STIHL HLA40 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

Product Details & Features

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Blade Tip Protector

The blade tip protector protects the cutting blade from wear and tear whilst working in close proximity with walls or the ground.

Perfectly Balanced

With the battery in the shaft of the HLA40, the hedgetrimmer is perfectly balanced for working longer without fatigue.

Extendable Reach

The HLA40 features a telescopic shaft which extends from 2m to 2.6m meaning even the widest and tallest hedges aren't a problem. The rotatable clamping sleeve shaft means no tools are required to adjust the length.

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