The product arrived undamaged and in a great looking box all parts of the kit were present ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx010hhy8hzepHnne4VtzOtUictDZeYMTF and I can't wait to use it. I'm most impressed by the fact that it's a five piece kit, of great monetary value in that you can get this all for such a price. With this my former grip strength will come back and then some. I'm already starting notice a bit of a difference after using it for a bit now, and the stress ball and doughnut shaped grip designed to be carried in the pocket have helped in reducing my stress levels as of late. Would definitely recommend!
Nice presentation. I've owned a couple of battery hedge cutters (Milwaukee and McCulloch) they were not hugely expensive and performed well..., But the cutting edge was soon lost. I was about to purchase a Makita long reach cutter, then watched a review, and the guy was not impressed with the deterioration of the edge, and to me it would appear the Achilles heel of many of these machines is the need to re-sharpen or replace the blades after a relatively short time. In your opinion, do you think the Stihl's blades will perform better?
Hi, can you tell me if you would still be able to use this unit if the customer wanted the hedge taken down a foot or two shorter? As my petrol beast can do this at ease yet I really like the idea of battery. Thanks
Call me neanderthal but..i just bought a stihl hl 94ce which is petrol 2 stroke. Only thing i like about your model is its extendable. In a way i wish id av bought the 100cm less ....you dint do any cutting with it urs in ur vid so ..the vid had little to nothing to learn from just a load of jargon about thanking the blokes who lent it to you. Batterys nah dont fancy that..want to get a load of work done..not faffa around charging batterys ..what u gotta do carry a rucksack full of batterys with you.after a while the batterys wont take charge anyway and youl av to fork out for a load more ..only thing interest ne about that machine is how long can you cut with one battery ..how much is a second battery ..how long do they take to charge lifespan of battery ..and how much is another charger wen that fecks up. None of which you discuss.. poor vid mate roll ur sleeves up and get stuck in ..3 hrs hedgecutting in 30 degree heat ..i wanna see sweat pissing off tour forehead like a tap ..then youl know what its like to be a gardener that needs to get shit done cus hes consistently got a wks worth of work ahead of him all summer long. Tanaka are the best standard hedgecutters by a longshot ..stihl make the best longreaches..honda make the best selfdrives and strimmers,stiga make the best rideons.
I'm an owner of one of these and say that the safety switch mechanism is a nuisance on this unit. It's meant to be a professional unit and when I'm in the flow, I don't want to be faffing around clicking in a safety switch and ruining my mojo. To cement their professional target market, STIHL needs to look at removing these childish and unprofessional mechanisms. I'd do so by removing the white switch in front of the trigger downwards while preserving the clearance from the bottom of the unit to limit obstruction under operation, extending the housing in front of the trigger and curving the plasting towards the hand, a bit like a hand guard design on a sword, to allow the hedge trimmer to gently rest on the outside part of the hand, and providing slightly more stability.
