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Features and Specifications
Type
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Handling | Handheld |
| CFM | Up to 391 |
| MPH | Up to 104 |
| Blowing Force | 10 N |
Engine
| Make | N/A |
|---|---|
| Amp | 6 Ah |
| Voltage | 36 V |
| Speed Settings | Variable |
Features
| Cordless | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery | Li-ion |
| Autonomy | 24 mins |
| Vacuum | No |
| Mulcher | No |
Misc
| Battery Included | 1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7 lbs |
| Noise Rating | 64 dB |
| Tube Length | N/A |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Description
Overview of the Stihl BGA 85
- Power: The Stihl BGA 85 is blower with a maximum air volume rating of 391 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 104 MPH.
- Power delivery: Stihl designed this battery-operated unit with total mobility in mind. The BGA 85 only needs to be plugged in when it is charging, so users can take it almost anywhere.
- Battery: Its 6 Ah 36 V Li-ion battery (1 battery included) means that a user can operate the BGA 85 for an estimated 24 minutes on a full charge.
- Handling: Being handheld, this blower has a good maneuverability and is meant to be easier to carry around over a small period of time. At 7 lbs, the Stihl BGA 85 is within the average weight range of cordless handheld blowers.
- Speed Settings: Sometimes you just need a little more power, while other times you may want a little more precision when moving leaves and debris. That’s why the BGA 85 features variable speed settings for added control.
- Noise: As far as electric handheld blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 64 dB.
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The Stihl BGA 85's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Stihl BGA 85 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- The air speed of the Stihl BGA 85 maxes out at 104 MPH. While more than adequate for many jobs, its air speed is below average among other battery-operated handheld blowers (the one expelling air at the fastest speed being the Makita XBU01PT with 208 MPH).
- Regarding its air volume, the airflow of the Stihl BGA 85 can reach 391 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), which is on par with other cordless handheld leaf blowers (the biggest expelled air volume belonging to the Poulan Pro PRB675i with 675 CFM).
- Autonomy-wise, with up to 24 minutes of autonomy on a full charge, the BGA 85 is on the low end when compared with other cordless handheld units (the one with the best autonomy being the EGO POWER+ 580 CFM LB5804 with up to 180 minutes of runtime).
The bottom line
- Acceptable Noise (64 dB)
- Decent Weight (7 lbs)
- Decent CFM (391 CFM)
- Low MPH (104 MPH)
- Low autonomy (24 mins)
Where to buy the Stihl BGA 85?
eBay 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 85 is covered under a warranty for up to 2 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. Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-467-8445.
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