Quick verdict
Different sizes of blower. The Toro moves far more air and clears wet leaves; the Stihl is a light patio-and-lawn blower with a dealer behind it. For October leaves, the Toro. For a Stihl AK yard and light cleanup, the BGA 60.
Toro 60V Flex-Force 51827 Blower
The 51827 is the Toro 60V Flex-Force brushless handheld blower rated by Toro in the 765 CFM class, with variable speed, turbo and a cruise lever, sold with a 60V pack in most kits. It runs on the Toro 60V packs that power the Super Recycler mower, trimmers and snow blowers.
Toro 60V Flex-Force 51827 blower versus Stihl BGA 60 AK blower: airflow, weight, batteries, dealer support and platform compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro 60V Flex-Force 51827 Blower | Best Airflow for Fall Leaves | 8.8 | Check price |
| Stihl BGA 60 Battery Blower | Best Light Blower With Dealer Support | 8.4 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Toro 60V Flex-Force 51827 Blower
The 51827 is the Toro 60V Flex-Force brushless handheld blower rated by Toro in the 765 CFM class, with variable speed, turbo and a cruise lever, sold with a 60V pack in most kits. It runs on the Toro 60V packs that power the Super Recycler mower, trimmers and snow blowers.
Reasons to buy
- 765 CFM class airflow
- Moves wet leaves
- Toro 60V runs mowers and snow blowers
- Kit includes a pack
Reasons to avoid
- Heavier
- Louder
- Amazon availability varies
Stihl BGA 60 Battery Blower
The BGA 60 is the Stihl AK System brushless handheld blower, rated by Stihl around 460 CFM, light and balanced with variable speed, sold through Stihl dealers with an AK 30 pack in most kits. It shares packs with Stihl AK chainsaws, trimmers and hedge trimmers.
Reasons to buy
- Light and balanced
- Stihl dealer service
- AK packs run chainsaws and trimmers
- Quiet
Reasons to avoid
- 460 CFM class is light-duty
- Struggles with wet leaves
- Dealer pricing
Where these two differ
The Toro 51827 is a big Flex-Force handheld in the 765 CFM class that clears wet leaves, on packs that run the Toro Super Recycler mower. The Stihl BGA 60 is a light AK System handheld around 460 CFM for patios and dry lawns, sold through Stihl dealers on packs that run Stihl chainsaws and trimmers. They overlap on dry debris and separate on everything else.
This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both blowers and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either blower ourselves.
| Specification | Toro 51827 | Stihl BGA 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | 765 CFM class | About 460 CFM |
| Weight | Heavier | Light |
| Battery | Toro 60V | Stihl AK 30 |
| Where sold | Retail and online | Dealers |
| Noise | Loud at full power | Quiet |
| Platform | Toro 60V | Stihl AK |
Moving leaves
Dry leaves and clippings on a patio move for both. Wet matted leaves on a lawn, gravel beds and the fence-line pile need the Toro; the Stihl takes many passes.
Weight and noise
The Stihl is light enough for an hour and quiet enough for an evening. The Toro is heavier and louder, as big blowers are, with a cruise lever to rest the trigger finger.
Batteries and runtime
The Toro kit pack lasts a normal yard on medium and drains fast on turbo. The Stihl AK 30 pack lasts a long session at low speed. Toro 60V packs run a mower, trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers. Stihl AK packs run chainsaws, trimmers, hedge trimmers and a mower through dealers.
Support
A Stihl dealer handles warranty and repair in person. Toro handles it through retailers and service centers.
Yard jobs this decides
October leaves and a wet lawn: the Toro. A patio, a deck and a Stihl AK chainsaw in the shed: the Stihl. A Toro Super Recycler in the shed: the 51827.
Warranty and support
On the Toro 60V, Toro covers its 60V Flex-Force line with a three-year full warranty. On the Stihl BGA, Stihl covers consumer battery tools with a two-year warranty through its dealers. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.
Care and storage
Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: hose or brush debris off after each use, store packs indoors at partial charge through the winter rather than empty or full, and keep the machine out of direct sun in a shed. Neither needs oil changes, spark plugs or fuel stabilizer. A pack left at zero through a cold winter is the most common cause of a dead tool in spring on either platform.
Common owner complaints
Toro owners mention weight and noise. Stihl owners mention light airflow and dealer pricing. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Toro 51827 for fall leaves on Toro 60V packs. Buy the BGA 60 for light cleanup on Stihl AK packs with a dealer behind it.
Our verdict
The Toro 60V 51827 takes this comparison for leaf cleanup. The Stihl BGA 60 is the better light blower for a Stihl household.
How we research
This comparison is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of both products and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run either product ourselves; where the makers do not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Airflow
The Toro moves wet leaves; the Stihl moves dry debris.
Weight
The Stihl is much lighter.
Support
Stihl dealers service in person.
Platform
Toro 60V or Stihl AK packs decide.
Our verdict
Different sizes of blower. The Toro moves far more air and clears wet leaves; the Stihl is a light patio-and-lawn blower with a dealer behind it. For October leaves, the Toro. For a Stihl AK yard and light cleanup, the BGA 60.
FAQs
Roughly two thirds more airflow by the makers ratings; the Toro clears wet leaves the Stihl pushes around.
The Stihl by a wide margin.
Stihl sells through dealers; the link on this page searches Amazon for current listings.
The Stihl.
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