The round nozzle on the Stihl BG 55 shoots out air at a speed of 140 miles per hour. This tool delivers air at a velocity of 418 cubic feet per minute.
The gasoline engine in the Stihl BG 55 produces a horsepower measurement of 0.9. It features a primer bulb, translucent fuel tank and enclosed throttle cables. Stihl says the engine design allows easy access to the spark plug and air filter. The engine has a displacement of 27.2 cc, along with a protected choke lever and throttle trigger.
You can fit 13.5 oz. of fuel into the Stihl BG 55. The manufacturer says this unit weighs 9 lbs. and has a decibel measurement of 69 dBA, which is equal to the amount of noise a vacuum cleaner 10 feet away from you would make and twice as loud as an ordinary conversation.
Stihl handheld blowers come with a two-year limited warranty. Accessories available for this model include a vacuum kit, gutter-cleaning kit and flat nozzle.