AK system: For demanding projects

The AK system impresses with high performance and endurance. The compact battery power tools are lightweight, handy and ergonomic.

Circular icon with the different AK system power tool categories, for example lawn mowers and chainsaws 

Advantages of the AK system

The battery of the AK system can be flexibly combined with different power tool categories.

  • Powerful: Suitable for medium-sized gardens and ambitious tasks.
  • Versatile application: Compatible with a wide range of garden tools.
  • Ergonomic: Comfortable handling thanks to a lightweight and perfectly executed design.
  • Long runtime: Batteries provide sufficient energy for longer applications. 

Power tool categories in the AK system

    

STIHL battery technology in the AK system

Equipment and function of the AK system

   

AK system batteries and chargers

Workshop with a STIHL AK 30 S battery on a wooden table

Comparison of the technical details of our AK system chargers

The following table for the AK system gives you an overview of the technical details regarding charging processes and performance.

 AL 101
AL 301
Charging times 80% / 100% 
e.g. AK 30S
160 min / 205 min
35 min / 60 min
Power consumption
0.08 kW0.3 kW
Charging current
1.6 A
6.5 A

STIHL AK system

The AK system stands for efficient power and ease of use. AK batteries are easy to combine with all the power tools in the AK system. Many applications are possible, ranging from grass trimmers to hedge trimmers.

STIHL AK system logo in the shape of a yellow battery icon, with a laptop in the background

From lawn trimmers to hedge trimmers, the AK system includes what you need for many applications around the home and garden. Discover the AK system tools in our video playlist. Get an overview and see how selected devices from the AK system effortlessly trim high hedges and create crisp lawn edges, for example.

Battery products in application

Are you passionate about gardening and looking for a flexible solution for ambitious gardening tasks? With their endurance and power, STIHL AK system products are sure to be a good choice for you – whether it’s mowing the lawn, trimming lawn edges or looking after hedges.

Flexible battery power: the power of the AK system

Want to know how much you can do with a fully charged AK system?  The table below provides examples of how the powerful AK batteries combined with our AK system power tools will perform in your everyday work.

You can also find more detailed information on our working and charging times.

Tool Usage AK 10
(72 Wh)
AK 20
(144 Wh)
AK 30 S
(180 Wh)
MSA 60 C-B When sawing square timber (10 x 10 cm) up to ... cuts 60 cuts 160 cuts 190 cuts
MSA 70 C-B When sawing square timber (10 x 10 cm) up to ... cuts 60 cuts 160 cuts 210 cuts
HTA 50 When sawing square timber (10 x 10 cm) up to ... cuts 80 cuts 170 cuts 220 cuts
FSA 57 Lawn edges up to ... m
Lawn areas up to … m²
625 m
125 m²
1,250 m
250 m²
1,500 m
300 m²
FSA 60 Lawn edges up to ... m
Lawn areas up to … m²
500 m
100 m²
1,250 m
250 m²
1,500 m
300 m²
HSA 50 Up to ... m² of hedge 175 m² 350 m² 420 m²
HSA 60 Up to ... m² of hedge 220 m² 490 m² 560 m²
HLA 56 Up to … m² of hedge 190 m² 380 m² 460 m²
BGA 57 Dry leaves on asphalt: up to ... m² 380 m² 760 m² 900 m²
SHA 56

In vacuum mode up to ... minutes and ... m²/

In blower mode up to ... minutes and … m²

38 m²/
300 m²
75 m²/
600 m²
90 m²/
700 m²
RMA 235 Lawn areas up to … m² 150 m² 300 m² 400 m²
RMA 248 Lawn areas up to … m² 100 m² 200 m² 250 m²
RMA 239 / RMA 239 C Lawn areas up to … m² 120 m² 250 m² 330 m²
RLA 240 Lawn areas up to … m² 96 m² 190 m² 250 m²

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