STIHL Battery Buying Guide

Updated: 10.10.2025

Find the right STIHL cordless system

Discover which STIHL cordless system best fits your garden or professional work. From compact domestic tools to high-performance professional systems — find your perfect match.

STIHL battery systems overview
Compact AS tools
Homeowner AK system
Professional AP platform
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Choosing the Right STIHL Battery System

AS, AK or AP — choose the right system for the job

At STIHL, there’s a cordless tool for every task — whether you’re a home gardener or a professional. STIHL battery ranges are each optimised for different needs, helping you invest in the right system for your application.

AS System

Compact power for garden challenges

The AS System tools are compact and versatile for quick garden maintenance. Powered by the replaceable AS 2 battery and charged via the AL 1 charger.

  • GTA 26 Garden Pruner
  • ASA 20 Powered Secateurs
  • HSA 26 Shrub & Grass Shears
  • HSA 30 & HSA 40 Hedge Trimmers
  • FSA 30 Grass Trimmer
  • SEA 20 Vacuum
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AK System

Power for medium to large gardens

The AK System offers flexible, high-performance cordless tools for a wide range of tasks, from lawn mowing to hedge trimming and leaf blowing.

Tools are powered by interchangeable AK 10, AK 20, or AK 30 batteries — all the same size for cross-compatibility.

  • MSA 60 C-B & MSA 70 C-B Chainsaws
  • KMA 80 R KombiEngine
  • HTA 50 Pole Pruner
  • BGA 57, BGA 60 & SHA 56 Blowers
  • FSA 57, FSA 60 R, FSA 80 & FSA 80 R Trimmers
  • HSA 50, HSA 60 & HLA 56 Hedge Trimmers
  • Eleven cordless lawn mowers + RLA 240 Scarifier

Many AK tools are available as sets with battery & charger at better value than separate purchases.

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AP System

Professional power & endurance

The AP System delivers top-level power for professionals and large gardens. Long run times, fast charging, and high torque make this the choice for demanding work.

Tools are powered by interchangeable AP batteries or AR L backpack batteries, charged via AL 301 or AL 500 fast chargers.

AP tools are sold without a battery or charger so you can configure your setup for maximum efficiency.

STIHL offers a 2-year professional warranty for registered AP System tools used in commercial work, subject to servicing.

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Runtime & Charging Times

STIHL battery working times by system

Compare typical STIHL AS, AI, AK and AP battery working times, charger speeds and tool compatibility to help choose the right cordless setup.

AS System

Compact tools powered by the AS 2 battery

The AS System is ideal for quick pruning, trimming, shrub shaping and compact garden maintenance.

Product Type of Work AS 2 Battery Runtime
GTA 26 prunerSawing branches Ø 4 cmUp to 70 cuts
GTA 30 prunerSawing branches Ø 4 cmUp to 180 cuts
GTA 40 prunerSawing square timber 5 × 5 cmUp to 240 cuts
HTA 30 pole prunerSawing square timber 5 × 5 cmUp to 28 mins / 140 cuts
HSA 26 shrub shearsBoxwood trimmingUp to 110 mins / 30 boxwood balls
HSA 30 hedge trimmerHedge trimmingUp to 50 mins / 50 m²
HSA 40 hedge trimmerHedge trimmingUp to 40 mins / 40 m²
HLA 40 long-reach hedge trimmerHedge trimmingUp to 40 mins / 40 m²
FSA 30 grass trimmerLawn trimmingUp to 19 mins / 45 m²
BGA 30 leaf blowerDry leaves on asphaltUp to 25 - 8 mins / 150 m²
RCA 20 pressure washerFan-jet or rotary nozzle cleaningUp to 15 - 7.5 mins
KOA 20 compressorInflating car tyresUp to 23 mins
SEA 20 vacuumVacuumingUp to 14 mins
SGA 30 sprayerContainer fillingsUp to 30 mins / 7 containers
WSA 40 water tankContainer fillingsUp to 30 mins / 12 containers
ASA 20 secateursCutting branches Ø 25 mmUp to 2000 cuts

AS 2 Charging Times

Charger AS 2 Battery 80% AS 2 Battery 100%
AL 1 charger60 mins80 mins
ALS 31 charger55 mins70 mins
AL 5 charger30 mins50 mins
AL 5-2 charger30 mins50 mins
AI Line

Integrated battery tools

STIHL AI Line tools use integrated batteries rather than removable AS, AK or AP batteries.

