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. 👍👍

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.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome that you are able to get money towards buying battery kit. As you say - so much nicer for your clients. But the key are the benefits to you. No fumes! No fuel mixes - a game changer. Thank you for watching

@jesusarenas3951

8 ай бұрын

any catches with the core program?

@NickRosePhotos

8 ай бұрын

@@jesusarenas3951 As far as I know there is no catches. The program is only for small businesses. I think if you have 100 or more employees you can’t get the help.

@_CarlosA

2 ай бұрын

@@jesusarenas3951 nope! awesome program that helps with the cost of transitioning to battery equipment. You basically trade a gas machine for the battery equivalent of your choice (ex: trade a gas blower for this BGA 300 kit), and they reduce the price significantly. We just completed the process for our second company order.

I love the boat scene!

@TheFullyChargedGardener

9 ай бұрын

😀 Thank you for watching

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!

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

We love our BGA 86 as you say, so nimble and easy to manoeuvre. Thank you for watching.

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

😀 Thank you for stopping by the stand. 🤣 I messed up so many demos - but it was good fun. As always, thank you for watching

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 🧡

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching chap 👍

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

We use our battery blowers all the time, the big petrol blower is for the big autumn jobs. It definitely won’t be long before we are able to do it all with battery blowers 😀

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.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

It is cool to see the battery ranges developing further. Did you try the BGA 300 on at saltex?

@scottellwoodgardening287

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener no to be honest I needed another day at saltex. Lots of time took up chatting to watchers which you will know only too well. It’s good to interact with the people who support our channels though.

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 😁

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Good technique definitely helps with battery life. Not just a case of holding the throttle wide ope all the time just for the sake of it. The ‘Shedio’ will be back soon :)

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

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.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Also a great option for large estates and schools - and noise sensitive areas. Useful bit of kit.

@msulli1971

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener I would have to agree with that! I have a handheld battery and this would be useful on some accounts but with the large expense not enough return to justify putting one on my truck yet and if our city makes us we will be in a world of hurt

👍🧡

This vs makita version? Which is better?

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Great to hear your battery fleet is growing 😀

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

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.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

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

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!

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Hi, this was filmed in the Uk. Best to check with your local STIHL dealer for availability in your area. Thank you for watching 👍

@orlandotorres6870

Жыл бұрын

Could you send me 2 to Illinois? I’ll pay for them. ​@@TheFullyChargedGardener

Dude, hope you're doing good?

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

I guess it’s all about having the best tool for the right situation. There is no way I can use the BR 800 in certain areas of the gardens - but can happily use the BGA 300 without disturbing people. The battery backpack blowers definitely have their place in the market - but as I said in the video. They can’t compete with the big petrol blowers for big leaf clearing jobs. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment.

@alastairduncan1944

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener yea I get in your situation it has its niche. I have 2 office carparks for a business that have weekly leaf blowing all year round. They have raised the noise issue before and I have basically said A. A quieter battery unit doesn't exist yet, and B. the one that is coming (this one)looks like it will cost me around $15k in batteries to do the same job the $1500 petrol unit I have now does, which isn't at all cost effective. They haven't raised the issue of the noise of the br800 for a while now 🤣

@michaelporter7849

Жыл бұрын

You could use the rake whilst it’s charging - that’s even better for the planet. My br350 is at 10kg and VERY efficient.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelporter7849 🤣 I will continue to use our battery blowers where possible.

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

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

One thing I hear quite often is “I wish I had switched over to battery sooner” especially when it comes to hedge trimmers. Absolute game changers. What is it that puts you off battery machines?

@mr.tidygarden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener the cutting strength and battery life. What I do like is the lack of noise and weight🙏

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.tidygarden you should give a battery hedge trimmer a try. I think you would be pleasantly surprised by what they can cut through and how efficient they are when it comes to battery life 😀

@mr.tidygarden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener Deffo will give one a go for new season. On my Santa list🙏

How are you seen no vids lately

What is the cost of this unit please

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

Best to check with your local stihl dealer for pricing, thank you for watching.

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

@Mark-uh4zd

9 ай бұрын

The convenience of gas cannot be beat. There’s virtually no downtime between fillups.

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.

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

🤣 You may not hear them moan - but you will be able to see the P45 they have in their hand as they fire you for making a racket 🤣 Battery blowers are fantastic bits of kit - Granted, they have their limitations. As a professional - I am proud to be using battery machines when I can. Thank you for watching 😀

@michaelporter7849

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener I’m a sole trader - they’re the ones who generally get the p45s. 2/3 of my machines are battery which are great! But not this.

@mr.tidygarden

Жыл бұрын

Michael I agree mate

@TheFullyChargedGardener

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.tidygarden Thank you for watching 👍

@mr.tidygarden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFullyChargedGardener pop over to my channel if you get time my friend🙏