Top Picks
BGA 60 Cordless Leaf Blower
$186.00
BGA 50 Cordless Leaf Blower
$144.00
SHA 56 Cordless Leaf Vacuum Shredder
$253.00
SHA 140 Cordless Leaf Vacuum Shredder
$351.00
BR 800 C-E Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower
$963.00
BGA 86 Cordless Leaf Blower
$310.00
SR 450 Petrol Backpack Mist Blower
$899.00
BR 700 Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower
$860.00
Buyer's Guide
Blowers & Vacuum Shredders Buyer's Guide
From quick handheld clearing to backpack-powered leaf shifting, here's how to choose the right blower, vacuum shredder or sweeper for your garden or grounds maintenance round.
Handheld vs Backpack Blowers
Handheld blowers like the Stihl BGA range are lighter and better for quick, occasional clearing. Backpack blowers such as the BRA 200-600 shift the weight onto your back and deliver more sustained air power for larger areas of leaf clearance.
Blower Power & Air Volume
Higher-numbered models in the BGA and BRA ranges (BGA 200/300, BRA 500/600) deliver greater air volume for clearing wet leaves or larger areas quickly, while entry models like the BGA 30/50 suit light, occasional garden clearing.
Leaf Vacuum Shredders
The Stihl SHA 56 and SHA 140 combine vacuuming and shredding in one pass, reducing leaf volume significantly before disposal or composting — a good option where you need to clear and bag leaves rather than just blow them aside.
Sweeping Machines
The Stihl KGA 770 Cordless Sweeping Machine suits hard surfaces — driveways, paths and yards — where a blower would just scatter debris rather than collect it, giving a more controlled clean-up on paved areas.
Battery Platform: AK vs AP
Domestic-focused blowers (BGA 30-86, SHA 56) run on the AK system, while professional and backpack models (BGA 100-300, BRA range, SHA 140) run on AP for longer runtime and more power under sustained use.
Petrol vs Battery for Blowers
This collection is entirely cordless battery — if you need petrol power for continuous professional use across large sites, check our Chainsaws and Brushcutters ranges for comparable petrol-powered options, or ask about the Kombi petrol system.
Domestic vs Professional Use
Entry-level handheld blowers on the AK system suit occasional domestic garden clearing. Backpack blowers and vacuum shredders on the AP system are built for daily professional grounds maintenance, with the runtime and durability to match.