Manufacturers of battery were forced to add extra safety switches to battery machines. I do believe that these laws (regulations) have now been relaxed in some countries, so we may see Tham disappear with time
Had mine a year , its on it's 3rd motor 2nd Bowden adjuster cable and now has a broken housing, its not man enough for commercial use , ive invested a lot of money on AP series machines including £1000 in batteries and trying to make a living with them , not impressed at the moment 😮
@@TheFullyChargedGardener my dealer says they're getting a lot back in so maybe like mine they get a lot of use and aren't man enough, still waiting on my HSA 100 after 3 weeks back in the shop , can't make any money with it in the shop 😡😡
Enjoyed the video pal 👍 Love the new design to extend the body past the battery like the Husqvarna variants as my batteries are super scuffed from constantly being rested on the ground. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Just got one of these 2 days ago ,It was hard to find due to a lot of places,s have been out of stock ! ..First thing its not that light !! However it dos save me time going up and down ladders moving ladders< time is money ! .Also the batts and charger cost a lot I have a AP 200 and a AP 300 Batt ,Must say they do last a long time , So far enjoying it alot more than my petrol Stihl Hedge Trimmer for light to Medium work. Great Video,s Proper Job
Glad to hear you are enjoying your new toy. I don’t mind the weight - it is a lot lighter than any petrol unit would be. Add to that less noise, petrol etc 😀 Thank you for watching 👍
Hi, when you say not light I currently have a huge Laurel that I can only get to the centre with a stihl long reach multi tool with the extender and it kills me everytime Would this be lighter than the multi tool long reach with extender ? Thanks for your help
@@richardrhodes5323 sorry for the delay ,, well im a full time self employed gardener ,and i don't find it extra light ,also it depends on the battery you use as the 300Ap battery is quit heavy , However it saves me getting my steps out the van to reach the tall skinny hedges ,i suggest look at the spec for the weight of the trimmer and add wot ever size battery you will use to the total weight then you will get the total weight you will be handling. And yes the best bit is low vibration,no petrol, or mixing petrol,and low noise ,also low maintenance . hope this helps a bit . kind regards Richard
Hi, Having the motor at the battery end means you need a shaft and gear head - which ultimately adds weight to the unit. This configuration is lightweight. Stihl are bringing out units with the motor at the battery end this year - which will expand the range, giving customers more choice to meet their particular preferences. 😀 Thank you for watching 👍
Another excellent video. However, my hedges are quite tall, 4 meters with a flat top and width of about 1 1/2 meters where I must stand on a platform a couple of meters off the ground. Could you compose a video demonstrating arm-and-shoulder sparing techniques of using an HLA 86 at full extension to cut a flat surface on an elevated platform or ladder? I'm sure there are others who could benefit greatly. Thanks!
Great idea for a video 👍 One option you could try - is the RTD harness? That would help with the weight. www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Hedge-trimmers-and-long-reach-hedge-trimmers/Accessories-for-hedge-trimmers/21696-1556/RTS-Harness.aspx
@@TheFullyChargedGardener I bought that harness for that very reason.....extended horizontal trimming. It didn't work at all with a petrol engined machine, ended up being harder work than without the harness. The pivot point where the harness attaches to the trimmer meant that it was ridiculously blade heavy and I ended up wasting all my effort trying to push the engine down to level the blades. Can't see that it would be any different using it with a battery trimmer for the same application. From experience I would leave that harness on the shelf.....100% dead battery. Didn't even get on with it for vertical trimming either tbh 👍
Wow, I was going to ask the same question - our garden has 12 Boxhead Hornbeam trees 4m high and 2m square heads/. I have just ordered this today with the AP200 battery. I am hopping the battery is sufficient to do one side, charge, then do the other. Also that the reach is sufficient do do a lot from the ground and only ladder for the very tops. If you wanted to do a video of cutting these, you’re more then welcome to come . I’ll even be extra generous and ensure you have good growth to cut 🤣
Brilliant video pal.i have recently bought this machine. I have used the sthil Petrol long reach for years. Brilliant machine too.but this 86 machine works like a dream. I cut lots of hedges. It's going to make life so much more easy.
I don't know why they dont include a stirrup type handle that's commonly found on edgers etc. This gives a better handle and ergonomic feel on the wrist.
I think its down to the fact that with these telescopic machines, the centre of gravity changes depending on the length of adjustment. I could be wrong, but that is my theory. thank you for watching.
Had my older one a while kept sharp. Only thing is just weak thro tight conifer, just grabs abit, but really ive liked one ive had cheers. But yer needs bit more cuttin speed then great.
Αnother one brilliant review,thanks again. I see a light lifting in comparison HLA 85 the basic machine motor and knife system is the same,possitive is the new telescopic shaft is not round like a square and so when extended the shaft do not goes left-right like model HLA 85.Lock new system i do not like,i prefer the old HLA 85 with one move lock-unlock. HLA 86 is 400 gr more heavy from HLA 85 The interesting will is the new model Stihl HLA 135 long-reach cordless hedge trimmer AP battery,it will is a new machine with transmission shaft like petrol model,motor and battery behind side,and only the knifes on front side. PS: Τhe plants behind is Taxus baccata ?
