Collection: STIHL Battery Hedge Trimmers - Cordless HSA & HLA Models
Cordless hedge trimmers and hedge cutters that start instantly, run quietly and need no fuel mixing. Handheld HSA models take care of shrubs, topiary and garden hedges, while long-reach HLA models cut tall hedges from ground level without a ladder. Choose AK System for garden use, or AP System to share batteries across your professional STIHL kit.
Cordless hedge trimmers and hedge cutters that start instantly, run quie ...
Buyer's Guide
STIHL Battery Hedge Trimmer Buyer's Guide
From the compact HSA 26 on the AK System for garden hedges to the professional HSA 130 and long-reach HLA 66 and HLA 135 on the AP System, this guide covers the full STIHL cordless hedge trimmer range at Gustharts — including which battery system to choose, blade length selection and runtime guidance.
STIHL HSA Range - Handheld Battery Hedge Trimmers
The STIHL HSA range covers handheld cordless hedge trimmers for domestic and professional use. The HSA 26 runs on the AK System for light garden hedge maintenance. The HSA 60, HSA 86 and HSA 130 run on the AP System with increasing blade length and cutting capacity for professional grounds maintenance. All HSA models start instantly with no fuel mixing, run quietly and produce zero direct emissions.
STIHL HLA Range - Long Reach Battery Hedge Trimmers
The STIHL HLA range are cordless long-reach hedge trimmers for cutting tall hedges from ground level. The HLA 56, HLA 66 and HLA 135 run on the AP System and feature an articulating head that adjusts through multiple angles for cutting the top and sides of tall boundary hedges without a ladder. The HLA range offers the same quiet, zero-emission operation as the handheld HSA models, making them ideal for early morning or noise-sensitive residential work.
AK System vs AP System - Which Battery Does Your HSA Need?
The STIHL HSA 26 runs on the AK System - a compact 36V domestic battery shared with other AK garden tools including the FSA 57 strimmer and BGA 57 blower. The HSA 60, HSA 86, HSA 130 and all HLA models run on the AP System - a professional 36V battery shared with STIHL chainsaws, strimmers and pressure washers. If you already own AP System tools, choosing an HSA or HLA on the same system means one battery powers your full kit.
Battery vs Petrol Hedge Trimmer - Choosing the Right Tool
Battery hedge trimmers suit residential gardens, noise-sensitive areas, early morning starts and users who value low maintenance with no fuel mixing. Petrol hedge trimmers suit contractors with large volumes of hedges, remote sites without charging facilities, or heavy overgrown hedges requiring sustained high-power cutting. For most professional arborists and grounds teams operating within range of vehicle charging, the AP System battery hedge trimmer offers a practical daily alternative to petrol.
Choosing Blade Length on a STIHL HSA Hedge Trimmer
The HSA 26 uses a short 41cm single-sided blade suited to light topiary and small shrubs. The HSA 60 and HSA 86 use double-sided blades from 45cm to 60cm for standard garden hedges. The HSA 130 carries a 75cm double-sided blade for high-output professional hedging. On HLA long-reach models, a 50cm articulating head is mounted on an adjustable shaft - blade length is fixed but shaft extension varies from 2.3m to 3.9m depending on the model.
STIHL HSA and HLA Runtime and Battery Options
Runtime on STIHL HSA and HLA models depends on the battery capacity selected. The AP 100 provides light-duty runtime for occasional use; the AP 200 suits domestic to light professional use; the AP 300 S and AP 500 S extend runtime for professional sustained cutting. On the HSA 86 with an AP 300 S battery, runtime typically reaches 90 minutes of continuous hedge trimming. For teams cutting all day, two batteries and a AL 300 fast charger keeps work uninterrupted.
Buying a STIHL Battery Hedge Trimmer from an Authorised Dealer
STIHL HSA and HLA battery hedge trimmers are available exclusively through authorised STIHL dealers. Purchasing from an authorised dealer guarantees a genuine UK-specification machine with full STIHL warranty, the correct AP or AK battery system compatibility, and access to the UK spare parts and service network. As an authorised STIHL dealer, Gustharts stocks the full HSA and HLA range with expert battery compatibility advice and free UK delivery on orders over £75.
Pairs Well With
- STIHL AP System Batteries — AP 100, AP 200, AP 300 S and AP 500 S
- STIHL Long Reach Hedge Trimmers — HLA battery and HL petrol models
- STIHL Hedge Trimmer Accessories — blade guards, lubricant and scabbards
- STIHL Petrol Hedge Trimmers — HS and HL petrol range
- STIHL Battery Garden Machinery — AK and AP System cordless tools