Stihl SHA 56 vs Worx WG583 Nitro 40V Leaf Blower/Vacuum
The Stihl SHA 56 is the better-built, quieter machine and the one to buy if you blow and vacuum around homes near neighbors. The Worx WG583 Nitro is the stronger blower on paper, with more air speed, a brushless motor and a bigger mulch ratio, and it runs on Worx's shared PowerShare batteries. Owners praise the Stihl's fit and finish and its low noise; Worx ratings sit around 4.1 out of 5, with complaints about weight in vacuum mode and bag emptying.
- Choose the Stihl SHA 56 if you want a quiet, well-built 2-in-1 for light suburban cleanup and already own or plan to buy Stihl AK batteries.
- Choose the Worx WG583 Nitro if you need more blowing force, a longer listed runtime and a 12:1 mulch ratio, and you like the idea of sharing batteries with other Worx tools.
Prices
- Stihl SHA 56: $249.99 at www.dinubalumber.com (last seen Nov 1)
- Worx WG583 Nitro 40V Leaf Blower/Vacuum: $99.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Worx WG583 Nitro 40V Leaf Blower/Vacuum is $150.00 cheaper than the Stihl SHA 56 at the latest prices (Nov 1 and Nov 9)
