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If I had the batteries I'd be upping my rates to buy a new bare unit each season. The batteries (IMO are the expensive part
yes the HSA86 end up being a bit disposable, for units that use the same AP batteries, the HSA140 and HSA 150 are much more heavy duty, not tried either, as I've been using HSA130 (both T and R versions) which also use the AP batteries but are connected via a cable from a battery pouch attached to a belt/harness, better made than HSA86 as a higher price point and the work rate is quicker, I found in particular the HSA86 too slow on thick conifer and the like
Im uisng the HLA 86, HSA are the shorter ones arent they?
sorry misread your post, for long reach (non telescopic) I use HLA135, much more powerful and better made, but heavier. I use AP200 batteries in mine
not what you were looking for Rob I know, but anyone else in the market for a serious Stihl battery hedgetrimmer (Corded, Pouch & cable required at extra cost if you don't have one), just bought a 30 inch blade HSA130T for £152.99 inc VAT brand new from UK Planet Tools, which is a give away price, the cabled ones are being cleared out now the similar ones with a battery slot have been introduced
That's an outrageous price considering what a set of replacement blades would cost! Being tethered to the battery is tiresome but the 130R is awesome at munching through chunky hedges
Cheers Tim yes the HSA130T arrived quickly via DPD and machine is exactly as expected, feels almost like I stole it, last time I looked that stockist had T and R versions of both 24 and 30 inch length, same amazing price. I tend to use my cabled trimmers for those hedges, or parts thereof, where there is good access and the cable less likely to snag on something. Having the battery's weight removed from the machine partially compensates for the inconvenience, at least. Got a large stretch of conifer lined up that takes literally days so will recoup my investment quickly on that one job.
Thanks for the heads up on that Billybop. Just bought one of the HSA 130T's. Went for the 24" T variant. £152 is ridiculously good value, and it was delivered the very next day for free too. Amazing value.
hi PGM yes you're welcome... would have bought more myself but now I have each variant in both lengths, I still have my very similar hsa94T also, so think these will "see me out" as it were, interesting that by comparison they have reduced the top speed slightly on the HSA130T models so it's actually useable, I found the third level on the HSA94T way too fast although it was impressive
My 130T arrived and was tested today. It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though. I've got used to working without ear defenders. Planet tool owe you a finders fee.
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