STIHL Battery Systems Explained: AS, AK, AP and ALLPRO
STIHL makes its cordless tools in separate battery systems. Each system has its own batteries and chargers, and one battery runs every tool in that system. So the most important choice is the system, not the individual tool. Here's how to pick.
STIHL AS System (10.8 V): small jobs and small gardens
Compact, light tools you can use with one hand, such as small pruning saws, garden shears and small trimmers. Ideal for tidying shrubs and borders, light pruning and small gardens. The battery is built into the handle on many models.
STIHL AK System (36 V): homeowners and bigger gardens
The most popular system for home use. AK batteries run lawnmowers, strimmers, hedgetrimmers, chainsaws, blowers and more, so you can build a full set of garden tools around one or two batteries. Choose a bigger battery for longer run-time or larger lawns.
STIHL AP System (36 V): professionals and daily use
Built for landscapers, arborists, councils and grounds teams who use their tools all day. AP tools are designed for heavy, regular use, and AP batteries can also be carried in a backpack or belt-mounted battery system for longer run-times.
STIHL ALLPRO System: STIHL's newest professional range
ALLPRO is STIHL's next-generation professional battery platform. If you're building or replacing a professional fleet, talk to us about whether ALLPRO or AP suits your work and your existing batteries.
Quick guide
- Small garden, light tidying: AS System
- Average to large home garden: AK System
- Daily professional use: AP or ALLPRO System
- Already own STIHL batteries? Stay in the same system so your batteries work across all your tools.
Good to know
- Batteries and chargers from one system don't work with another system's tools.
- Bigger batteries give longer run-time but add weight.
- Batteries are delivered within the Republic of Ireland only, or you can collect free from our shop in Cork.
Not sure which is right for you? Call us on 021 496 5132 or call in to the shop in Frankfield and try them in your hands.