Battery-powered lawn equipment offers a variety of perks. No emissions from a gasoline-powered engine means they’re environmentally friendly. Getting rid of the engine also means much less maintenance. They’re quieter and often more light-weight than comparable gasoline-powered models. You can also get battery-powered multi-systems that let you swap out attachments to make the tool more versatile.
Modern lithium-ion battery technology, like you’ll find in STIHL’s battery-powered tools, can compete with gasoline equipment in power and performance. There’s also a wide range of products available and they’re highly versatile. With STIHL’s KombiSystem, you can interchange a variety of attachments for use with just one powerhead. Plus, fast-charging and high-capacity batteries offer run-times that make these products useful for homeowners and professionals alike.
Here’s What The Professionals Say
Recently, OPE Reviews website ran an article where they rated the best Best Battery-Powered Weed Wacker Attachment Systems. STIHL’s KombiSystem was by far their favorite. Here’s what the review team said:
“Stihl’s 36V battery-powered KombiSystem felt like we using a gas-powered tool. There was zero compromise in power across the entire range of accessories and having the runtime of a high-capacity backpack battery gave us the most confidence for professional use.”
This review also notes features like the system’s three speed levels, outstanding power, battery harness that takes the weight off the tool, and the wide range of compatible attachments that use the same battery. They also note that STIHL is more expensive than other battery-powered options. However, that can be worth it for the improved power and performance. Plus, as the review points out, “you get to work with Stihl’s dealer network during and after the sale. In our experience, that’s a really good thing.”
Impressive Power and Performance
STIHL offers several batteries to make their system more versatile. The review quoted above is referencing their 36-volt, 1148 watt-hour AR 3000 backpack battery. It provides long run times in an ergonomically designed package that puts the weight of the battery on the user’s back and shoulders instead of on the tool they’re using.
In addition to the powerful backpack battery, STIHL also offers smaller batteries. In some products, you can place them directly into the equipment’s on-board battery slot. The KombiSystem, though, uses an external battery source to shift the battery weight to the user’s back or hips.
If you don’t want to use the large backpack battery there’s another option. STIHL offers a battery-bag with connecting cord that you can hang from your hips. You’ll be able to attack any of the AP batteries to your KombiSystem powerhead using the connecting cord. Whether you go with a backpack or hip-carried battery, having the external battery keeps the KombiSystem lightweight, comfortable, and balanced with any attachment.
A Truly Versatile System
One of the great things about STIHL is that the same KombiSystem attachments work with battery or gasoline powerheads. To get the flexibility of both gas and battery-powered equipment all you need to do is buy two different powerheads. Your KombiSystem attachments are compatible with both.
The KombiSystem offers a full range of interchangeable tool attachments to cover all your landscaping needs. Available attachments include a mini cultivator, blower, bed redefinier, edger, string-line trimmer, bladed brushcutter, power scythe, hedge trimmers, and cleaning brushes.
If you’d like to get a STIHL KombiSystem for yourself, Richardson Saw & Lawnmower is the place to go. We’re proud to be a STIHL Platinum® Dealer. This is the highest level a STIHL dealer can achieve. It’s reserved for select dealers who’ve completed extensive training and a history of superior customer satisfaction. We’ll be able to answer any questions you have about the KombiSystem and help you find exactly the right combination of batteries, powerheads, and attachments to fit your individual needs.
