Stihl Battery Series
1. AI Series (Integrated Battery System)**
- Target Users**: Homeowners with small yards or limited garden tasks.
- Features**:
- Built-in battery (not removable).
- Lightweight and easy to use.
- Includes tools like the HSA 45 hedge trimmer, FSA 45 trimmer, and BGA 45 blower.
- **Battery Life**: Limited run times suitable for small tasks.
2. AK Series (Compact Battery System)**
- Target Users**: Homeowners and small property owners.
- Features**:
- Removable, interchangeable batteries.
- Moderate power and capacity.
- Includes tools like the MSA 120 C-B chainsaw, FSA 57 trimmer, and RMA 460 lawn mower.
- **Battery Options**:
- AK 10: 36 Wh
- AK 20: 72 Wh
- AK 30: 144 Wh
- **Battery Life**: Suitable for medium-sized tasks with reasonable recharge times.
3. **AP Series (Professional Battery System)**
- **Target Users**: Professionals and large property owners.
- **Features**:
- High capacity and power output.
- Removable, interchangeable batteries.
- Includes tools like the MSA 220 C-B chainsaw, FSA 130 R trimmer, and BGA 200 blower.
- **Battery Options**:
- AP 100: 94 Wh
- AP 200: 187 Wh Buy it Now
- AP 300: 227 Wh
- AP 300 S: 281 Wh Buy it Now
- AP 500 S: 337 Wh
- **Battery Life**: Extended run times suitable for heavy-duty and prolonged tasks.
4. **AR Series (Backpack Battery System)**
- **Target Users**: Professionals needing extended run times.
- **Features**:
- Backpack-style batteries for prolonged use.
- High capacity and extended run times.
- Includes tools compatible with the AP series.
- **Battery Options**:
- AR 1000: 626 Wh Not Available any more
- AR 2000: 916 Wh Buy it Now.
- AR 3000: 1148 Wh
- AR 3000 L: 1520 Wh Buy it Now.
- **Battery Life**: Significantly longer run times, ideal for extensive professional use.
### Key Considerations
- **Compatibility**: Ensure that the battery you choose is compatible with your specific Stihl tool. The AP and AR series batteries are particularly versatile, powering a wide range of professional-grade tools.
- **Run Time and Charge Time**: Consider the balance between run time and charge time. Professional users may need higher capacity batteries or even backpack options for continuous work.
- **Weight and Ergonomics**: Higher capacity batteries are heavier, which can affect the usability and comfort of the tools, especially for prolonged use.
Stihl continues to innovate in the battery-powered tool market, offering solutions that meet the needs of different users, from homeowners with small yards to professionals managing large properties.
