Even though the handgrip is designed to angle the blower down, that’s still a fair amount of weight to carry around, and I found longer periods more of a strain. Altogether, the BGA 86 with battery weighs 4.56kg. Having such a big battery in the unit does add to the weight. The AL500 charger is faster still, if you really need to turn around batteries quicker. Opt for the cheaper, consumer-level AL101 charger and you’re looking at 3hrs 10mins for 80% and 4hrs 10mins for 100%. You’ll want the A元00 at a minimum, since it can charge to 80% in 45 minutes and a full charge in 60 minutes. If you have batteries already, you can buy the BGA 86 barebones for £260 if you want everything, Stihl does a set with the blower, AP300 battery and A元00 charger for £520. This delivers up to 21 minutes of runtime. There’s a high-performance EC motor, which is controlled via the variable trigger: a gentle squeeze gives a slight, delicate wind depress the trigger fully and you get the full-on hurricane force that this blower can deliver.įitting into Stihl’s professional line, the BGA 86 uses the AP-line of batteries, with the company recommending the AP300 6Ah battery for this model. This means that you’re unlikely to accidentally activate the blower when carrying it around. Only then can the blower be operated by the trigger. To start the blower, you first need to slide the lock switch forwards, which lets you pull down the safety trigger as you grip the handle. Decked out in the company’s usual white and orange finish, this large leaf blower looks great and feels robust. Stihl is well known for its build quality and the BGA 86 continues in that vein. There’s only a round nozzle in the box, but you can buy a straight flat one for £10.45 for a more concentrated burst of air. I found it stiff to adjust, although the benefit is that once you’re at the length you want, you won’t have to to keep adjusting the nozzle. You first have to turn the barrel of the nozzle, then slide it up, then turn again to lock it. It’s the same kind of system used on the company’s smaller BGA 57 and is just as fiddly to use. Whereas the older model had a fixed-position nozzle, the BGA 86 has an adjustable-length nozzle that can give you a unit length of between 1,000mm and 1,150mm. Stihl has slightly revamped the BGA 86 over its predecessor, the BGA 85. A little heavy with a regular battery in place.Clever safety features to prevent accidental activation.Design and features – Brilliantly designed, but the Stihl BGA 86 is quite heavy with a battery in place Simple controls, excellent performance and a comfortable grip make this model stand out, but it’s quite heavy, which becomes noticeable when you use it over longer periods. More powerful yet lighter than its predecessor, the Stihl BGA 86 is designed to be a great crossover tool that can work for professionals or those with larger gardens.
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