Stihl BGA 57 - 36V 365 CFM Cordless Brushless Blower
The Stihl BGA 57 is a cordless handheld leaf blower delivering up to 365 CFM and 123 MPH. It is powered by a 36V AK battery. (Read full specs)
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Description
The BGA 57 delivers powerful STIHL performance combined with great control and comfortable operation. This blower puts out 103 mph of average air velocity (123 MPH maximum air velocity) combined with 365 CFM for effective clearing of leaves and other yard debris.
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The Stihl BGA 57
With its cordless handheld design, the Stihl BGA 57 is mostly aimed at homeowners with an average-sized yard that requires regular upkeep, generally around a quarter to half an acre.
It delivers up to 365 CFM of air volume and 123 MPH of air speed. To put it simply, it combines strong airflow to move piles of leaves in the yard with enough force to clear heavier material such as pine needles or acorns from patios and walkways.
With a 36V brushless motor, the BGA 57 operates as a fully cordless unit, giving freedom to move around your yard. This is a bare tool unit, meaning no battery comes with it. To function, it requires a 36V AK battery. According to Stihl, using the AK 20 battery should allow the blower to run for up to 22 minutes on a full charge.
The BGA 57 by Stihl has just one speed setting, meaning it's just either ON or OFF.
This cordless handheld blower weighs 5.1 lbs and can be steered with one hand for focused leaf and debris removal. When using an AK 20 battery, the total weight of the blower reaches around 7.8 lbs.
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The Stihl BGA 57's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BGA 57 compare with handheld leaf blowers of similar voltage (between 36 and 48V).
- Compared to its counterparts, the Stihl BGA 57 stands out as a lighter option within the cordless handheld blowers in the 36 to 48V range, weighing only 5.1 lbs. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Black+Decker LSW40C is worth a look at just 2.4 lbs the bare tool.
- At full power, this blower maxes out at 123 MPH, placing it on the lower end in terms of air speed for battery-operated handheld blowers between 36 and 48V. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Husqvarna 350iB, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 200 MPH.
- At 365 CFM (cubic feet per minute), its airflow output is modest compared to other cordless handheld blowers with a comparable voltage. For the highest air volume, you may want to have a look at the Husqvarna 350iB, which boasts with 800 CFM.
- Its battery provides a maximum autonomy of 22 minutes, placing the BGA 57 on the lower end in terms of runtime among its cordless counterparts. To enjoy the best possible autonomy in this category, you could have a look at the Makita CBU01Z which offers up to 300 minutes of runtime.
- Because larger batteries naturally increase runtime, it can be helpful to consider runtime efficiency, a measure of how effectively a blower uses the energy available. The Stihl BGA 57 shows relatively low runtime efficiency, providing fewer minutes of operation for each unit of battery power. If you are focused on getting more use per charge, the SKIL BL0460C-11 offers the highest runtime efficiency, at 0.75 minutes per Wh.
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Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 36-48V cordless blowers, the Stihl BGA 57 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Brushless motor
- Light bare tool weight (5.1 lbs)
- No speed variation
- Low CFM (365 CFM)
- Low MPH (123 MPH)
- Low autonomy (22 mins)
- Low power efficiency
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Cordless |
|---|---|
| Handling | Handheld |
| Air volume | Up to 365 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 123 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 9 N |
| Motor type | Brushless |
|---|---|
| Battery system | 36V AK |
| Battery capacity | 4.0Ah (144Wh) |
| Autonomy | 22 mins |
| Speed settings | 1 |
| Battery included | 0 |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 64 dB |
| Weight (tool only) | 5.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 886661339952 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it. For full technical details on the Stihl BGA 57, the user manual is available here (opens in a new tab).
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 57 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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