STIHL batteries: battery life and charging times

Learn about the battery life per battery charge for different STIHL cordless power tools as well as the charging times for different STIHL batteries.

Overview battery systems

Battery life per battery charge

STIHL AS/AI/AK

The battery life of a STIHL cordless power tool depends on the battery used, among other things. For example, a STIHL MSA 120 C-BQ cordless chainsaw with the recommended AK 20 battery lasts for up to 40 minutes, and can even achieve a battery life of up to 55 minutes when equipped with an AK 30 battery. You can find a complete list detailing the battery life for each of our STIHL cordless power tools in the tables below. All STIHL cordless power tools in the AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System are ideal for use in your own garden or in garden centres and nurseries.

STIHL AP-System

The particularly powerful STIHL cordless power tools in the AP-System impress with even more endurance and power. The battery life of these cordless power tools is particularly suitable for professional use in landscaping, garden care and tree maintenance or for municipal work. The corresponding tables show the battery life of your STIHL AP-System cordless power tool depending on the battery used.

Hedge trimmers/long-reach hedge trimmers

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Battery life per battery charge¹ 

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut. 
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specification. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

STIHL AP-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL HSA 94 R 54 - 42 min4 108 - 84 min4 135 - 105 min3 4 167 - 130 min4 200 - 155 min4 380 - 320 min4 550 - 450 min4 700 - 570 min4 690 - 565 min4 985 - 800 min4
STIHL HSA 94 T 54 - 42 min4 108 - 84 min4 135 - 105 min3 4 167 - 130 min4 200 - 155 min4 380 - 320 min4 550 - 450 min4 700 - 570 min4 690 - 565 min4 985 - 800 min4
STIHL HLA 66 72 min 144 min3 180 min 223 min 268 min 450 min 660 min 800 min 715 min 1,040 min 
STIHL HLA 86 72 min 144 min3 180 min 223 min 268 min 450 min 660 min 800 min 715 min 1,040 min
STIHL HLA 135 32 min 64 min3 77 min 95 min 114 min 215 min 310 min - 345 min 520 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
Recommended cutting attachment
4 Level 1 to Level 3/4 

Garden pruners/pruning shears

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

ProductAS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated batteryAK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL GTA 2625 min 3----

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

Line trimmers/brushcutters

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

  AS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated battery AK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL FSA 57
(with nylon mowing head)
- - 25 min3 50 min 60 min
STIHL FSA 60 R
(with nylon mowing head)
- - 13 min 30 min3 38 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
Recommended cutting attachment

STIHL AP-System

Battery life per battery charge¹:

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL FSA 86 R
(with nylon mowing head/with PolyCut)
17/30 min 35/60 min3 42/70 min 52/85 min 62/102 min 115/185 min 170/270 min - 185/300 min 280/450 min
STIHL FSA 90
(with grass cutting blade)
18 min 36 min 45 min3 56 min 67 min 120 min 180 min 220 min 195 min 290 min
STIHL FSA 135
(with grass cutting blade)
25 - 16 min4 50 - 30 min4 70 - 40 min4 100 - 50 min3 4 120 - 60 min4 200 - 100 min4 300 - 150 min3 4 420 - 215 min4 310 - 160 min4 430 - 240 min4

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
Recommended cutting attachment
4 Level 1 to Level 3/4 

Chainsaws

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

  AS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated battery AK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL MSA 60
- - 18 min4 40 min4 55 min3
STIHL MSA 70
- - 18 min4 40 min4 45 min3

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
Recommended cutting attachment
4 Reduced tool performance

STIHL AP-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL MSA 200 C-B - 35 min4 40 min3 50 min 60 min 110 min 160 min 200 min 175 min 260 min
STIHL MSA 220 C-B - 32 min4 35 min4 37 min3 44 min 110 min 160 min 200 min 201 min 281 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
Recommended cutting attachment
Reduced tool performance

leaf blowers/blowers/vacuum shredders

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Battery life per battery charge (up to ... min)¹: 

  AS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated battery AK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL BGA 45 - 10 min3 - - -
STIHL BGA 57 - - 10 min 22 min3 27 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

STIHL AP-System

Battery life per battery charge¹

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL BGA 86 11 min 17 min 21 min3 26 min 31 min 57 min 84 min 105 min 90 min 140 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment
4 Level 1 - Level 3/Boost

Lawn mowers

STIHL AS-System, AI-Line and AK-System

Maximum battery ranges¹

             AS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated battery AK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL RMA 235 - - 150 m² 300 m² 400 m²
STIHL RMA 339/RMA 339 C - - 120 m² 250 m² 330 m²

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.

