STIHL hla86, long reach battery hedge trimmer

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Review of the STIHL hla86,long reach battery hedge trimmer.
I did this review for Stihl, but i am not paid or sponsored by Stihl and the machine was returned to Stihl
The STIHL hla86, is a professional cordless hedge trimmer, which is telescopic, so from 260cm to 330cm in length and 180cm when folded for transport.
At 4.8kg in weight, without battery, it runs on the AP batteries, run times are approximate, AP100 up to 72 mins, AP200 up to 144 mins, AP300 up to 180 mins.
I had and ran the machine for around 6 weeks, it performed very well. What ever I was trimming/cutting, I found it a very capable machine. The ability to extend it was easy (telescopic) which made trimming and cutting of tall hedges much quicker. I also found that it easily cut through 18 months of growth. Being battery, the low noise and vibration made it a pleasure to use.
Thank you for watching
#stihl #batterypower #hedgetrimmer

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@lancerichardmorton1981 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great machine Jason. Hopefully one for the future. Thanks for review. 😉

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lance, it's a very good machine and you wouldn't be disappointed. 😀👍

@markharvey6749 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, Many thanks for this review. I'm starting up my own business in the Spring and this model is on my list. Cheers. Mark

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, glad it was of help, good luck with 2022 👍👍

@silkedavid8876 2 жыл бұрын

A thorough review and filmed well. Very useful.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated 😊👍

@scottellwoodgardening287 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Jason. The telescopic machines are great with those 300s batteries. Really good run times.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Yes run trigger time is surprising good, 😀👍👍

@andrewchapman1511 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason I picked up one of theses machines this morning , used it today on a really tall conifer , it was a nice machine to use , thanks for your video on it 👍. Have a good Xmas mate and a happy new year . Andrew

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Cool😀, it's a great machine, let me know how you get on with it, I'm really glad the video was a helpful mate. Happy Christmas and new years Andrew, cheers 🍺

@LewisgardenservicesLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review 👍 love mine although I use the 66 way more. Agree with the trigger switch, preferred the setup in the 65/ 85. Stihl needs to send me some kit to 'test' the amount of it we use😂

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, yes the 65/66 is a good day to day trimmer and gets used more. 😂👍👍

@dalemaguire7897 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason 👍🏻

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale 👍👍👍

@marklemoine7368 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason great video I’ve now just ordered mine 👏👏

@jasongardener3425 Жыл бұрын

Cool, happy trimming 🙂👍

@HoopersGardenMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate and a fantastic piece of kit✂️🍃👌🏼

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks martyn, hope you and family are keeping well and set for Christmas 👍👍

@timward3912 2 жыл бұрын

I've got this kit Jason. Really enjoy using it.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, it's a good machine 👍👍

@Bladesofgrasslawncare 2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚💚💚 Great in-depth review, thanks for sharing 💚💚💚💚💚

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate that 😊👍

@denispearce5402 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ☝

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis 👍

@paulchandleredge2edge582 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Cheers Jason

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I try to get as much information in as possible. 👍👍😊

@paulchandleredge2edge582 2 жыл бұрын

I have the HLA66, switched to battery power and haven't looked back, bought a few batteries, the trigger time on these units is amazing. No cold starts or mixing fuel. They provide a great cut to everything I've taken it too Wouldn't be without mine.

@jameswyeth8223 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Jason.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 😊

@billfeldman3234 2 жыл бұрын

It Looks Like it work Well!!!

@thegeordiefellwalker8878 2 жыл бұрын

honest review Jason 👍 could of done with that extendable feature on yesterday's job (some of the widest I've ever done ) I found it quite heavy when I tried it at my sthil dealers 👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Georgie. It's takes a little getting used to the weight when extended, but it's that trade off for the reach, hope there's a video of the job mate. 👍👍👍

@thegeordiefellwalker8878 2 жыл бұрын

couldn't get any footage mate as it was a big job on a fixed price & I had to bring a labourer in on a hourly rate 😙 so time was money if you know what I mean 😁🌲👍 take care bud

@jamesshanks9338 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Jason 👍👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James 😀👍

@lochabergardenservices6912 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Had my 86 for about a month now and it's been pretty much in daily use. Upgraded from an old 85. It's a great machine but like you have to think about the safety switch. A real pain. I liked the previous lock switch. The other issue for me is the telescopic twist lock. It is a magnet for attracting fine (wet!) conifer cuttings. I'm concerned over time this will jam up. Time will tell!

