1. BG 50 & BR 450 C-EF

2. Introducing the NEW BG 50
The lightest gasoline powered handheld blower in the STIHL range

3. 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 : lbs.
RedMax HBZ2610: 9.2 lbs

4. Introducing BG 50 Improved choke system for reduced flooding.
Proven, reliable 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

5. 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

6. 2-stroke with scavenging (4241)
Comparison: BG 50 vs. BG 56
BG 50
BG 56
Engine
2-stroke (4229)
2-stroke with scavenging (4241)
Displacement
[cc]
27.2
Engine power
[kW]
0.7
Air volume
[cfm]
412
412 ****
Air velocity
[m/s]
134
134 ****
Blowing force
[N] 13
Weight
[lbs]
7.9
9.3
Lower handle grip ✔
Easy 2 Start
Conversion to shredder vac
Fan-jet nozzle and gutter cleaner
Adjustable blower tube length
Momentary stop switch
Simplified starting procedure
**** updated values according to ANSI/OPEI B

7. BG 50 - Conclusion The BG 50 is: Upgrade to BG 56 for:
$ – 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:
$ – 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

8. BR 450 & BR 450 C-EF

9. Introducing BR 450 and BR 450 C-EF
STIHL’s new backpack blower loaded with new features $449.95
BR 450 C-EF
Commercial grade backpack blower with electric start $549.95

10. New Control Handle Design
Start button (BR 450- C-EF only)
Step less cruise control function
Momentary stop switch automatically returns to run position

11. New Telescopic Tube Design
Tube length adjustment Collar
Quick release handle position adjustment

12. 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.

13. Introducing BG 450 C-EF Professional Blower with Electric Start

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Specifications -BR 450 & 450 C-EF are replacing the BR 550-
Displacement
63.3 cc
64.8 cc
Engine Power
3.9 bhp
3.4 bhp
Weight
25.4 lbs
23.4 lbs
21.8 lbs
Air Volume
642 cfm
530 cfm
Avg. Air Velocity
186 mph
199 mph
Max Air Velocity
221 mph
252 mph
Blowing Force
28 N
26.9 N

17. Measured in Newtons (Force)