Wow I must say your workplace is very picturesque.. I'd say its a pleasure to maintain property like that. 👍🏻 cheers for the video it's a very nice piece of kit.
I absolutely love where I work, I consider myself very lucky to have this garden as 'my office' These battery machines make life so much easier. Thank you for watching.
How long do you you get out of the AP200 battery? I have just ordered one. Also when do Stihl typically bring out the revisions? Should I hold off a little or has it only just been updated? Thanks in advance
Hi, Stihl say you will get 144min trigger time with the AP200 battery. I am not sure if Stihl are bringing out any new versions of the AP200 batteries. I hope this is helpful. Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener epic. Thanks for replying. I’ve ordered the HLA86 with one battery and will see how I get on. I was going to wait and see if an updated version of it comes out. Knowing my luck it will now 😂
@@TheFullyChargedGardener thats true, just in relation to the hla85 it seems alot heavier! Which isnt always bad as it seems like its beefed up version of the 85! Struggling buying one tbh as all stihl tools ha! Always look forward to using new stuff though :)
😀 Can’t beat that new bit of kit feeling. Having to wait for kit to come into stock, makes me appreciate just how lucky we were before the world went mad.
I just got this machine I’ve been in the gardening business for 30 years I can’t believe how heavy it is to work with with the motor up by the blades it definitely takes muscles
I totaly agree with you. Because of it I quit buying. Maybe it could be useful from the ground fo15 minutes work without terribly exaustion for average musculed man, but from the ladders it is working suicide for 5 minutes.
Great machine to use but constantly having issues. Stihl will blame you not oiling it even if the blades are covered in oil. just leave cordless alone, you will get fed up having to keep replacing kit. Cordless is not fit for professional use
Great for the reach but, very heavy at the top and your arms tire within 3-5 minutes. Use the support strap that comes with the unit to help you be able to handle it longer.
NOTE: THE UNIT WEIGHS 4.8KG Without the battery NOT 1.8kg as I say in the video. MY BAD 🤦♂️
The product arrived undamaged and in a great looking box all parts of the kit were present ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx010hhy8hzepHnne4VtzOtUictDZeYMTF and I can't wait to use it. I'm most impressed by the fact that it's a five piece kit, of great monetary value in that you can get this all for such a price. With this my former grip strength will come back and then some. I'm already starting notice a bit of a difference after using it for a bit now, and the stress ball and doughnut shaped grip designed to be carried in the pocket have helped in reducing my stress levels as of late. Would definitely recommend!
A little bit of advice more cutting fotage as that is the best teller as to weather a mechine is good or not.
Thank you for watching
Nice presentation.
I've owned a couple of battery hedge cutters (Milwaukee and McCulloch) they were not hugely expensive and performed well..., But the cutting edge was soon lost. I was about to purchase a Makita long reach cutter, then watched a review, and the guy was not impressed with the deterioration of the edge, and to me it would appear the Achilles heel of many of these machines is the need to re-sharpen or replace the blades after a relatively short time.
In your opinion, do you think the Stihl's blades will perform better?
Great review. Do you still use it ? Has it lasted ?
We do indeed still have it and use it. Beaut bit of kit.
Thank you for watching
@@TheFullyChargedGardener it’s good to know it’s on my list when my current equipment expires.
Hi there I’m looking at getting one of these would you say they’re worth it.
