STIHL HLA40 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

Please note this is a tool only product and batteries and charger are sold separately

The STIHL HLA40 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer is a versatile, lightweight and easy-to-use long-reach hedge trimmer designed for trimming tall hedges, shrubs and bushes from the ground without needing a ladder. It’s part of the STIHL AS battery system — offering cordless convenience and compatibility with other AS System tools when used with a compatible battery and charger.

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Key Features

• Battery-Powered Cordless Design – Delivers quiet, fume-free operation for garden hedge trimming without a lead or petrol engine. Compatible with STIHL AS System batteries (sold separately).

• Telescopic Shaft – Adjustable reach from approximately 200 cm to 260 cm, allowing easy trimming of taller hedges from ground level without ladders.

• 45 cm / 18" Cutting Blade – Double-sided, low-vibration blades with a 22 mm tooth spacing provide clean, precise cuts across hedge surfaces and branches.

• Lightweight and Balanced – Weighing at 3.5kg (without battery), the HLA40 is comfortable to manoeuvre over extended cutting sessions. 

• Adjustable Blade Angle (Up to ~115°) – Lets you set the cutter bar angle to suit the cutting task for horizontal, vertical or intricate hedge shaping duties.

• Soft-Grip Handle & Shoulder Strap Ready – Designed for user comfort and reduced fatigue on longer trims.

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Suitable Uses / Typical Gardens

The STIHL HLA40 is ideal for garden owners who want a safe, ladder-free solution for hedge maintenance, especially in residential and suburban gardens:

• Tall mixed hedges and shrub boundaries

• Evergreen and deciduous hedgerows

• Bushes and ornamental shrubs

• Garden edges and formal trimmed borders

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Technical Highlights

• Cutting Length: 45 cm / ~18″

• Tooth Spacing: ~22 mm

• Stroke Rate: ~2600 rpm

• Weight (without battery): ~3.5–3.7 kg

• Adjustable Telescopic Reach: ~200 – 260 cm

• Battery System: STIHL AS (11 – 12 V)

• Noise Levels: Low operational noise suitable for residential use

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Why Choose This Hedge Trimmer

The STIHL HLA40 Cordless Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer combines the convenience of cordless battery operation with a telescopic reach ideal for taller hedges, all in a lightweight and user-friendly tool. Its adjustable blade angle, long cutting bar and balanced design help deliver a neat finish with reduced operator fatigue, making it a practical choice for regular garden maintenance and trimming tasks — especially where access to power leads is limited or where quieter operation is preferred

Battery Information:

The HLA40 Hedge Trimmer is part of the STIHL AS range, using the AS System batteries and chargers. The AS2 battery provides a maximum working time of up to 40 minutes. 

Batteries and charger are sold separately.