Product Working Time Charging Time 80% Charging Time 100%
HSA 45 hedge trimmer40 mins / 80 m²145 mins210 mins
FSA 45 grass trimmer12 mins / 50 m²145 mins210 mins
BGA 45 leaf blower10 mins / 200 m²210 mins300 mins
AK System

Domestic garden tools with interchangeable AK batteries

The AK System suits medium to large gardens, with AK 10, AK 20 and AK 30 S battery options depending on runtime and tool demand.

Product AK 10 Battery AK 20 Battery AK 30 S Battery
MSA 60 chainsaw18 mins / 60 cuts40 mins / 160 cuts55 mins / 190 cuts
MSA 70 chainsaw18 mins / 60 cuts40 mins / 160 cuts45 mins / 210 cuts
MSA 80 chainsaw--35 mins / 230 cuts
HSA 50 hedge trimmer50 mins / 175 m²100 mins / 350 m²130 mins / 420 m²
HSA 60 hedge trimmer70 mins / 220 m²140 mins / 490 m²175 mins / 560 m²
HLA 56 long-reach hedge trimmer50 mins / 190 m²100 mins / 380 m²120 mins / 460 m²
HTA 50 pole pruner25 mins / 80 cuts45 mins / 170 cuts60 mins / 220 cuts
FSA 50 grass trimmer25 mins / 125 m²50 mins / 250 m²60 mins / 300 m²
FSA 60 grass trimmer13 mins / 100 m²30 mins / 250 m²38 mins / 300 m²
BGA 50 leaf blower55 - 10 mins / 380 m²115 - 22 mins / 760 m²140 - 25 mins / 900 m²
BGA 60 leaf blower50 - 9 mins / 380 m²105 - 13 mins / 760 m²130 - 16 mins / 900 m²
SEA 50 vacuum cleaner13 mins27 mins31 mins
SHA 56 vacuum shredder12 mins / 300 m²25 mins / 600 m²30 mins / 700 m²
RMA 235 lawn mower150 m²300 m²400 m²
RMA 448 V lawn mower130 m²260 m²340 m²
RLA 240 scarifier96 m²190 m²250 m²

AK Charging Times

Charger AK 10 AK 20 AK 30 S
AL 101 charger70 / 95 mins135 / 180 mins160 / 205 mins
AL 301 charger25 / 40 mins30 / 50 mins35 / 60 mins
AP System

Professional runtime for demanding cordless work

The AP System gives professionals multiple battery options, from AP 20 and AP 200 S through to AP 500 S and AR backpack batteries.

Product AP 200 S AP 300 S AP 500 S AR 2000 L AR 3000 L
MSA 160 chainsaw42 mins62 mins74 mins--
MSA 200 chainsaw42 mins50 mins60 mins--
MSA 220 chainsaw32 mins37 mins44 mins220 mins310 mins
MSA 300 chainsaw--20 - 44 mins--
MSA 161 T top-handle chainsaw42 mins62 mins74 mins195 mins300 mins
HTA 66 pole pruner42 mins68 mins82 mins222 mins318 mins
HTA 135 pole pruner36 mins70 mins80 mins160 mins240 mins
HSA 100 hedge trimmer150 mins225 mins270 mins1205 mins1810 mins
HLA 66 long-reach hedge trimmer144 mins223 mins268 mins715 mins1040 mins
FSA 86 R brushcutter35 / 60 mins52 / 85 mins62 / 102 mins185 / 300 mins280 / 450 mins
FSA 120 / R brushcutter30-20 / 60-40 mins50-30 / 110-60 mins60-35 / 130-70 mins200-120 / 380-180 mins300-180 / 460-260 mins
BGA 86 leaf blower105 - 18 mins150 - 26 mins175 - 31 mins565 - 90 mins840 - 140 mins
BGA 200 leaf blower49 - 7 mins95 - 14 mins114 - 17 mins315 - 53 mins500 - 85 mins
SHA 140 vacuum shredder39 - 25 mins60 - 38 mins71 - 44 mins--
SEA 100 vacuum cleaner29 - 17 mins44 - 26 mins53 - 32 mins--
ASA 140 secateurs8,500 cuts9,000 cuts11,000 cuts--
RMA 448 PV lawn mower340 m²510 m²610 m²--
RMA 765 V lawn mower400 m²630 m²750 m²2050 m²3100 m²

