Stihl BGA 160 Cordless Blower

BGA 160 Cordless Blower: Professional cordless blower with high blowing force

The BGA 160 is a battery-powered blower in STIHL’s AP System, designed for professional landscapers and features excellent manoeuvrability combined with plenty of blowing performance.  With a maximum blowing force of 21 Newtons, the power of the BGA 160 sits above the BGA 86 and below the BGA 250 handheld leaf blowers and outperforms both the BG 56 and BG 86 petrol handheld leaf blowers.

The BGA 160 has a compact size, is lightweight and has impressive power, making it ideal for working quickly and around tight obstacles when clearing small areas of leaves and hedge clippings – making it an ideal tool for every landscaper’s fleet. The BGA 160 can be used by both left and right-handed users, and thanks to the angle of the handle, it means you won’t experience strain on your wrist and arm. It also keeps the tool steady when used on maximum power, meaning you can control the blower with ease. The battery’s location underneath the impeller and handle means the BGA 160 is perfectly balanced, with no tipping required to get the right angle. 

The BGA 160 has a variable speed trigger with a built-in boost mode, for temporarily increasing to maximum power when clearing stubborn patches of wet leaves. Selecting one of the three power settings helps to match the blowing power to the job at hand, which lets you get the best from the battery. Cruise control can be used when working on longer jobs and a shoulder harness can be attached to the leaf blower which takes the weight from your hand.  As it is battery-powered, you don’t need to wear ear defenders when using the BGA 160. 

The working time with the recommended AP 300 S battery ranges from 15-110 minutes, depending on the power level used. 
 

Features

The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

CONSTANT POWER

When using other brands of battery tools, the performance can sometimes decrease during work as the battery discharges. This isn’t the case with STIHL battery-powered tools. Thanks to the intelligent electronics, your tool will work with consistently high power across the entire battery charge, until there is no energy left in the battery.

VARIABLE BLOWING FORCE

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY AND CONTROL. The blowing force can be adjusted thanks to the variable trigger, meaning you can save energy whilst clearing. This means that you can adapt the force to different working conditions you may face.

CRUISE CONTROL

FOR LONG WORKING PERIODS. You can lock the throttle at any preferred position, even between levels. This relieves the strain on your index finger during longer periods of continual use.

COMPACT DESIGN

FOR EASY MANOEUVRABILITY. The short and compact design of the leaf blower and the central positioning of the engine, blower and battery means there is less inertia during use; making it easy to swivel and move the tool during use – so you can work more effectively and for longer.

ANGLED BLOWER TUBE

FOR STRENGTH-SAVING AND FATIGUE-FREE WORK. The angled design of the blower tube means that there is no rotational impact on the wrist. The blower tube and the handle are in line so that no torque is transferred to the handle and no pulse is generated which must be corrected manually. This benefits you to do your work with less effort and fatigue.<br />

POWER BOOST

Power boost will allow for full blowing power, simply by adding extra pressure to the trigger lever.

EC MOTOR

LOW-MAINTENANCE AND EFFICIENT. Thanks to its compact design, low weight and high efficiency, the EC motor enables you to work in an energy efficient manner. This engine also has a long service life.

HANGING EYELET

FOR SAFE STORAGE. The tool has an eyelet&nbsp; allowing you to store your tool safely and compactly.

TOOL MONITORING WITH THE SMART CONNECTOR

INTEGRATION INTO STIHL CONNECTED. The tool is compatible with the Smart Connector, meaning it can be integrated into the STIHL connected system. Once you have attached a Smart Connector to the tool, after one-time commissioning it will record the tool’s operating hours and transmit them to the STIHL connected App via Bluetooth. In addition to displaying the operational time, the app also provides an overview of all necessary maintenance, ensuring that you do not overlook important upkeep and that your tool is always in a ready-to-use condition.

IPX4 CERTIFIED

SPLASHWATER PROTECTION. The AP 200 S is IPX4 certified thanks to the encapsulated electronics and sealing of each individual cell. It means that the battery is protected against splashwater from all sides and can be used in rainy conditions.

Technical details

Rated voltage	36 V
Battery system	AP
Recommended battery	AP 300 S
Blowing force with round nozzle	21 N 1)
Weight	2.6 kg
IPX Rating	IPX4
Max. air velocity with round nozzle	78 m/s
Air throughput with round nozzle	970 m³/h 2)
Battery working time AP 300 S (Power level 1)	up to 110 min
Battery working time AP 300 S (Boost mode)	up to 15 min
Sound pressure level	80 dB(A) 3)
Sound pressure level 15 m distance	57 dB(A) 4)
Sound power level	90 dB(A) 3)
Vibration level, right	0.7 m/s² 5)

¹⁾Combination of airspeed and air throughput²⁾With round nozzle³⁾K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)⁴⁾Measured according to ANSI/OPEI B175.2-2012 (R2019).⁵⁾K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²