What is the STIHL ALLPRO System?

ALLPRO is STIHL’s next generation of professional cordless batteries, chargers and high-performance tools. It expands the established AP platform with newer battery technology intended for demanding landscaping, forestry, grounds maintenance, construction and commercial work. The system includes Standard batteries for lighter and more cost-conscious use, alongside Performance batteries built for higher output, rapid charging and intensive daily workloads. Because ALLPRO remains part of the wider AP platform, users can access newer technology while continuing to choose from the broad range of compatible professional STIHL tools.

Is ALLPRO replacing the STIHL AP System?

ALLPRO does not introduce a completely separate battery connection or make existing AP equipment obsolete. It is the next stage in the development of STIHL’s professional battery platform. Existing compatible AP batteries, tools and chargers can continue to be used. The newer ALLPRO batteries provide additional choices for users who need greater output, shorter charging times or batteries designed for more intensive use. For the wider range of professional tools and existing battery options, visit our STIHL AP Battery System page.

What is better about STIHL ALLPRO?

The biggest improvements are found in the ALLPRO Performance battery range. Depending on the battery, charger and tool used, the benefits can include:

• Higher peak power for demanding professional tools
• Faster charging with compatible ALLPRO chargers
• Reduced heat generation during heavy use and charging
• Longer battery service life across repeated charge cycles
• Improved power-to-weight performance
• Greater water resistance on Performance batteries
• Compatibility with existing AP System equipment

Not every user will need all of these improvements. Someone running lighter tools for shorter periods may be better served by an ALLPRO Standard battery or an existing AP battery. The Performance range is aimed more directly at users who place batteries under heavy and repeated demand.

ALLPRO Standard and Performance batteries

The ALLPRO battery range is divided into Standard and Performance options. This distinction matters because not every ALLPRO battery includes the same cell technology, charging speed or water resistance.

ALLPRO Standard batteries

The Standard range includes batteries such as the AP 20.1 and AP 30.1. These provide a lower-cost entry into the professional platform and are suited to lighter tools, less intensive workloads and users who prioritise value or runtime over maximum output. They use conventional tabbed battery cells and do not receive all the headline features associated with the Performance range.

ALLPRO Performance batteries

The Performance range includes the AP 100 P, AP 200 P and AP 300 P batteries. These use tabless cell technology to support higher output, faster charging and reduced heat build-up. The different capacities allow users to balance weight, runtime and available power. A lighter Performance battery may suit hedge trimming and other handheld work, while the larger AP 300 P is intended for demanding equipment and longer working periods.

What are tabless battery cells?

Conventional lithium-ion cells transfer energy through small metal tabs. These tabs can create electrical resistance and additional heat when a battery is supplying or receiving a large amount of power. The tabless cells used in ALLPRO Performance batteries allow current to flow across a wider part of the cell. This helps reduce resistance and heat generation, allowing the battery to deliver higher output and accept a faster charge. For professional users, the practical benefit is a battery better suited to repeated high-demand work. The technology is particularly relevant when powering larger chainsaws, brushcutters, blowers, cut-off machines and other equipment that draws substantial power.

How fast do STIHL ALLPRO batteries charge?

Compatible ALLPRO Performance batteries can reach 80% charge in as little as nine minutes when used with the STIHL AL 1802 MO charger under the correct conditions. That figure needs to be understood properly. It refers to charging to 80%, not a complete charge, and requires:

• An AP 100 P, AP 200 P, AP 300 P or AP 300 PC battery
• The compatible AL 1802 MO high-speed charger
• Suitable battery and ambient temperatures

ALLPRO batteries can still be charged using compatible existing AP chargers, but they will not achieve the fastest advertised charging time. For many users, an existing charger may remain perfectly adequate.

How long do ALLPRO batteries last?

STIHL Performance batteries are designed for intensive professional use and up to 3,000 charge cycles under the relevant test conditions. Reduced heat generation and intelligent battery management help protect the cells during repeated use and charging. This refers to the long-term service life of the battery rather than how long it runs from a single charge. Runtime still depends on the battery capacity, the tool being used, the selected power level and the work being carried out. A newer ALLPRO battery will not automatically provide a longer runtime than every existing AP battery. A lower-capacity battery may provide less runtime but offer lower weight, higher output or much faster charging.

Can ALLPRO batteries be used in the rain?

ALLPRO Performance batteries are IPX5 rated, providing protection against water sprayed from different directions. This is an improvement over the IPX4 splash-water protection found on many existing AP batteries and ALLPRO Standard batteries. Water resistance does not mean batteries should be submerged or stored while wet. Users should continue to follow the operating, charging and storage instructions supplied with the battery, charger and tool.

Choosing the right ALLPRO battery

The right battery depends on more than runtime. You also need to consider the weight of the battery, the power required by the tool, how quickly the battery must be recharged and how intensively it will be used.

• ALLPRO AP 20.1: A lower-cost Standard battery for compatible lighter-duty equipment and less intensive use.
• ALLPRO AP 30.1: A higher-capacity Standard battery for longer working times where maximum output and rapid charging are not essential.
• ALLPRO AP 100 P: A lightweight Performance battery suited to tools where handling and low weight are important.
• ALLPRO AP 200 P: A balanced Performance option offering increased capacity and output without moving to the heaviest battery.
• ALLPRO AP 300 P: The highest-output option for demanding tools, longer working times and intensive professional applications.
• ALLPRO AP 300 PC: Similar core performance to the AP 300 P, with STIHL Connected functionality for monitoring battery use within a professional fleet.

Always check the battery recommendation for the individual machine. A battery may physically fit but provide reduced power or be unsuitable for certain high-demand tools.

Who is the STIHL ALLPRO System for?

ALLPRO is aimed primarily at professionals who use cordless tools throughout the working week. This includes landscapers, arborists, grounds teams, contractors, estates departments and other users who need reliable battery performance across repeated jobs. The faster charging and longer service-life benefits will be most valuable where batteries are being discharged and recharged several times during a working day. They may allow a business to operate with fewer batteries while reducing the time spent waiting for them to charge. ALLPRO Standard batteries may also suit demanding domestic users who want access to the professional tool range without paying for the highest available battery performance.

Do existing AP users need to upgrade?

No. Existing AP batteries remain compatible with a wide range of professional STIHL equipment and do not need replacing simply because ALLPRO batteries are now available. An upgrade makes most sense when your current setup is being limited by battery output, charging time, battery weight or the number of charge cycles required each week. It may also make sense when buying a new high-demand tool that performs best with one of the newer Performance batteries. Users with working AP batteries and suitable chargers can continue using them, then introduce ALLPRO batteries gradually when additional capacity or improved performance is needed.

Is the STIHL ALLPRO System worth it?

For professionals who regularly push their batteries hard, ALLPRO offers worthwhile improvements. Higher output, rapid charging, reduced heat and longer service life directly address some of the main limitations of running cordless equipment throughout a full working day. The value is less clear for occasional users. If your tools are used lightly and your existing AP batteries already provide enough runtime, switching immediately to the most expensive Performance batteries may offer little practical benefit. The strongest reason to choose ALLPRO is that it improves the professional battery platform without forcing existing AP users to start again. You can keep using compatible tools and chargers while adding newer batteries where they provide a genuine advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions About the STIHL ALLPRO System