AP Charging Times

Charger AP 20 AP 200 S AP 30 AP 300 S AP 500 S AR 2000 L AR 3000 L
AL 101 charger125 / 160 mins150 / 200 mins235 / 295 mins230 / 300 mins280 / 355 mins--
AL 301 charger30 / 50 mins40 / 55 mins60 / 80 mins55 / 80 mins70 / 90 mins220 / 290 mins330 / 430 mins
AL 301-4 multi-charger30 / 50 mins40 / 55 mins60 / 80 mins55 / 80 mins70 / 90 mins220 / 290 mins330 / 430 mins
AL 501 charger25 / 40 mins25 / 35 mins35 / 50 mins30 / 45 mins40 / 55 mins120 / 160 mins180 / 230 mins
Kombi Runtime Guide

STIHL KombiMotor battery combinations

KombiMotor working times vary depending on the engine, battery and attachment. These examples help compare AK and AP platform performance.

KombiMotor KombiTool Battery Runtime Examples
KMA 80FS-KM brushcutterAK 10: 5 - 10 mins / AK 20: 10 - 20 mins / AK 30 S: 15 - 25 mins
KMA 80HL-KM hedge trimmerAK 10: 35 - 50 mins / AK 20: 70 - 100 mins / AK 30 S: 90 - 130 mins
KMA 80HT-KM pole prunerAK 10: 10 - 20 mins / AK 20: 20 - 40 mins / AK 30 S: 30 - 50 mins
KMA 120FS-KM brushcutterAP 200 S: 15 - 30 mins / AP 300 S: 25 - 50 mins / AP 500 S: 30 - 60 mins
KMA 120HL-KM hedge trimmerAP 200 S: 90 - 130 mins / AP 300 S: 160 - 240 mins / AP 500 S: 190 - 290 mins
KMA 135/140FS-KM brushcutterAP 200 S: 14 - 28 mins / AP 300 S: 22 - 45 mins / AP 500 S: 26 - 54 mins
KMA 135/140BG-KM blowerAP 200 S: 10 - 26 mins / AP 300 S: 19 - 48 mins / AP 500 S: 23 - 58 mins
KMA 200HL-KM hedge trimmerAP 200 S: 31 - 55 mins / AP 300 S: 48 - 84 mins / AP 500 S: 57 - 99 mins
KMA 200BG-KM blowerAP 200 S: 7 - 24 mins / AP 300 S: 11 - 37 mins / AP 500 S: 14 - 44 mins

* Working time and area covered on a single battery charge can vary based on battery type, charge level, tool model, operating conditions, user operating style and remaining battery capacity.

Summary

Which STIHL battery system should you choose?

Whichever STIHL system you choose, you’ll enjoy quiet, powerful, and emission-free performance with cutting-edge lithium-ion technology.

  • AS System: Compact tools with replaceable AS 2 batteries.
  • AK System: Interchangeable power for medium to large gardens.
  • AP System: Professional-grade performance and long run times.

STIHL Cordless Buying Advice

STIHL Battery Systems for Home Gardeners & Professionals

Compare STIHL AS, AK and AP battery systems to choose the right cordless tools for pruning, trimming, mowing, blowing, cutting and professional landscaping work.

The AS System is best for compact garden jobs, the AK System suits medium to large domestic gardens, and the AP System is designed for professional users who need longer runtime and higher performance.