using it!

[@maxx_iskool99]

@@mainstreetmower thanks

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I do love Stihl equipment and have the 86, I use it in vac mode only for which it is very good. As for blowing though, my Husqvarna 525BX is superior in every way! Stihl and Husqvarna are my go to equipment though as they are the best in my opinion and service and spares are second to none!

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great to hear. Thank you for sharing.

[@brendan6093]

I am in the market for leaf blower I am undecided between the Stihl BG86, Husqvarna 525BX and Echo PB-2520 from Bunnings but I am also considering the Husqvarna 125BVX to save a couple hundred. What would you suggest for 2000m² property just blowing heaps of leaves?

[@chriscroush]

⁠@@brendan6093 If you’re cool with replacing the 125bvx every year or figuring out which part to replace, then go for it!

[@rogerthat.9105]

@@brendan6093 BG86. All the way…….had mine for over seven years…never let me down. Still going strong

[@kevinmills5293]

@@chriscroushnonsense.

[@ernie8401]

Sold my bg56 and bought a Milwaukee blower. Less maintenance and don’t have to pay gas

[@pantoffelslippers]

So…. BG vs SH ? 🧐

[@mainstreetmower]

That could be interesting.

[@Rural_Racooon]

My 86's cam didn't chop near as hard as the noise he made for it. I want my money back. 😂

[@darkwar12345]

Great little blowers when you don’t feel like carrying a back pack blower when there’s only s little to blow off

[@mainstreetmower]

Spot on.

[@Ayesuh]

Forgot to mention the leaf shredder

[@mainstreetmower]

Which one?

[@Ayesuh]

@@mainstreetmower the side of the leafblower, the little door you can open to put the tube on and use to shred leaves...

[@eliaferrari2833]

I have the 86

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. How do you like it?

[@ccmotorshed]

56 is good

[@mainstreetmower]

Do you know you can convert your 56 into a vacuum cleaner as well. Check out how, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ6wqqWqm56Vrc0si=Qo22Z99yn9CSq7WU

[@rickthelian2215]

Off topic, let’s talk about Honda Leaving the USA market in 2023. Next Video perhaps...

[@mainstreetmower]

Good idea, I don’t know much about it yet, I’ll try to dig in, thanks Rick

[@cwjolly69]

Yeah and I heat it I love Honda

[@joewger]

I'll get an Echo 2620. 456 CFM for $249 or a 2520 for 453CFM at $169 ! BG 56C $200 at 412 CFM Save $30 and get 41 More CFM .. BG 86 $289 at 444CFM Echo 2620 456 series $249

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Two things in regards to the comments about the fan being on the right hand side; first one is that everyone changes the blower from their left to right hands constantly & the second is that i would rather the pull start was on the right as i like 80% of the population, am right handed.

[@mainstreetmower]

Good points

[@carolynsimone8647]

Al sent me...edit didn't work..😮

[@benjaminleslie3155]

I always take those worthless spark arrestors out, if it does start a fire I'll just start singing Disco inferno.

[@mainstreetmower]

🤣

[@jonnysnipes3123]

What fire is it gunna start? You have a better chance starting a fire with your lawnmower blade chipping a stone than these 2 strokers giving off a major amount of spark

[@benjaminleslie3155]

@@jonnysnipes3123 the fire in my heart 🤣

[@peachsncream5808]

You are mistaken , the bits of carbon buildup that sometimes come out of the two stroke exhausts along with spark … carry the spark , like the starter /fire making -char-cloth , Where as , the heat from the spark from mower blades striking metal against stone Cool’s much faster ‘’ And is FAR LESS likely to carry enough heat under normal conditions . 👣🦘.

[@nestolandara]

you say you don't know what a newton is Did you go to school

[@mainstreetmower]

Yes, and college too 🙂

[@cwjolly69]

To bad echo and Husqvarna top hand blowers both have more power than steel blowers

[@mainstreetmower]

ooh do they? I haven't yet had a chance to check them out. Are there any other features that are better on the echo and husq?

