Stihl BG86 vs Echo PB-2620 vs Husqvarna 525Bx

In This movie we compare the 3 Professional handheld blowers against each other.

Stihl BG86 vs Echo PB-2620 vs Husqvarna 525Bx
We will test:

Refueling 0m35s
Weight: 1m10
Start ability: 1m56
Noise level: 3m04s
Blow force: 3m41s
Vibrations: 4m28s
Wrist stress:4m52s

[bretskellenger]

You had the flat tube on the Stihl wben doing wrist stress test. Huge difference between round tube and flat tube.

[nightmaremetalmatt]

I got me the pb just at the beginning of the mouth and my god the best blower I've ever used sthil take a seat

[EricAfflerback-eyzy]

Honestly ive had 2 of each of the stihl and echo blowers shown here, i really like the echo but both are very close. I wanted to like the stihl, as i love stihl chainsaws...(but even echo makes a good chainaw as well), but power wise the echo out performs the stihl slightly but noticeably nonetheless. Both were extremely reliable, the stihl i will say is more comfortable in hand and less bulky. Being i am a roofer, this was a huge benefit, but im saying overall, the echo, even though more bulky, the bulkiness seems to add strength and durability to the blower, but 100 percent you cant go wrong w either. Husky i cant speak on however their chainsaws have felt cheaper than echoes and steal and had rattly plastic parts, that's my experience with them. If you want power and durability go with the echo if you want lightweight and comfort go with stihl!

[tgsgardenmaintenance]

Love Stihl tools but the 86 is not that great of a blower, excellent vac though! Also have a 525BX and a Makita BHX2501, both are fantastic blowers but I would give the edge to the 525BX just. Bang for the buck, the Makita is a great choice for a smaller budget!!

[Drcl]

Just The Video I Was Looking For. Thanks 👍👍

[bengallet]

Do you have the wrong end on the stihl for max blowing power.. or else it would’ve out blew all of them, try using the open end “tip” ..

[daveclapper]

Yeah rigghhttt. With your echo gloves. 😁 . But seriously, I do like echo. Just bought a stihl though. Echo is also good for lefty’s. 👍

[joem]

I’ve had the 525bx and Bg86. The Stihl is an absolute joke compared to the husqvarna. Not sure on the echo but it can’t be weaker than the Stihl. I’d get both over the Stihl. Especially the 525bx, light and really powerful

[flip]

Great review, thank you for the technical info!!

[samwimpy]

Your wrist test is not using the same parameters...Echo blower has round tube, Stihl has the flattened tube for higher velocity, which in turn would produce more 'wrist force' per your test string parameter!

[dangrimes]

I will say the Echo is a "beast" because I'm a huge fan of originality. I have an older one and would like to pick up another while they are legal.

[cookiemonster]

flat tube on the Stihl when doing wrist stress test so not fair test. i have the same bg86 and know there is a difference between the flat and round tube and makes a difference blowing force

[scottschmied]

Great video!
I need a drop test though. Drop each of them off the roof of a house, approximately 15' should do it, and see which one still works.
Pretty sure it would be the Stihl.
That's been my experience in the past.
Stihl is the only manufacturer that holds up to the kind of abuse that I put on my tools. In that regard, I save money by staying true to Stihl. I've got a shed full of broken Echo and Husqvarna tools.

[tgsgardenmaintenance]

In my experience in the field, the Husky wins hands down!!! Use my 86 as a vac only!

[paulkonczak]

The 2620 does not come with the offset pipe you added that, so wrist stress test is unfair.I think they’d be about equal. P S. Maybe it was at the time of the video but the 2022 version has a straight pipe.

[noahpeters]

Huh i'm surprised, my bg 86 starts on 2 pulls (cold)

[jvenema]

so wonderful beautiful video friend i love it see so nice

[LandonBrown-ng]

Lol that stihl has auto choke release this shows what you need to know about this guy lol

[duradim]

Tests were flawed and not easy to follow.