The STIHL BG 86 is a powerful hand held leaf blower ideal for clearing debris and fallen leaves from larger areas. It has a 27cc 2-stroke engine with a fuel to oil ratio of 50:1. Designed for use by everyone, whether you are a homeowner, gardener or landscaper, the BG 86 packs plenty of power with a maximum air speed of 76 m/s and a blowing force of 15 newtons.
It’s lightweight at just 4.4kg and thanks to the STIHL Anti-Vibration technology it is also very comfortable to work with, the anti-vibration system dampens oscillations that significantly reduces vibration at the handle, this allows the user to work for longer periods without feeling any strain in the hands or arms. It also benefits from a comfortable grip and one handled control, all the controls are located on the handle for ease of use, this includes a throttle lock with built in stop switch.
Starting the BG 86 couldn’t be easier, it has a small fuel pump which delivers fuel to the carburettor with a couple of simple pushes, this reduces the number of starting pulls required, additionally the T-handle benefits from STIHL ElastoStart which has a built in spring or rubber element (dependant on model) this reduces the shock caused by the engine compression during starting.
The BG86 has been re designed with a brand new HD2 air filter, this new air filter is made from polyethylene and has pores that are upto 70% finer than fleece or polyamide. This eliminates the finest of dusts which is especially helpful when working in dry or dusty conditions.
Supplied with both a round nozzle and flat nozzle, the BG 86 petrol leaf blower weighs just 4.4kg and can be used comfortably for long periods of time. All of this is backed up by a 2 year manufacturers warranty (domestic users) 1 year commercial warranty.
Weight 4.4 kg 1)
Performance 0.8 kW
Blowing force 15 N 2)
Air velocity 69 m/s 3)
Tank volume 0.44 l
Max. air speed 76 m/s
Weight 4.4 kg 4)
Equipment Round nozzle / flat nozzle
Sound pressure level 90 dB(A) 5)
Sound power level 104 dB(A) 5)
Vibration value, right 2.5 m/s² 6)
CO²  848 g/kWh