STIHL battery technology and systems - lightweight, quiet and powerful

STIHL batteries are immediately ready for use, quiet and tailored to your requirements in the garden, forestry or everyday professional work. This approach is integral to STIHL’s battery technology: STIHL develops battery power tools for those who need reliable and powerful battery products for their outdoor tasks.

STIHL battery technology highlights

Long service life

Lithium-ion battery technology powers all STIHL cordless tools. STIHL batteries have a very high energy density and an exceptionally long service life that makes them a sound investment. With proper maintenance and careful usage, STIHL ALLPRO system batteries can be fully charged around 3000 times – assuming regular professional usage, this corresponds to at least 5 years. For domestic users, our cordless tools and battery systems can last as long as ten years (assuming ten charging cycles per month). Find out more about what to remember when charging a lithium-ion battery.

No memory effect

Any interruptions to the charging process do not impair the storage capacity or lifespan of the battery - charging for ten minutes during a biscuit break is absolutely fine. Partial discharge is also not a problem, so there's no pressure to always finish the job with a fully discharged battery. Find out more about the memory effect, and why advances in battery technology mean it’s not a problem in your STIHL tools.

Lightweight, compact

The lithium-ion batteries in STIHL power tools are a manageable size, practical, lightweight and easy to handle.

Low self-discharge

The technology used in a lithium-ion battery means very low self-discharge rates. If removed from the tool and stored correctly, STIHL batteries can provide virtually the same power months later as they did when they went into storage.

Constant power from start to finish

STIHL's battery technology helps deliver strong, consistent performance throughout the battery's runtime. Whether your battery is at 100% or 10% charge, intelligent electronics work to maintain a high level of power, without the drop in performance often associated with battery-powered tools.

The STIHL AP 500 S lithium-ion battery and the STIHL MSA 300 cordless chainsaw

Lithium-ion batteries – the basics

Developed in-house, our STIHL lithium-ion batteries are unique powerhouses for long-lasting power tools. Learn more about our game-changing lithium-ion batteries here.
Lithium-ion batteries – the basics

Which STIHL battery systems are available? 

STIHL batteries are divided into different battery systems. From the powerful ALLPRO system to the handy AS system, you’ll find the right battery for your STIHL power tools for every application. This overview shows you which STIHL battery is right for you and your application.

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One battery for maximum application versatility

The ALLPRO batteries are compatible with more than 80 power tools, including all power tools in the previous AP system. ALLPRO thus expands the previous strengths of the AP system for Next Level Power.

 

Choose the right STIHL battery system that can grow with you:

When choosing a STIHL tool, it's worth thinking about the tools you may need in the future too. Within each battery system, one battery can power multiple compatible tools, making it easy to expand your collection while sticking with the same battery and charger.

Explore STIHL's range of battery-powered tools here

In this video, STIHL trainer Tobias Sinn explains the differences between the ALLPRO, AK, AP and AS systems, their advantages and which battery system is best suited to your tasks. It also shows you how splash protection and STIHL connected make your work more plannable - with practical insights and tips for demanding use.

The quick check: Which STIHL battery system do you need? 

Choosing the right battery system depends primarily on your working day: how intensively do you use your power tools and how much power do you demand from them? A STIHL battery does not only need to be suitable for your power tool, but also for your projects. Here you will find a comparison of relevant information, including runtimes and charging times for all STIHL battery power systems.

  ALLPRO system AP system AK system AS system
Charging time from 0 to 80 percent approx. 9 minutes 2 approx. 30 to 60 minutes approx. 30 to 45 minutes approx. 50 minutes
Charge cycles over 3,000 3 up to 1,200 up to 1,200 up to 1,200
Battery weight from 1.9 kg approx. 0.7 to 2.0 kg approx. 0.8 to 1.2 kg approx. 0.2 kg
Weather resistance IPX5 (Protection against water jets) 4 IPX4 (standard against splashing water) We recommend avoiding use in wet conditions We recommend avoiding use in wet conditions
  ALLPRO system > AP system> AK system  > AS system >

Find suitable STIHL battery power tools for your battery system

Stihl Cordless Tools

Whether hedge trimmers, chainsaws or leaf blowers for pro use: the power tool overview shows you the wide range of STIHL battery power tools. With the filters, you can quickly find out which power tools fit which battery power system.

Frequently asked questions about STIHL battery systems 

Good advice from STIHL dealers 

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Your STIHL dealer will support you in finding the right battery system. We attach particular importance to personal advice and professional service.

About battery care, charging and switching 

What pros say about STIHL battery systems  

Landscaping and Construction

Tobias Schwartke, gardener and landscaper

“Plenty of stamina and at the same time very powerful. Lithium-ion batteries offer everything we need to handle longer periods of use and large areas with a high level of productivity.”

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Simon Bagnall, Head of Gardening Team, Worcester College Oxford

"It is clear: ALLPRO batteries do what they promise - and allow us to work optimally all day long."

Even more technology topics 

1  Comparison with AP 300.0 P(C) and AP 300 S.
2 Charging time at ambient/battery temperatures of 25-40°C in combination with the AL 1802 MO. Valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).
3  Charge cycles: Up to 3,000 cycles without noticeable loss of performance, can still be used afterwards. Only valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).
4  IPX5 protection only applies to ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C). The ALLPRO AP 20.1 and AP 30.1 batteries are IPX4 certified.