AS system: For occasional use

The compact and handy battery power tools from the AS system are suitable for small jobs and as lightweight tools for professional applications.

People doing various gardening work, such as trimming hedges and lawn edges using battery power tools from the AS system. Caption: The AS system power tools can be used in a wide range of garden applications
Circular icon with the different power tools of the AS system, such as garden pruners and handheld vacuums

Advantages of the AS system

The lightweight, easy-to-change battery of the AS system can be combined with any of the system’s power tools.

  • Compact design: Lightweight and easy to handle for smaller gardening jobs. 
  • Emission-free and quiet operation. 
  • Easy to operate: Ergonomic design for comfortable operation.
  • High performance: Enough power for small to medium tasks. 

STIHL AS system battery technology

Equipment and function of the AS system

AS system batteries and chargers

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

Comparison of the technical details of our AS system chargers

The following table for the AS system gives you an overview of the technical details relating to charging processes and performance.

 AL 1
AL 5AL 5-2
Charging times 80% / 100%
60 min / 80 min30 min / 50 min30 min / 50 min
Power consumption
0.03 kW0.06 kW
0.12 kW
Charging current
2 A4 A
2x 4 A

STIHL AS system

The STIHL AS system stands for “Accu Switch” – compatible with a lightweight, easy-to-change battery that fits into all of the system’s power tools. The particular ease of handling offered by compact battery power tools in the AS system makes them perfect for occasional use.

Logo for the AS system from STIHL in the shape of a grey battery symbol

Their small size means they are also very easy to store between applications – but that does not stop them from offering high performance and fantastic endurance as well. The energy that drives devices in the AS system is reliably supplied by a lithium-ion replaceable battery.

AS system products

AS system power tools in practical applications

Is your garden your hobby? Do you mainly need to tackle minor lawn maintenance and tree work on your property on a seasonal basis, as well as vacuuming small areas in your garage, workshop and car? Then you are ideally equipped with the AS system power tools - whether you are mowing grass or trimming your hedge, pruning trees or removing leaves from the lawn.

AS system: Working times in typical applications

The battery power tools in the AS system are not only compact and nimble, but also have endurance and power.* This makes them perfect for maintenance around the house and garden. Whether you’re shaping your hedge, pruning fruit trees or vacuuming dirt, the AS system is ready to help.

You can find an overview of STIHL battery runtimes and charging times for all battery power tools here. 

Tool Working time per battery charge* Example application*
HSA 26 Up to 110 min Trim up to 30 box tree balls
HSA 30 Up to 50 min For hedge care of small to medium-sized hedges
HSA 40 Up to 80 min** For hedge care of small to medium-sized hedges
GTA 26 Up to 25 min When sawing branches (ø 4 cm) up to 80 cuts
SEA 20 Up to 15 min When vacuuming dirt
FSA 30 Up to 19 min** When trimming or edging lawn edges
ASA 20 - When cutting branches up to Ø 25 mm
RCA 20 Up to 15 min When cleaning with the fan-jet or rotary nozzle
BGA 30 Up to 25 min Dry leaves on asphalt up to 150 m²

*The stated working times per charge and area specifications are approximate values and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
**When using the set with 2 AS batteries and the recommended accessories.

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