STIHL AK 30 S Battery and AL 101 Charger Starter Set
Everything you need to get a STIHL AK System tool running: a 36V battery and a charger, boxed together as one starter set. If you’ve bought an AK System mower, trimmer or hedge cutter as a bare tool, this is the set that powers it up.
This starter set pairs the AK 30 S battery with the AL 101 charger, so any bare AK System tool in your shed is ready to go straight out of the box. It’s the set Masseys recommends to customers buying their first STIHL cordless tool, and it’s also a sensible way to build up a spare battery if you already own one AK machine and want to run two tools back to back without stopping to recharge.
Key features
36V, 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery — The AK 30 S stores 180Wh of energy, enough for a good stretch of mowing, trimming or hedge cutting on a single charge, depending on the tool and the job.
Built-in charge indicator — A row of LEDs on the battery itself shows the remaining charge at a glance, so you know before you head out into the garden whether it needs a top-up.
Cold start protection — In cold weather the battery gently warms its cells before delivering full power, keeping it usable down to -20°C rather than cutting out or underperforming in winter conditions.
Smart power management — STIHL’s battery management system keeps power delivery consistent whether the battery is fully charged or almost empty, so the tool doesn’t lose performance as the charge runs down.
AL 101 mains charger — A straightforward 230V charger with its own LED status light showing charging or fully charged, a Velcro strap to keep the cable tidy, and the option to wall-mount it in a shed, garage or workshop to keep it out of the way.
Works across the whole AK range — One battery, one charger, compatible with every tool in the STIHL AK System — so it’s an easy way to run more than one AK tool from a shared battery, and the AL 101 charger also works with STIHL’s AP System batteries.
STIHL AK 30 S Battery and AL 101 Charger Starter Set Specification
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Set includes | AK 30 S battery + AL 101 charger |
| Battery voltage | 36V |
| Battery capacity | 5.0Ah |
| Energy content | 180Wh |
| Charge indicator | Integrated LED, on battery |
| Cold start protection | Yes, operable down to -20°C |
| Charger input | 230V mains |
| Charger cooling | Passive |
| Charger mounting | Wall-mountable |
| Compatibility | All STIHL AK System tools; charger also compatible with AP System batteries |
FAQs
Which STIHL tools does this battery work with? Any tool in the STIHL AK System range — mowers, trimmers, hedge cutters and more all take the same AK 30 S battery, so one set can power several tools.
Can I use the AL 101 charger with other STIHL batteries? Yes — as well as AK System batteries, it’s also compatible with STIHL’s AP System batteries.
How cold can this battery be used in? It has a cold start feature that warms the cells before delivering full power, so it can be used down to -20°C without losing performance.
How do I know when the battery needs charging? The battery has its own built-in LED charge indicator, so you can check the remaining charge without needing the charger connected.
Can the charger be wall-mounted? Yes, the AL 101 is designed to be mounted on a wall in a shed, garage or workshop, keeping your bench or worktop clear.
Does buying a second battery mean I can run tools back to back? Yes — a lot of customers buy a spare AK 30 S so one battery can charge while the other’s in use, useful for bigger gardens or longer jobs.
Find the STIHL AK 30 S Battery and AL 101 Charger Starter Set at Masseys in Swadlincote.
