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HLA 56 without battery and charger

HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer: ideal for taller hedges and shrubs

General

The lightweight STIHL HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer is ideal for cutting taller hedges,  shrubs and ground cover in your own garden and in noise-sensitive environments. The STIHL HLA 56 uses lithium-ion batteries from the STIHL AK-System.

With the ergonomically optimised control handle ,you have  all the controls at your fingertips. The loop handle also supports effective handling of the STIHL HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer, even in confined spaces. The single-sided blades are teardrop-shaped to better hold twigs on the cutting blade, for high cutting performance. With tool-free blade angle adjustment , it is easy to adjust the blade angles through 135° – from -45° to +90°  – for cuts overhead and to the side The screw-on tip protector protects the cutting attachment during work close to the ground. Our video shows you how to effortlessly cut back tall hedges and ground cover with the HLA 56 .

Thanks to the detachable shaft , you can  shorten the overall length from 210 cm to 115 cm, meaning the long-reach hedge trimmer is easy to transport and compact to store on a  wall bracket . 

The HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer has a bar length of 45 cm.

Our overview of STIHL battery life and charging times  shows how long you can work with your STIHL HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer and how long the installed battery takes to charge.

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Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Technical specifications

HLA 56

Technical specifications

Technical specifications Value
Weight 1) 3,8 kg
Sound pressure level 2) 77 dB(A)
Max. cutting thickness 16 mm
Cutting length 45 cm
Battery technology Lithium-Ion AK-System
Rated voltage 36 V
Sound pressure level 3) 77 dB(A)
Sound power level 3) 88 dB(A)
Vibration level left/right 4) 1,5/1,5 m/s²
Tooth spacing 30 mm

1) With blade, with handle, without protection, without battery
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 (dB (A))
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Accessories

HLA 56

Accessories

    • AL 101 charger Zoom
      AL 101 charger

      230 V. Compatible with STIHL AK and AP batteries. With charge-level indicator (LED). Cable tie with Velcro tape. Wall-mounting possible.

    Technical specifications Value
    Charging current 1,6 A
    Charging time AK 10 1) 95 min
    Charging time AK 20 1) 180 min
    Weight 0,7 kg
    Power consumption 0,08 kW

    1) Up to 100 % capacity

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    • Cover for the AK System battery slot Zoom
      Cover for the AK System battery slot

      To cover the battery slot on the STIHL AK System power tools (apart from RMA 235, RMA 339 / 339 C and RLA 240). Protects against dust and dirt during longer periods of storage.

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    • HLA shaft extension Zoom
      HLA shaft extension

      Made of aluminium. Simple 50 cm shaft extension for the HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer. Weight: 500 g.

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    • Battery bag Zoom
      Battery bag

      Easy-to-carry, lightweight, hard-wearing bag for clean storage of STIHL cordless tools accessories, e.g. for a battery with a charger.

    Versions

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Battery

HLA 56

Battery

    • AK 10 Zoom
      AK 10

      Compact lithium-ion battery for the for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 72 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Battery weight 0,8 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System
    Battery energy content 1) 72 W·h

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life

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    • AK 20 Zoom
      AK 20

      Compact lithium-ion battery for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 144 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Battery weight 1,2 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System
    Battery energy content 1) 144 W·h

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life

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    • AK 30 Zoom
      AK 30

      Compact lithium-ion battery  for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 180 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Battery weight 1,3 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System
    Battery energy content 1) 180 W·h
    Battery life MSA 140 C-BQ 2) 45 min

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life
    2) Battery life times depend on the conditions of use and may vary

    Versions

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

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