A Stihl battery garden machine – Which battery should I choose?
The demand for battery garden machines or cordless garden tools has increased enormously in recent years. This also applies to Stihl machines, of which Kraakman Tuinmachines is an official dealer.
The advantages of cordless machine
Quiet for yourself and the environment
- Powerful – not inferior to petrol powered machines
- Light weight
- No fuel odors during and after the job
- Low maintenance – low operating costs
Stihl's renowned name and quality has also been implemented in the battery segment.
The starting point of battery machines is therefore unconditional reliability, without loss of quality and capacity compared to fuel-powered garden tools. Choosing the right battery plays an important role in this.
Kraakman Garden Machines lists the things that you should take into account when choosing a battery for your wirelessly powered garden tools.
The Stihl batteries
Stihl's batteries are all based on 36V (Volt) voltage. As a result, high electrical currents are possible, but batteries remain lightweight.
A battery series is available for both the private and professional product line. So this is where the first choice that has to be made starts: will you choose a private machine for lighter work around the house or yard or will you choose a professional machine for heavier and daily use?
Stihl COMPACT
The Stihl COMPACT battery system is suitable for lighter machines that are suitable for private use around the house. This product series can be recognized by the AK designation.
Available types: AK10, AK20, AK30.
These light lithium-ion batteries provide a constant battery power, with the AK10 being the lightest and the AK30 being the heaviest. These batteries can be charged in combination with the AL101 standard charger or AL300 or AL500 fast chargers.
Stihl PRO
The Stihl PRO battery system is for machines with a higher capacity and therefore suitable for the green professional. This battery series can be recognized by the AP typing.
Available types: AP100, AP200, AP300 and AP300S.
These powerful lithium-ion batteries provide constant battery power. The AP100 is the lightest variant and the AP300 the most powerful variant. With chainsaws such as the MSA 220 we recommend the AP300S battery for extra power.
These batteries can be charged in combination with the AL101 standard charger or AL300 or AL500 fast chargers.
Are you looking for a lot of battery capacity for long-term work? A battery pack worn on the back offers a solution for this. A green professional often uses the machines for a longer period of time per day, making a back-worn battery the most ergonomic solution.
View it here full offer of batteries, chargers and accessories.
Chargers
Do you use your machine for light and short-term work where 1 battery charge is sufficient? Then use the AL 101 standard loader .
Working with multiple batteries and fast charging? Then choose the AL 300 or the extra powerful one AL 500 fast charger from Stihl. While you use one battery, you can charge the other!
The Stihl AL 101 standard charger and the AL 300 and AL 500 fast charger
Charging times for Stihl AP Batteries
How long can I work with a battery?
This depends on the one hand on the duration of the job in your garden or green project and on the other hand on the capacity of the machine. The overviews below give you a reliable indication of the battery life per machine.
Selection guide Stihl Compact batteries.