Hi, can you tell me if you would still be able to use this unit if the customer wanted the hedge taken down a foot or two shorter? As my petrol beast can do this at ease yet I really like the idea of battery. Thanks
Call me neanderthal but..i just bought a stihl hl 94ce which is petrol 2 stroke. Only thing i like about your model is its extendable. In a way i wish id av bought the 100cm less ....you dint do any cutting with it urs in ur vid so ..the vid had little to nothing to learn from just a load of jargon about thanking the blokes who lent it to you. Batterys nah dont fancy that..want to get a load of work done..not faffa around charging batterys ..what u gotta do carry a rucksack full of batterys with you.after a while the batterys wont take charge anyway and youl av to fork out for a load more ..only thing interest ne about that machine is how long can you cut with one battery ..how much is a second battery ..how long do they take to charge lifespan of battery ..and how much is another charger wen that fecks up. None of which you discuss.. poor vid mate roll ur sleeves up and get stuck in ..3 hrs hedgecutting in 30 degree heat ..i wanna see sweat pissing off tour forehead like a tap ..then youl know what its like to be a gardener that needs to get shit done cus hes consistently got a wks worth of work ahead of him all summer long. Tanaka are the best standard hedgecutters by a longshot ..stihl make the best longreaches..honda make the best selfdrives and strimmers,stiga make the best rideons.
Great video and a nice bit of kit but I do agree it does need the option of 4000spm 4400 is awsome on my makita
Great video Andy is it longer than the old 85 keep em videos coming mate 👍🏼🍃
Hi, it is the same length as the HLA 65. cheers chap 👍
I'm an owner of one of these and say that the safety switch mechanism is a nuisance on this unit. It's meant to be a professional unit and when I'm in the flow, I don't want to be faffing around clicking in a safety switch and ruining my mojo. To cement their professional target market, STIHL needs to look at removing these childish and unprofessional mechanisms. I'd do so by removing the white switch in front of the trigger downwards while preserving the clearance from the bottom of the unit to limit obstruction under operation, extending the housing in front of the trigger and curving the plasting towards the hand, a bit like a hand guard design on a sword, to allow the hedge trimmer to gently rest on the outside part of the hand, and providing slightly more stability.
Manufacturers of battery were forced to add extra safety switches to battery machines. I do believe that these laws (regulations) have now been relaxed in some countries, so we may see Tham disappear with time
Have you no insulating tape or zip ties 🤔
Had mine a year , its on it's 3rd motor 2nd Bowden adjuster cable and now has a broken housing, its not man enough for commercial use , ive invested a lot of money on AP series machines including £1000 in batteries and trying to make a living with them , not impressed at the moment 😮
Shame you have had so many issues.
I know a lot of commercial operators out there running these machines without issue.
@@TheFullyChargedGardener my dealer says they're getting a lot back in so maybe like mine they get a lot of use and aren't man enough, still waiting on my HSA 100 after 3 weeks back in the shop , can't make any money with it in the shop 😡😡
Enjoyed the video pal 👍 Love the new design to extend the body past the battery like the Husqvarna variants as my batteries are super scuffed from constantly being rested on the ground. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
😀 Thank you
Just got one of these 2 days ago ,It was hard to find due to a lot of places,s have been out of stock ! ..First thing its not that light !! However it dos save me time going up and down ladders moving ladders< time is money ! .Also the batts and charger cost a lot I have a AP 200 and a AP 300 Batt ,Must say they do last a long time , So far enjoying it alot more than my petrol Stihl Hedge Trimmer for light to Medium work. Great Video,s Proper Job
Glad to hear you are enjoying your new toy. I don’t mind the weight - it is a lot lighter than any petrol unit would be. Add to that less noise, petrol etc 😀
Thank you for watching 👍
Hi, when you say not light I currently have a huge Laurel that I can only get to the centre with a stihl long reach multi tool with the extender and it kills me everytime
Would this be lighter than the multi tool long reach with extender ? Thanks for your help
@@richardrhodes5323 sorry for the delay ,, well im a full time self employed gardener ,and i don't find it extra light ,also it depends on the battery you use as the 300Ap battery is quit heavy , However it saves me getting my steps out the van to reach the tall skinny hedges ,i suggest look at the spec for the weight of the trimmer and add wot ever size battery you will use to the total weight then you will get the total weight you will be handling. And yes the best bit is low vibration,no petrol, or mixing petrol,and low noise ,also low maintenance . hope this helps a bit . kind regards Richard
I'm wondering why Stihl has not designed the motor close to the battery: in that way the tool would be more balanced. what do you think about it??
