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Professional Blowers

Do more in less time with the power of STIHL. We offer a comprehensive line of blowers for landscaping professionals, each one made to deliver power, comfort, durability and no-fuss ease of use. To help you identify model features, look for these corresponding symbols: C = Comfort feature and E = Easy2Start™.

For professionals, time means money. And whether that means time spent on a job, or servicing your equipment – the less time spent thinking about your tools, the better. Our fuel-efficient, low-emission engines and large fuel tanks reduce your need for refuels and save you money on fuel costs. Every blower is also ergonomically designed to reduce vibration and increase operator comfort – and most importantly, provide reliable power, a necessity when you’re using our blowers all day, every day.

Professionals demand quality features in their tools, inside and out. As well they should. Our professional blowers are more than a purchase – they're an investment of both money and time. That's why we make sure every component in our professional-grade blowers live up to that investment. You'll find every single one of these features on your professional handheld or backpack blower. No exceptions.

(Professional Blowers)

Protected Spark Plug is protected yet easy to change.
Purge Pump Primer lets you prime the carburetor without flooding it.
Air Filter Cover is easy to remove without tools for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement.
High-Tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact and are corrosion-resistant.
Helper Handle for added air direction control and vacuum use.
Upright Translucent Fuel Tank allows operator to easily check fuel level before starting work. Upright for easy filling.
Long-Life Cylinders give maximum wear life, better cleaning, and more power output per cubic centimeter of engine displacement.
Superior Balance and Design help reduce fatigue and make handling easy.
Smooth, Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.
2-Ring Pistons improve engine efficiency and hold compression longer than 1-ring pistons. Also they transfer heat from the piston to cylinder better, helping engine stay cooler and last longer.
Electronic Ignition provides easier starting, smoother running and no periodic maintenance.
Adjustable Tube lets the operator choose the length that is right for them.
Protected Throttle Trigger helps prevent damage.

(Professional Blowers - Backpack Only)

Anti-Vibration System minimizes the vibration levels of handheld outdoor power equipment. The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience.
Multi-Function Control Handle delivers easy access to all of the controls on one comfortable handle. This makes it easy to complete tasks without the operator’s hand ever leaving the handle.
Adjustable Support Harness distributes weight evenly across the shoulders and back, reducing user fatigue.
Foot Pad for stability when starting.
IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor measures air on clean side of air filter and adjusts metering diaphragm in carburetor. Maintains RPM levels even when filter begins to clog.
Heavy-Duty Pleated Air Filter
Heavy-Duty Crankshaft for durability.
Back Pad for enhanced comfort during extended use.
Swivel Air Tube Elbow for directional control of air.

STIHL is the #1 selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America and the Number One selling brand of chain saws in the world*. Sold and serviced through our network of independent Dealers, STIHL power tools deliver versatility and dependability. STIHL tools are German engineered, and many are built right here in America and exported to over 90 countries around the world.* To find one of the over 8,000 STIHL Dealers near you, visit the Dealer Locator.

*A majority of STIHL products are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. "Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2011 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.

Model	Displacement	Engine Power	Weight	Fuel Capacity
BG 86	27.2 cc (1.66 cu. in.)	0.8 kW (1.10 bhp)	4.4 kg (9.7 Ibs.)	440 cc (14.9 oz.)
BG 86 C-E	27.2 cc (1.66 cu. in.)	0.8 kW (1.10 bhp)	4.5 kg (9.9 Ibs.)	440 cc (14.9 oz.)
BR 430	63.3 cc (3.86 cu. in.)	2.9 kW (3.9 bhp)	10.1 kg (22.3 lbs.)	1700 cc (57.5 oz.)
BR 500	64.8 cc (3.95 cu. in.)	2.2 kW (3.0 bhp)	10.1 kg (22.3 lbs.)	1400 cc (47.3 oz.)
BR 550	64.8 cc (3.95 cu. in.)	3.0 kW (4.0 bhp)	9.9 kg (21.8 Ibs.)	1400 cc (47.3 oz.)
BR 600 STIHL Magnum®	64.8 cc (3.95 cu. in.)	3.0 kW (4.0 bhp)	9.8 kg (21.6 Ibs.)	1400 cc (47.3 oz.)