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting your thoughts on the twist lock, I only did dry conifers from what I can remember, I did wet taxus, but that doesn't gum up like conifer, please keep me updated on that mate. Thanks, glad you enjoy the video 👍👍👍

@lochabergardenservices6912 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 will do.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

@@lochabergardenservices6912 cheers mate 👍

@frankholehouse1393 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Jason I have the same machine like you don't like the safety switch but a very good machine.

@jakejenkinss7798 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video of how to trim the hedge to stop going too deep and levelling things off thanks Jake keep up the good work 👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Leave it with me 👍

@andrewchapman1511 2 жыл бұрын

Loving my battery combi unit by the way , poor petrol ones are not getting used !!! lol 👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, same here mate, 2 stroke kombi only used on odd jobs now, glad your enjoying it 👍😊

@eliprenten7066 2 жыл бұрын

The blades on this one really are fantastic indeed. Using it a lot for small jobs instead of the non-extendable model. However the safety switch is quite annoying sometimes. Also I'm a skinny guy and I've got to say this thing is tiring to hold fully extended. It gets too front heavy for me when I'm tired. Can't tell if it's just me.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a small bloke too and yes they do get heavy over a long period, but it's same with any machine at the same length, so its definitely not just you, the trick is to swop about doing different bits of trimming, low stuff, then high work, back to low ect, the blades are great, maybe the best iv used over the years. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

@irionpleione8312 2 жыл бұрын

I have it for home use and I agree; the security switch is quite a nuisance, especially if one lacks big hands. I've almost hurt my thumb while trying to extend it during use; was thinking to do it the American way and use some tape on it. Otherwise; I'm thinking to get an adapter and hang the battery from my waist to reduce the weight. With the battery it gets heavy. Run times with the AP 300S are longer than a muscled home user can hold the machine.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, have you tried a ap200 battery in it, you would definitely feel a weight difference, think maybe some of my problem with the switch is, my thumb isn't very flexible (age) lol. 👍👍

@irionpleione8312 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 , my thumb is young but when you're in the middle of a task and maybe even in a slightly akward position then you must on occasion do thumb yoga. Even worse if you must divert your gaze while trying to solve the delay caused by that switch, designed for big hands. I'll try the adapter; I already have that battery bag and I'll feel the difference even more with a simple and not costly adapter. Also, buying a battery just for the trimmer is a no go for a home user. cost/value :D

@samprice4770 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason just wondering what strimmer line do you use for your stimmer

@holycow3355 6 ай бұрын

Is the motor/gear box always attached to the blade, that make it top heavy ? Any pole hedge trimmer the motor/gear box at the base/handle ?

@billyd9205 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree I have both hla85. And hal 66 the 66. Has the trigger release bit what I really don't like .. the long reach 85 is perfect design alsow can put a security cable thru 85 unlike the 66..unless u keep the hoop handle on u could use that put I prefer to use without it.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

I perfer the older switch design too, I'm thinking it's probably H&S regs that it's how it is now.👍

@billyd9205 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 yes h/s gone mad

@mihakocjan3602 Ай бұрын

do you still have it to this day ?

@neusac4590 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Jason. That was a nice review. Just wondering about the weight, holding it up for long periods of time. 👍👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neusa, when it's extended and doing high work, yes you will feel it over time, but if needed to choose 2 stroke machine or the hla86, I would pick up the hla86. Hope your keeping well 👍👍

@neusac4590 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 Thanks Jason. I'm well, thanks for asking. 👍👍👍👍😉

@RJLgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review there mate, i take it you didnt want to commit to this machine having returned it. Stroke rate at 3000 seems a bit slow for my liking as well. 👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked it, I would of happily keeped it and used it, but stihl needed it but, it's on my shopping list lol, I find 3000 plenty fast enough, but we all work different and different requirements. Thanks mate 👍👍

@RJLgardens 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 Ah i wasnt sure what the protocol was with kit you get sent etc, I was assuming sometimes keep it for free (if you're lucky) or buy at a reduced price. Yeh im sure it does a good job, would just be concerned about it coping with those finer hedges 👍

@irionpleione8312 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 , some KZfaq gardeners are swinging their trimmers like a samurai. The hedge that comes out is so twisted that the KZfaqr would be instantly fired by a Lord owning the garden. Of course, I doubt that in England you can do those "taming the jungle" videos; for those even 4.000U/min is way too slow; 8.000, someone?