Hi,
Having the motor at the battery end means you need a shaft and gear head - which ultimately adds weight to the unit.
This configuration is lightweight.
Stihl are bringing out units with the motor at the battery end this year - which will expand the range, giving customers more choice to meet their particular preferences.
😀 Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener thanks for your prompt reply. Are you referring to new telescopic hedgetrimmer or maybe multi tool?
Another excellent video. However, my hedges are quite tall, 4 meters with a flat top and width of about 1 1/2 meters where I must stand on a platform a couple of meters off the ground. Could you compose a video demonstrating arm-and-shoulder sparing techniques of using an HLA 86 at full extension to cut a flat surface on an elevated platform or ladder? I'm sure there are others who could benefit greatly. Thanks!
Great idea for a video 👍
One option you could try - is the RTD harness? That would help with the weight.
www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Hedge-trimmers-and-long-reach-hedge-trimmers/Accessories-for-hedge-trimmers/21696-1556/RTS-Harness.aspx
@@TheFullyChargedGardener I was not aware of this harness and will definitely check it out! Thanks again.
@@milescramer1680 😀 No Worries 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener I bought that harness for that very reason.....extended horizontal trimming. It didn't work at all with a petrol engined machine, ended up being harder work than without the harness. The pivot point where the harness attaches to the trimmer meant that it was ridiculously blade heavy and I ended up wasting all my effort trying to push the engine down to level the blades. Can't see that it would be any different using it with a battery trimmer for the same application. From experience I would leave that harness on the shelf.....100% dead battery. Didn't even get on with it for vertical trimming either tbh 👍
Wow, I was going to ask the same question - our garden has 12 Boxhead Hornbeam trees 4m high and 2m square heads/. I have just ordered this today with the AP200 battery. I am hopping the battery is sufficient to do one side, charge, then do the other. Also that the reach is sufficient do do a lot from the ground and only ladder for the very tops. If you wanted to do a video of cutting these, you’re more then welcome to come . I’ll even be extra generous and ensure you have good growth to cut 🤣
Might be a silly question but what’s the difference between this and the HLA66 you reviewed? Thanks
The shaft is telescopic, so has a longer reach.
Brilliant video pal.i have recently bought this machine. I have used the sthil Petrol long reach for years. Brilliant machine too.but this 86 machine works like a dream. I cut lots of hedges. It's going to make life so much more easy.
😀 Awesome!
It makes a huge difference doesn’t it! No fumes - less noise. Game changer!
Thank you for watching 👍
Can it ha dle griselinia hedges?
😀 Yes it can
i am very like see this vedio, from Indonesia, i wait your coment too
I ordered one yesterday to replace my five year old HLA 85 will be here after Xmas 👍
😀 Cool
I don't know why they dont include a stirrup type handle that's commonly found on edgers etc. This gives a better handle and ergonomic feel on the wrist.
I think its down to the fact that with these telescopic machines, the centre of gravity changes depending on the length of adjustment.
I could be wrong, but that is my theory.
thank you for watching.
2-Stroke is life! Batteries ..give it another ten years till it's good :) Nice review though so thumbs up.
Thank you for watching 😀
I wouldn't call 2 strokes "life" though, considering the fumes you breathe from them.
Had my older one a while kept sharp. Only thing is just weak thro tight conifer, just grabs abit, but really ive liked one ive had cheers. But yer needs bit more cuttin speed then great.
please what plant is the hedge made of?
Taxus :-)
Αnother one brilliant review,thanks again.
I see a light lifting in comparison HLA 85 the basic machine motor and knife system is the same,possitive is the new telescopic shaft is not round like a square and so when extended the shaft do not goes left-right like model HLA 85.Lock new system i do not like,i prefer the old HLA 85 with one move lock-unlock.
