MANUFACTURERS
Powerhead
Stihl KMA 80 R Stihl is adding this KMA 80 R powerhead to its AK-battery homeowner line of tools . It uses a toolless quick-release loop handle , plus a variable speed controller and two-step speed adjuster . Stihl said its build with the same components as the gas-powered KM 56 RC-E tool . This powerhead can connect to 14 attachment tools including KMA ( battery ) and KM ( gas ) tools . That includes items such as the mini cultivator , blower , lawn edgers , pole pruner , and others . The KMA 80 R powerhead retails for $ 450 .
Stihl KMA 200 R This is the most powerful of Stihl ’ s KombiMotor tools ; it runs on the AP battery system . The tool is compatible with 14 attachments . Retail price is $ 490 .
Saws and Pruners
Stihl GTA 26 and Extension With a 4-in . guide bar and a weight of 3.1 pounds ( with battery ),
this pruning saw is compact for small jobs around the home . It runs on the AS 2 battery and has an available 59-in . extension arm . The saw retails for $ 180 , and the extension for $ 90 . We tried it , both as a handheld tool , and on the extension arm . For the price , it would be a handy tool to keep in the kit , even for a pro user with some quick trimming to do .
Stihl HTA 150 and 160 Stihl ’ s new battery-powered pole pruners run on the AP battery platform . The HT 150 uses a fixed shaft that is 6.5-feet long , and the HT 160 has a telescoping shaft that reaches up to 13 feet . Both use a variable-speed trigger throttle , 10-in . guide bars and 3 / 8-in . Picco chains . They retail for $ 670 and $ 700 , respectively .
Vacuum Shredder
Stihl ’ s new SHA 140 is its most powerful vac shredder ; the tool cannot be converted to a leaf blower . It uses metal shredder blades , runs AP batteries and can connect to the Smart Connector 2A system . The bag and the suction pipe can be removed without tools . It retails for $ 350 .
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