I really liked the balanced review, as a non-pro happy with my BGA100 (which at the time was the top-end model), but good to see how battery tech continues to evolve and improve.

Great video, very interesting machine, new technology will never suit everyone or be perfect, but it's a important stepping stone, but saying that, I can definitely see many applications for it now. 👍👍

Great run-through / introduction. I'm a gardener / groundsman and one of my jobs is at a site of 50 retirement flats in the North. This is another example of where the new BGA 300 could really be advantageous for your viewers, mainly to minimise noise disturbance, which can seriously "get" to people who are elderly, disabled and more house-bound. Depends on the physical area, of course, whether it's paving or grass your dealing with etc. Not for me though; Too bulky. I also have to clean out the doorways and porches of the flats, so my handy battery BGA 86 is perfect for getting into awkward corners!

I’m in San Mateo California. Just transitioned from all gas to all electric. I love the BGA300 and my clients are happy. This wouldn’t have happened if not for the California CORE program. All the batteries/mower/Kombi/BGA300 would have cost me close to 6k but it only cost me 2.9k.

I love the boat scene!

good vid on the blower also good to meet you on the last day of the apf on the hanza stall thanks for the demo on the chippers

I was going to get a second BR800c but think im going to get one of these then just use the BR800c when needed that way i wont be using as much fuel 👍🏼 great review mate 🧡

Nice Review good to how battery gear is going I used to do a lot of leaf clearing with backpack blowers petrol used to drink a lot 2 stroke running all day petrol's convenient but noisy if I was still doing that job battery wood defiantly be worth a look for some bits of the site Thanks again

Looks like a nice bit of kit. But for me doing small residential lawns it's a little overkill, a bit too heavy, and out of my price range. That battery alone is over 2.5k NZD here. I will stick with my BGA 200 blower and Stihl Battery Belt with AP Holster.

Hi mate. Good review. For me the run time and being heavier than the 800 are big negatives for me but it’s getting there.

Great video as always Andy! Where's the shed gone you used to do vidz in? I run the pellenc airion backpack blower and have to say the battery gauge on the handle is bloody handy . Shame about the stihl not having that since ego are following suit with the gauge too. When using battery backpack blowers its about battery management I always say I've taught my guys how to get the most out the battery and its worked well long run times! Also run the br800 for the much larger jobs, superb bit of kit but it does scream at full tilt! I'll need to weigh the pellenc see how it compares lol Cheers again for your content 😁

What’s the vibration like? I worry about HAVS Syndrome build up in my body…..

That's a helluva bulky backpack. Have to say the pellenec is better for now. "extend the nozzle to get closer to the action" 😁🤣

I have six of the battery tools and they are great but this has a niche market like what you say for noise sensitive locations , at the price and weight it’s certainly not for most people you could buy three br 800 for the price of one of these

This vs makita version? Which is better?

Cordless has always been a lot about noise levels, but less noise just means the engine is not as higher watts as say electric mains motors. . Petrol Engines have the combustion noise , but 4 stroke is not to loud , but anything with a high spinning fan is going to be pretty loud what ever the power source.

Great for the homeowner , crap for the pro in leaf season.

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casual blower users that work small properties, investment of 2x bga300s, 4x ar3000Ls, 2x AL500s & mobile solar generation / storage solution.

You say compromise but 5kg heavier than a br 800 and it only has a 1hour run time 😬 that means I would need 5 ar3000 batteries a day for a good part of the year to do what a couple of full tanks of petrol currently does in my br 800

Bel video ma trovo più comodo BGA 100 o BGA 200 dove è stretto per la pulizia

Is it available in the United States? Seems like this is overseas..

Dude, hope you're doing good?

I’m getting fed up with being complained at for noise I’m starting to make the change to electric and I won’t look back!

I am a big fan of Japanese petrol machines have not bought a battery machine yet. Damien Irish KZfaq garden maintenance channel👌

What is the cost of this unit please

How are you seen no vids lately

So bga 300 is £600 + £1620 ar3000l battery. =£2220. It has a blowing force of 26N compared to 41N of the petrol bga800. It will only run 61 minutes at best, which will be less in cold weather. Continued fast charging will see the batteries drop performance in a few years. We have had batteries fail altogether in 2 years, but those that are 4 years old, are now useless with short run times. This bga300 weighs far to much, can only work for an hour at best, where a backpack blower is generally required for longer running periods during winter leaf clear up. Add in Stihls unreliability, over priced parts making machines non repairable and doing their utmost to avoid warranty claims, blaming customers and lieing, why would anyone buy this? Only 12months warranty also. Not very confident are they? I have never been asked not to use a petrol machine. Wouldn't listen to this, I'd say its amazing if Stihl was paying me too, even though we know its complete rubbish, unreliable and far more expensive to run when you keep having to replace well looked after machines and batteries. Give stihl a ring, ask them for the top level of maintenance you should be 1 on your machine. Adhere to it strictly...I guarantee it will still stop working. But it will be your fault, im sure.

Only for enthusiast or willing spend some extra money. Do not care

Petrol all the way. Wearing ear defenders you won’t have to listen to people moan! As a professional there’s no way I’d use that thing.