HLA 86 is 400 gr more heavy from HLA 85
The interesting will is the new model Stihl HLA 135 long-reach cordless hedge trimmer AP battery,it will is a new machine with transmission shaft like petrol model,motor and battery behind side,and only the knifes on front side.
PS: Τhe plants behind is Taxus baccata ?
😀 Thank you for your comment. The hedge is indeed Taxus Baccata 👍
Non mi piace.. che lanci la protezione lama! ☹️😤
Hi mate. Great review. Will defo be getting the 66 and 86 asap. Great work
😀 Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener thanks mate
Thank you, very helpful.. greetings from Colombia
Thank you for watching
Wow I must say your workplace is very picturesque.. I'd say its a pleasure to maintain property like that. 👍🏻 cheers for the video it's a very nice piece of kit.
I absolutely love where I work, I consider myself very lucky to have this garden as 'my office'
These battery machines make life so much easier.
Thank you for watching.
I got one the only problem is doesn't work in hot summers the battery is no good
Sorry to hear that - We didn’t have any issues with ours during the uk heatwave this year. Are you in the uk?
How long do you you get out of the AP200 battery? I have just ordered one. Also when do Stihl typically bring out the revisions? Should I hold off a little or has it only just been updated? Thanks in advance
Hi, Stihl say you will get 144min trigger time with the AP200 battery.
I am not sure if Stihl are bringing out any new versions of the AP200 batteries. I hope this is helpful.
Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener epic. Thanks for replying. I’ve ordered the HLA86 with one battery and will see how I get on. I was going to wait and see if an updated version of it comes out. Knowing my luck it will now 😂
Great honest review and a lovely bit of kit👌🏼
😀 Thank you
Just purchased this one and I couldn't believe how heavy it was at side of hla 85! But you need it to job but it's crazy heavy ha!
It think for the amount of reach it has, the weight is pretty good.
@@TheFullyChargedGardener thats true, just in relation to the hla85 it seems alot heavier! Which isnt always bad as it seems like its beefed up version of the 85! Struggling buying one tbh as all stihl tools ha! Always look forward to using new stuff though :)
😀 Can’t beat that new bit of kit feeling.
Having to wait for kit to come into stock, makes me appreciate just how lucky we were before the world went mad.
Just got one of these and absolutely love it. Can recharge an AP200 before I can burn through the one in use using a 300 charger.
😀 cool 👍
stihl really are going full on into the battery thing. very nice bit of kit.
Another good review, got one on order :)
😀 Cool
any chance on reviewing the HLA 56?
To be honest - it is not a machine that I would use here. So probably not.
Thank you for watching
Turned the speakers down when you said wet shaft
🤣🤣🤣
I just got this machine I’ve been in the gardening business for 30 years I can’t believe how heavy it is to work with with the motor up by the blades it definitely takes muscles
Hi, Using these telescopic trimmers definitely saves on a gym membership 😀 But for the reach you get - it’s worth it.
Thank you for watching 😀
@@TheFullyChargedGardener please answer on my question
Yes, arms tire in a short while. I have to try the support stop or just have someone else hold it with me if I have to use it more than 5 minutes.
How many positions can have HLA 86 ?
I totaly agree with you. Because of it I quit buying. Maybe it could be useful from the ground fo15 minutes work without terribly exaustion for average musculed man, but from the ladders it is working suicide for 5 minutes.
Shit!...stop saying " Again" so much
how to order this item
Through your local Stihl dealer
Price
Speak to your local dealer about a price.
Great detailed review cheers mate.
👍 Thank you for watching
Great machine to use but constantly having issues. Stihl will blame you not oiling it even if the blades are covered in oil. just leave cordless alone, you will get fed up having to keep replacing kit. Cordless is not fit for professional use
cordless rated by most people nowadays
Great for the reach but, very heavy at the top and your arms tire within 3-5 minutes. Use the support strap that comes with the unit to help you be able to handle it longer.