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Stihl BGA 56 Kit review

Battery (cordless) blower vac. Priced at $429.

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Blower type
Battery (cordless)
Vacuum function View more details.

Some models are blower-only; this option shows the ones that also have a vacuum feature.

No
Recommended View more details.

We recommend blower vacs with a CHOICE Expert Rating of more than 80%.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is made up of the performance score (65%) and ease of use score (35%). We recommend blower vacs with a CHOICE Expert Rating over 80%.

Performance score View more details.

We test with dry leaves and small twigs in a 20 square metre area. We time how long it takes to blow all the leaves into a pile, and for models with a vacuum function, how long it then takes to convert from blower to vacuum mode and vacuum up the pile of leaves. The fastest blowers clear the area of leaves in under 4 minutes. If a model runs out of power before cleaning the whole area its score is penalised accordingly.

Ease of use score View more details.

We check how easy each model is to use. This includes using its controls, and how comfortable it is to hold and operate.

Vacuum performance score View more details.

Only applicable to blower vacs. This test involves vacuuming 1kg of mixed leaf and twig material as well as 2kg of leaf material. As not all models have a vacuum, vacuum scores are not included in the CHOICE Expert Rating.

Vacuum ease of use score View more details.

Only applicable to blower vacs. This test assesses general ease of use, including how easy it is to clear any blockages. As not all models have a vacuum, vacuum scores are not included in the CHOICE Expert Rating.

Noise at user's position and at 7.5m (dBA) View more details.

We measure the blower noise in blower mode at the user's ear level and at 7.5m away.

Availability View more details.

This row shows which products are still available in shops ('Tested model') and which models have been discontinued. You might still be able to find discontinued models in second-hand stores or online.

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Price View more details.

Recommended or typical retail with charger and battery for most models, as of May 2024 .

$429
Motor power / capacity
N/A
Battery
36V Li-ion
Battery capacity (Ah) View more details.

Measured in ampere-hours (Ah). Larger capacity typically means a longer running time.

2.8
Battery life / stated charge time (min) View more details.

Battery life is the running time in minutes. Stated charge time is the claimed time to charge the battery from flat to full charge (not measured).

17 / 150
Cord length (cm) View more details.

na - Not applicable (not electric mains-powered).

N/A
Claimed blow speed (km/h)
190
Claimed bag capacity (L) View more details.

na - Not applicable (no bag / vacuum function).

N/A
Warranty (years) View more details.

Some blowers have separate warranties for the battery and the blower.

2 years
Blower dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
86/102 x 17 x 23
Weight (kg)
3.4
Contents of packaging
Blower, AK20 battery, AL-101 battery charger, instructions
Country of origin
Austria
Website
stihl.com.au
Detachable tube
Yes
Carry strap
No
Nose wheel View more details.

This helps when vacuuming, as it's easier to trundle the inlet around on the ground if it has a nose wheel.

No
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