STIHL AP-System

Maximum battery ranges¹

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL RMA 443 
STIHL RMA 443 C 
180 m24 360 m2 3 440 m2 540 m² 650 m² - - - - -
STIHL RMA 510
- 230 m2 280 m2 3 336 m² - - - - - -
STIHL RMA 510 V - 196 m2 238 m2 286 m2 3 400 m2          
STIHL RMA 765 V
- - 350 m² 400 m² 480 m² - - - 2050 m² 3100 m23

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment
4 Reduced tool performance

Pole pruner

STIHL AP-System

Battery life per battery charge¹:

  AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL HTA 66
18 min4 42 min3 55 min 68 min 82 min 125 min 175 min 210 min 195 min 300 min
STIHL HTA 86 18 min4 42 min3 55 min 68 min 82 min 125 min 180 min 210 min 195 min 300 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment
4 Reduced tool performance

Sweeping machines

STIHL AP-System

Maximum battery life per battery charge¹

 AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL KGA 77084 min3168 min3210 min260 min312 min-----

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specification. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

Cut-off machines

STIHL AP-System

Maximum battery life per battery charge¹

 AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 1000
(626 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000
(916 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000
(1148 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL TSA 2307 min14 min18 min322 min26 min50 min75 min95 min80 min125 min

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specification. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

Wet and dry vacuum cleaners

STIHL AS-System

Maximum battery life per battery charge¹

ProductAS 2
(28 Wh battery power2)
Integrated batteryAK 10
(72 Wh battery power2)
AK 20
(144 Wh battery power2)
AK 30
(180 Wh battery power2)
STIHL SEA 2014 min3----

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specification. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment

Sprayers

STIHL AP-System

Maximum battery life per battery charge¹

 AP 100 
(94 Wh battery power2)
AP 200
(187 Wh battery power2)
AP 300
(227 Wh battery power2)
AP 300 S
(281 Wh battery power2)
AP 500 S
(337 Wh battery power2)
AR 2000 L
(1,015 Wh battery power2)
AR 3000 L
(1,520 Wh battery power2)
STIHL SGA 85510 min41000 min3-----

1 The stated battery life per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
2 Energy content according to cell manufacturer specifications. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower in order to increase service life.
3 Recommended cutting attachment
4 Reduced tool performance

Battery charging times

Battery charging times in minutes

The charging times of batteries are not determined solely by their capacity – the charger also has an impact on battery charging time. For example, the charging time for the STIHL AK 10 battery with the AL 101 charger is 95 minutes, while with the AL 300 charger the battery is fully charged in just 45 minutes. The table below shows which charger suits which STIHL battery and indicates the charging time required to reach a battery level of 80% and 100%.

 AL 1LK 45AL 100AL 101AL 300AL 500
 80%100%80%100%80%100%80%100%80%100%80%100%
AS 255 min70 min----------
BGA 45--210 min300 min--------
HSA 45--145 min210 min--------
FSA 45--145 min210 min--------
AK 10------70 min95 min30 min45 min30 min45 min
AK 20------135 min180 min35 min55 min35 min55 min
AK 30------160 min205 min35 min60 min35 min60 min
AP 100------75 min100 min30 min45 min30 min45 min
AP 200------150 min200 min40 min55 min30 min45 min
AP 300------190 min250 min45 min60 min25 min35 min
AP 300 S------230 min300 min55 min70 min30 min45 min
AR 1000--------130 min160 min90 min120 min
AR 2000--------190 min215 min100 min130 min
AR 3000--------220 min265 min120 min160 min
AR 2000 L--------210 min270 min110 min150 min
AR 3000 L--------310 min400 min170 min220 min