STIHL BG50 VS BG55 / Should you upgrade / Which will last longer / and common problems

I compare the Stihl BG50 to the BG55. The BG 55 is no longer made so should you keep it or replace it? I also go over some common problems with both blowers and their good points as well.

[@FishFind3000]

I’m glad I have the old school bg55 it’s a great blower and is 10 years old now.

[@briantii]

Great video! I’ve got an old bg86.

[@mattbolanz1216]

just had a bg55 given to me while on a jobsite. it only runs (poorly) on choke but hopefully it will be a simple fix. good to know they’re well built.

[@pedropedro2837]

Thanks good information

[@markbrown1609]

good video bro, i got both of those: the older model seems stronger and better built.

[@curtjobe6016]

Thank you for the video. Just picked up bg 50. Its a great little machine. Do you know if any gutter cleaning kit will work with it? I've looked it up and seems alot of stihl blowers are showing compatible with the kit except the bg 50.

[@human1513]

Is it OK to apply some light wtaerproof grease (I use BelRay on my mtorcycles for decades) or dry lube (teflon in an aerosol can) onto the white throttle post / orange trigger mating surfaces?

[@ronschannel4940]

Echo 2620 or 2520 vs bg55 for home use and reliability

[@24space310]

or just put a screw on the trigger housing on the bg50.