Two drivers of innovation, one vision: Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance. The aim of this strategic partnership is to offer professional users a common, high-performance and future-proof battery standard. At the heart of the alliance is the ALLPRO battery system developed by STIHL, which will be used in the professional equipment of both brands in future.
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance unites the expertise of leading manufacturers in one shared ecosystem. With over 120 compatible tools and a strong partner network, ALLPRO provides professionals with maximum flexibility across diverse applications, from landscaping, forestry and tree care to grounds maintenance, cleaning, and emergency services.
Benefits of the ALLPRO Battery Alliance:
In professional applications, batteries must deliver peak performance every day. Heat, cold, dust, moisture, and continuous heavy workloads are part of everyday operations. That is why the ALLPRO system has been specifically developed and extensively tested to meet the demands of professional users.
ALLPRO offers the right energy solution for a wide range of requirements. From cost-effective entry-level options to high-performance batteries featuring the latest cell technology, full compatibility is maintained across the entire system.
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance extends far beyond traditional handheld equipment, continuously expanding the range of applications supported by the ALLPRO system. From carrier vehicles and pumps to lighting solutions and specialized machinery, users benefit from a shared battery platform. This reduces complexity and creates new opportunities for efficient equipment operation.
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance is a technological cooperation between STIHL and Kärcher. It brings together cutting-edge battery and charging technology with strong global partners to deliver high-performance solutions for professional users.
The goal is to set new industry standards while enabling professionals to work more efficiently and with maximum performance across applications. At the same time, the shared battery system expands the range of compatible equipment, giving customers access to a broader variety of applications.
Professionals aim to work with as few battery platforms as possible while covering as many applications as possible in order to optimize investment and operating costs. At the same time, they need high performing products in order to work efficiently and effectively.
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance is therefore a key element of our cooperation partner ecosystem, enabling STIHL to continuously expand our ALLPRO battery platform. Kärcher adds professional cleaning applications to the ALLPRO ecosystem, while STIHL contributes the ALLPRO 40V MAX battery and charging technology, along with the complete STIHL ALLPRO product range.
This collaboration significantly expands the platform reach and increases battery and charger utilization.
The primary focus is clearly on the professional segment:
At the same time, ALLPRO products are also highly attractive for:
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance addresses core pain points professionals face today:
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance provides a cross-brand battery system, allowing users to operate multiple tools from different manufacturers with a single battery platform. This increases flexibility, reduces equipment complexity, and improves overall efficiency in daily operations.
The ALLPRO Battery Alliance will continue to evolve in line with professional user needs and market requirements. Expanding the partner network is therefore a integral part of its development.
We are working on expanding applications and adding further partners to offer the broadest possible portfolio. Both the product portfolio of ALLPRO products and the range of devices for using the ALLPRO system are continuously being expanded and optimized. New partners will also be added to broaden the range of applications.
The benefits of the ALLPRO batteries with Tabless technology are remarkable, especially for Pro users:
All ALLPRO Performance batteries (AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P, AP 300.0 P, AP 300.0 P C) charge to 80 % in 9 minutes2 and to 100 % in 20 minutes — using the AL 1802 MO at 25–40°C.
For the AP 20.1 it is 25/40 min (80 %/100 %) and AP 30.1: 30/45 min.
STIHL makes sure that the battery remains usable after 3,000 cycles3 but a correlation with the remaining capacity is not possible. This depends not only on the number of cycles but also strongly on factors such as application and storage conditions.
Standard series:
Performance series:
Yes they do, depending on the power needed.
KÄRCHER and other partner companies, like STIHL, will offer the AP 300 P C with Connected functionality. The battery can be managed via the STIHL Connected app and seamlessly integrated into fleet management systems.
Das ALLPRO-Akkusystem vereinfacht Arbeitsabläufe, indem es den Wechsel zwischen verschiedenen Akkuplattformen reduziert. Anwender können mehrere Geräte nahtlos mit denselben Akkus betreiben, wodurch Ausfallzeiten, Planungsaufwand und logistische Komplexität verringert werden.
Yes, customers can reduce the number of batteries and chargers needed. Thanks to cross-compatibility, fewer units are required to cover the same range of applications.
No.
There is no performance loss.
The construction of the ALLPRO batteries/battery housing prevents a misuse.
For example the AP 100.0 P is highly beneficial when using HSA applications and lightweight tools.
For AP 200.0 P: go-to battery for most machines (e.g. MSA 260 with power-to-weight ratio comparable to a professional gasoline machine).
AP 300.0 P: intensive blowing and cutting applications with maximum runtime and power.
The ALLPRO-System are based on a unified charging infrastructer which has multiple chargers, including the AL 101, AL 301, AL 501, and AL 1802 MO.
Time savings are significant. With the AL 1802 MO charger, ALLPRO Performance Series batteries can be charged to 80% in just 9 minutes2.
This enables professionals to minimize interruptions and complete a full day’s work with fewer batteries.
The seller of the affected product is the responsible contact. Each company handles warranty claims for the products it sells.
The seller of the affected product is the responsible contact. Each company handles warranty claims for the products it sells.
1 Comparison between AP 300.0 P (C) and AP 300.
2 Time to reach 80% charge at ambient/battery temperatures of 25-40°C in combination with AL 1802 MO. Valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).
3 Up to 3,000 charge cycles without noticeable deterioration. Still useable beyond this point. Only valid for AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).
4 IPX5 certification for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C). The ALLPRO AP 20.1 and AP 30.1 batteries are IPX4 certified.
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