Stihl Battery Tools! Should I go Stihl AK series or AP series?

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Sometimes it's hard to choose which tool to go with, that's why our resident expert Josh is here to tell you the differences between the Stihl AK series and the Stihl AP series of battery tools. 🧰⁠
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The Stihl AK and AP series are the battery powered products in the Stihl line up. But what is the difference between the consumer (AK Series) and the the pro (AP)? 🛠️⁠

[Elfin]

Also depends on what other tools you wish to buy on the same platform. I was told in June 2024 that lots of the AP grassmowers will now be discontinued and only top-end machines available for professionals or consumers. This forces the consumer who wishes to buy a slightly more robust machine down the AK route as there are more choices available in the AK mower range. What Stihl really needs to do though is discontinue the standard battery as charges can take over 2 hours which is just insane.

[stefannordmann]

Great video! Didn't know about the different cycles and variable throttle in the AP system. Thanks for explaining!

[leewagner]

The AK system is great for the home gardener, even if you were to run an ak20 flat twice a week, every week, you'd expect it to last at least 5yrs. That's a lot of home gardening lol. OK in my book 👍🏼

[TheMasterMoto]

Thank you for explaining this. Very easy to understand. Thank you

[navithefairy]

The AP series is just for professionals who use them everyday, while AK is more for the home gardner or occasional use in large gardens. (small gardens can use AI system) Kinda lame AK doesn't get the variable throttle, that's just a stihl choice and has nothing to do with the battery system.

[Sodomorrah]

Hi! I would like to add that the variable throttle is also on at least one AK battery product. I own the FSA60R and this has the variable throttle (reason why I bought this). Maybe there are more products with this throttle?
Thanks for the great video! Maybe add this information on it, so people are aware of this?

[veedubin]

Awesome! Very informative. I was trying to decide between the two series and this help make the AP decision! 👍

[sergiofabianschneider]

Thanks. What’s the difference between the AP300, the AP 300 redesigned and the AP300S?

[mikecottrell]

Great video. Great comparisons for what I was looking for. I'd like to see a mower comparison.

[vincentgravel]

Hey I have an AK 30 battery 4.8 Ah and I heard there are new updated design AK 30 batteries with more power? How much more runtime can we expect from that latest version?

[naterod]

Do you think variable triggers will come to the blowers in the AK series since the release of the FSA 60 R?

[williemaykit]

Informative. Thank you. I will probably look at the AP series now.
What is the weight difference between the 2 trimmers in the video with battery installed?

[RedHeadForester]

Not the video I was searching for, but thanks for the useful information!

[jamestastic]

Great video . Have both kinds each good for there job..

[sergiofabianschneider]

Thanks. What’s the difference between AP300, AP300 Redesign and AP300S?

[jmljml]

Any update on a variable speed AK-powered leaf blower?

[fireballxl-]

No where near your area but I think your video is excellent. Needs more info but still (lol) is a good video. I'd buy from you.

[teamclarktrackfield]

I use my AL 101 to charge my AP 300. The charge time is long AF, but it’s a nice and slow charge, which is ok with me😎

[bertraminc]

Can we order the RG-KM rotary trimmer head in the USA please? Thank you! Also, if you are going to be making more videos, have the shop buy a RODE wireless microphone setup so we can hear you better. They are industry leading for online video microphones. Thank you!

[koruki]

I’m heavily invested in the AP batteries and kit already. Don’t know why they had to go pop out an AK lol I ain’t buying more batteries