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Stihl BGA 100 Spec Review

The Stihl BGA 100 is a cordless handheld leaf blower delivering 494 CFM at 168 MPH. It is powered by AP or AR (backpack-style) batteries. (Read full specs)

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Features and Specifications

Type
Type Cordless
Handling Handheld
CFM Up to 494
MPH Up to 168
Blowing Force 17 N
Engine
BrushlessYes
Voltage36 V
Speed settings Variable
Features
Battery Li-ion - AR or AP
Autonomy According to battery
Cruise controlNo
Vacuum No
Misc
Battery included 0
Weight (tool only)5.5 lbs
Noise rating 56 dB
Warranty 3 years

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Description

The Lithium-Ion battery-powered BGA 100 is built with the professional landscaper in mind. When in boost mode, the BGA 100 is the most powerful dedicated handheld blower in the STIHL range. This Lithium-Ion battery-powered blower boasts higher quality and better ergonomics than many other battery products on the market, and delivers performance superior to many gas powered models. The new BGA 100 design shifts the battery weight from the unit to the back or hip with a high-performance cable connecting system. This results in a lighter blower and reduces user fatigue. The BGA 100 features four performance levels through a variable speed throttle trigger delivering an even balance of blowing power and run time. Its rear-mounted air intake allows the blower to be used right- or left-handed. The quietest and lightest blower in the STIHL lineup, the BGA 100 allows you to clean up with ease around neighborhoods, urban areas, or other noise-sensitive zones. (source: Stihl)

Overview of the Stihl BGA 100

The Stihl BGA 100 in use

The Stihl BGA 100

  • Power: The Stihl BGA 100 is a cordless blower with a maximum air volume rating of 494 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 168 MPH.
  • Power delivery: If you don’t like dealing with cords, you will be delighted to know that this blower is equipped with a brushless, battery-operated motor.
  • Battery: The Stihl BGA 100 is powered by an easy-to-recharge 29.3 Ah 36 V Li-ion battery (battery not included).
  • Handling: Being handheld, this blower has a good maneuverability and is meant to be easier to carry around over a small period of time. The blower in its bare tool (no battery) version weighs 5.5 lbs — the Stihl BGA 100 is neither the lightest nor the heaviest cordless handheld blower on the market.
  • Speed Settings: For those who are keen on having complete control while operating their leaf blower, the BGA 100 offers variable speed settings.
  • Noise: As far as electric handheld blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 56 dB.

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The Stihl BGA 100's performance versus other blowers

The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BGA 100 compare with similar leaf blowers.

  • Upon exiting the nozzle, the air can reach speeds of up to 168 MPH, which is rather impressive for a battery-operated handheld blower between 36 and 48V. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Makita XBU01PT and its 208 MPH could be an option to consider.
  • It has a maximum air volume output of 494 CFM (cubic feet per minute). With this output rating, the BGA 100 is well within average in relation to similar cordless handheld blowers with a comparable voltage. If air volume is important to you, the Husqvarna 350iB, with 800 CFM, could be in your good books.

Price comparison

As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other cordless blowers, the Stihl BGA 100 is on the expensive side of the price range.

While certainly not the cheapest of its kind, purchasing it could most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end product.

The bottom line

STRENGTHS:
  • Brushless motor
  • High MPH (168 MPH)
AVERAGE SPECS:
  • Decent weight (5.5 lbs)
  • Acceptable noise (56 dB)
  • Decent CFM (494 CFM)
WEAKNESSES:
  • On the expensive side
  • Battery not included
  • No cruise control

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About Stihl

Stihl AG & Company KG was founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926. The German company specializes in handheld outdoor power equipment. Over the past fifty years, Stihl has opened manufacturing plants in Brazil, the United States, and China. The German company’s sure and steady expansion has made it a leading provider of in the lawn, forestry, and landscape maintenance industries.

Warranty Information

The Stihl BGA 100 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Stihl blowers, please consult Stihl's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-467-8445.

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