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BG 50 & BR 450 C-EF. Introducing the NEW BG 50. The lightest gasoline powered handheld blower in the STIHL range. BG 50….Lightest gasoline handheld blower. STIHL BG 50: 7.9 lbs. STIHL BG 56: 9.3 lbs. Weed Eater FB 25: 8.1 lbs. Husqvarna 125b: 9.4 lbs. Echo PB 250: 9.5 lbs.
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Introducing the NEW BG 50 The lightest gasoline powered handheld blower in the STIHL range
BG 50….Lightest gasoline handheld blower STIHL BG 50: 7.9 lbs. STIHL BG 56: 9.3 lbs. Weed Eater FB 25: 8.1 lbs. Husqvarna 125b: 9.4 lbs. Echo PB 250: 9.5 lbs. Shindaiwa EB212: 8.8 lbs Craftsman 358794770: 11.1 lbs. RedMax HBZ2610: 9.2 lbs
Introducing BG 50 Improved choke system for reduced flooding. Proven, reliable 4229 2-stroke engine 1 piece tube for simplicity Tool-less filler cap for upright refueling Lightest gas powered blower in the STIHL range: Assembled in Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Why did STIHL develop the BG 50? • Currently we offer 2 entry blowers: • BG 55 • BG 56 • These to products have the same: • Weight • Blowing performance • Accessories compatibility • Appearance • BG 55 and BG 56 are too close to one another • Limits dealer’s ability to upsell customers to the BG 56
Comparison: BG 50 vs. BG 56 **** updated values according to ANSI/OPEI B175.2-2012
BG 50 - Conclusion • The BG 50 is: • $139.95 – Great Price • 7.9 lbs. – Lightest blower on the market • Same reliable engine as the BG 55 but with reduced flooding. • Upgrade to BG 56 for: • $169.95 – Exceptional Value • Easy 2 Start, simplified starting procedure, momentary stop switch. • Ability to use gutter kit • Ability to convert to vacuum • Additional lower handle • Adjustable tube length
Introducing BR 450 and BR 450 C-EF BR 450 • STIHL’s new backpack blower loaded with new features$449.95 BR 450 C-EF • Commercial grade backpack blower with electric start $549.95
New Control Handle Design Start button (BR 450- C-EF only) Step less cruise control function Momentary stop switch automatically returns to run position
New Telescopic Tube Design Tube length adjustment Collar Quick release handle position adjustment
BR 450: New blower in the STIHL Range All the same features of the BR 450 C-EF except electric start and Easy 2 Start. Better blowing force than the BR 550 with more emphasis on volume.
Introducing BG 450 C-EFProfessional Blower with Electric Start
BR 450 C-EF Electric Start System • One push of the start button and you are up and running. • Starter battery charges while the machine is running. • If the lithium ion battery dies or if it is too cold (< 32 deg. F) machine is started with backup pull starter. • 10 minute runtime recharges battery in cold temperatures, 2 minutes recharges battery at 75 degrees F
Why Electric Start? No need to remove the backpack blower from the user’s back to restart Fuel savings by turning off blower when moving from place to place Can even be cold started while on users back. Choke knob automatically returns to run position when throttle blipped.
Specifications -BR 450 & 450 C-EF are replacing the BR 550-