The STIHL AL 5 Hi-Speed Charger is the fast-charging option for STIHL AS 2 batteries. It charges an AS 2 battery to 80% in approximately 30 minutes and reaches a full 100% charge in 50 minutes, helping you get back to pruning, trimming or clearing sooner.
Designed exclusively for the compact STIHL AS System, the AL 5 is a useful upgrade for anyone who owns several AS cordless tools or wants less waiting time between jobs. It has a 4 A charging current, a clear LED status indicator, a Velcro cable strap and mounting points for wall storage.
Please note: the AL 5 charges STIHL AS System batteries. It is not compatible with STIHL AK or AP System batteries.
How quickly does the STIHL AL 5 charge an AS 2 battery?
The AL 5 reaches 80% charge in half the time of the standard AL 1 charger. A full charge takes approximately 50 minutes.
| Charger | AS 2 to 80% | AS 2 to 100% | Battery slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL AL 1 | 60 minutes | 80 minutes | 1 |
| STIHL AL 5 | 30 minutes | 50 minutes | 1 |
| STIHL AL 5-2 | 30 minutes | 50 minutes | 2 simultaneously |
Choose the AL 5 when you want faster charging from a compact single-battery charger. For charging two AS 2 batteries at the same time, consider the STIHL AL 5-2 double charger.
STIHL AL 5 key features
- Fast AS 2 charging: approximately 30 minutes to 80% and 50 minutes to 100%.
- 4 A charging current: provides substantially quicker charging than the standard AL 1.
- LED status indicator: shows whether the battery is charging or fully charged.
- Compact design: easy to position on a workbench, shelf or garage storage area.
- Wall-mountable: mounting points allow the charger to be kept off the work surface.
- Velcro cable strap: keeps the mains lead tidy when the charger is being stored.
Battery and tool compatibility
The STIHL AL 5 is designed to charge the STIHL AS 2 lithium-ion battery. AS 2 batteries are interchangeable between compatible tools in the STIHL AS System.
Compatible AS System tools include:
- STIHL GTA 26 cordless garden pruner
- STIHL HSA 26 cordless garden shears
- STIHL HSA 30 cordless hedge trimmer
- STIHL FSA 30 cordless strimmer
- STIHL BGA 30 cordless leaf blower
- STIHL SEA 20 cordless vacuum
It can also charge AS 2 batteries used with other current STIHL AS System products. Check that your battery is clearly marked AS 2 before ordering.
STIHL AL 5 technical specifications
| Compatible battery | STIHL AS 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery system | STIHL AS System |
| Charging time to 80% | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Charging time to 100% | Approximately 50 minutes |
| Rated voltage | 230 V |
| Rated current | 0.5 A |
| Charging current | 4 A |
| Power consumption | 60 W |
| Weight | Approximately 0.5 kg |
| Charge indicator | LED status indicator |
| Cable storage | Velcro cable strap |
| Wall mounting | Yes |
| STIHL part number | EA034305704 |
AL 5 versus AL 1: which STIHL AS charger should I buy?
The STIHL AL 1 is the standard compact charger and is suitable when charging speed is not a priority. It takes approximately 60 minutes to reach 80% and 80 minutes to charge an AS 2 battery fully.
The AL 5 is the better choice when you use your AS tools regularly, own more than one AS tool or want to return to work sooner. It cuts the 80% charging time to approximately 30 minutes and the full charging time to 50 minutes.
What is included?
- 1 x STIHL AL 5 Hi-Speed Charger
The AS 2 battery and cordless tools are sold separately.
Why buy the STIHL AL 5 from Masseys?
Masseys is a long-established STIHL dealer based in Woodville, near Swadlincote. Our garden machinery team can help you check battery compatibility, compare AS chargers and choose the correct cordless system for your tools.
Explore the complete STIHL AS System range or view our wider selection of STIHL garden machinery.
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the STIHL AL 5 charge?
The AL 5 is designed to charge the STIHL AS 2 lithium-ion battery used across the STIHL AS System.
How long does the STIHL AL 5 take to charge an AS 2 battery?
It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach 80% charge and 50 minutes to reach a full 100% charge.
Is the STIHL AL 5 faster than the AL 1?
Yes. The AL 5 reaches 80% in approximately 30 minutes, compared with 60 minutes for the AL 1. A full charge takes approximately 50 minutes with the AL 5 and 80 minutes with the AL 1.
Can the AL 5 charge STIHL AK or AP batteries?
No. The AL 5 is an AS System charger and should only be used with compatible STIHL AS batteries. AK and AP System batteries require the appropriate charger for their respective battery platform.
Can the STIHL AL 5 charge two batteries at once?
No. The AL 5 charges one AS 2 battery at a time. Choose the STIHL AL 5-2 if you need to charge two AS System batteries simultaneously.
Can the STIHL AL 5 be mounted on a wall?
Yes. The charger is designed so it can be wall-mounted in a garage, shed or workshop. It also has a Velcro strap for keeping the mains cable tidy.
Does the STIHL AL 5 include an AS 2 battery?
No. This product is the AL 5 charger only. The STIHL AS 2 battery is available separately.