[@cwjolly69]

@@mainstreetmower well the echo doesn’t have all the bells and whistles like like Husqvarna and steel the echo has. A 25 cc engine. And puts out 456 cfm at the nozzle and is being sold for around $250.00 the HUSQVARNA 525BX at 27.2 cc it has is a lot like the Stihl BG 86 C-E but it does not have a gutter cleaning kit or a VAC kit but it does put out 459 cfm at the end pipe and is being sold for $299.00 now I like how the BG 86 C-E 27.2 cc has the vacuum kit in the gutter cleaning up kit but it is only putting out 365 cfm and it’s being sold at $289.99 and at that price no thanks still need to make it more powerful I’d rather buy the the echo and four sthil and Husqvarna at their price point I’d rather get a backpack blower

[@mainstreetmower]

@@cwjolly69 This is great. Thank you for sharing the useful info.

[@charlesbeall2589]

Yeah, "TOO" bad indeed.

[@rotaryracing1982]

I have gone through 2 carbs in my husqvarna in 4 years. And as of today, it needs its 3rd.

[@manomoa]

Absolutely nothing genius about the air intake being on the right side. What would be genius is if you could use it on both sides without it sucking into your clothes. Similar to the Homelite which unfortunately is a piece of crap. As for the spark arrestor just break the screen off and you'll have no more problems.

[@peachsncream5808]

Lol Feature’s 😂 . Sorry buddy ….but the off and on switch it NOT A FEATURE on any machine 🤣😂 sales people 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂🤣😂

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad you enjoyed our video so much!

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Actually a nice feature. Especially when you work with someone that leaves equipment with a manual on off switch in the off position every time they use it. And you pick it up and waste time and energy pulling it 5 times before you’re like hey it’s off. The return off button is a really nice feature

[@bernieglass8098]

Where's the comparison. It's nothing but sthil. My homelight does the same thing at a third the price. With a higher wind speed.

[@mainstreetmower]

The Homelite is more money, heavier, less air, made in China with no parts availability, warranty or support. There is absolutely no comparison at all, get a Stihl!

[@bernieglass8098]

@@mainstreetmower Sorry bud but that homelight was 149 dollars and a wind speed or 210 mph . Your sthil is rated at 141 mph . No comparison

[@67L48]

As of April 2023, the Homelite has a blower at Home Depot for $149 that has 150 mph, 400 CFM, and weighs 9.6 lbs. The Stihl BG50 for $129 has 159 mph, 412 CFM, and weighs 7.9 lbs. They seem pretty comparable specs to me and the Stihl is actually cheaper. Perhaps there are other features on the Homelite that are better, but it's not 1/3 the price of the Stihl.

[@bernieglass8098]

@@67L48 well I forgot to mention my homelight is 20 years old. With 210 mph wind speed. Still runs like new.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@67L48 We also did a video on battery blowers. Maybe you would like to see it. It's Ego vs STIHL vs Kobalt vs TORO vs SKIL vs Craftsman. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKm7lmlto6x_hJI

[@deannadler9917]

Just buy an ECHO.

[@VAcreeper]

I do decorative concrete overlays and there can be zero dirt or anything really on the surface or there will be bond failure- so I blow it off before any application and I have used the BG series exclusively for 20 years- the BG 55 and now bg50.. they never give me any issues at all- and I use each one for about an hr a day the throw that fucker in the van at beer 30, and I mean when we our, that fucker gets tossed with zero facts.. and I’ll buy one per crew and maybe replace it.. no lie like maybe 4 years- never had a cord break on me and never had one completely die on me- thing is the Glock of blowers! Def get one, you won’t be disappointed! Thx for the post bud!!

[@mainstreetmower]

🤣🤣🤣

[@peachsncream5808]

This is aimed at the people who Remove the spark arrestors from their machines in warmer climates - just a perspective you may not have considered . 👉 the bits of carbon buildup that sometimes come out of the two stroke exhausts along with spark … carry the spark , like the starter /fire making -char-cloth , Where as , the heat from the spark from mower blades striking metal against stone Cool’s much faster ‘’ And is FAR LESS likely to carry enough heat under normal conditions to trigger a fire . You don’t know what you don’t know -until you have been informed 🤷 . Until that point , you are only making assumptions based on WHAT YOU THINK IS true = incomplete knowledge 👣🦘