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

@@RJLgardens it definitely cuts fine hedge 👌, apart from a couple of bits stihl kindly have let me keep, I have and use the kit as long as I want, to get a real and true feeling of it performance and then returned to stihl, it's always stated in the video or description, 😊👍👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

@@irionpleione8312 👍

@MjcgardengroundsUk 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jason, can you recall roughly how this compares in length when fully extended compared to a gas kombi unit with an extension shaft and hedge trimmer attachment? Thanks!

@jasongardener3425 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I can't say exactly the measurements, but I would confidently say, the same length or very very close mate 👍

@MjcgardengroundsUk 9 ай бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 Thanks Jason!

@jasongardener3425 9 ай бұрын

@@MjcgardengroundsUk no problem mate 👍👍

@brianconnor1810 2 жыл бұрын

Can you plug in the battery backpack to it?

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you would need a adapter, but yes I believe so mate 👍👍

@amourmtungo623 2 жыл бұрын

A question, are these batteries trimmers reliable for a trade? Can I cut 3 houses hedges without changing the batteries? If the answer is no, I am against what is so called green energy. I am waiting to hear from your experience. Thank you for the video and instructions.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it really depends on size of hedges, the only thing I can say is, battery (trigger time) for my, surprisingly good, I will add, it's also the fact your not breathing in all the dirty fumes and less noise, vibration, which is a great benefit, I would suggest trying to get a demo machine from a dealer, hope that helps. 👍👍

@eliprenten7066 2 жыл бұрын

For me it can certainly last a solid day with the trimmers. May depend if you're the kind of guy that just keeps the trigger pushed in or if you do it with strokes, also how fast you are of course. The batteries don't do well on the weed wackers though. Easily overheats and only lasts about 25 minutes.

@parveensingerkhorwal2945 Жыл бұрын

Very nice machine How can i buy this machine

@kierharlow Жыл бұрын

We are a local authority that have purchased a number of these hedge trimmers as they have low hand arm vibration levels but we have found them too heavy. Does anyone know if STIHL provide demos and advice of the most efficient way of using the equipment

@jasongardener3425 Жыл бұрын

What size batteries are you using in them, as I tend to us ap200 in them, as helps keep the weight down a little, but unfortunately it the nature of the beast, to have such long reach, there will have to be a little weight 👍, but I have to say, I'm 52 and 5'8, 10 stone, I can use the hla86 all day, so is it a physical fitness problem, rather than machine weight

@jasongardener3425 Жыл бұрын

One thing you can look at, is the stihl RTS harness, which helps carry the weight and spreads the weight across the shoulders and waist, hope that helps

@andrewchapman1511 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason , hope you are ok , would you buy this machine ? Andrew

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes all good cheers, yes I would happily buy one mate 👍👍

@grahamwatson6570 Ай бұрын

How long have you had it/ used it??

@jasongardener3425 Ай бұрын

@@grahamwatson6570 my hla85, which is the model before the 86, is over 4 years old and still going strong, my hla86 2 years no issues

@grahamwatson6570 Ай бұрын

My 85 is still going after a major head rebuild by me , my 1 year old 86 is on its 3rd motor 2nd Bowden cable and now in for a cracked housing , my 2 month old has 100 is in for rattling and vibration , msa 161t chainsaw is my second one and is great , fsa 90 strimmer is only fit for homeowner use , I've invested about a £1000 in batteries so we can cut all day , breakdowns are costing money 😡@@jasongardener3425

@grahamwatson6570 Ай бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 my 85 is 4 years old , I replaced the head casting and rebuilt the head recently,, my 86 has just come back from the shop for the 5th time in a year, junk

@user-yp7vl1kb5z Жыл бұрын

구입 할수 있는곳 어딘지요

@Menditman2014 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always liked Stihl but imo there battery stuff looks a bit cheap and hideously expensive , I’m still running the Husky Pro battery equipment and I can’t complain and if people are bothered I think cosmetically the husky stuff looks just that bit classier than the Stihl and even the EGO. I was also told by a reliable source the Husky battery equipment is better than the Stihl battery stuff. So as much as I’ve always rated Stihl I’ll be sticking with the Husqvarna for the time being. Good review.

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

I find the build quality good, iv a few stihl machines and not broken any, iv tried some husqvarna battery kit and yes very good build quality, but at a price of increased weight, but we all look for different things in tools. Hope you and family are keeping well, cheers 👍👍

@irionpleione8312 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 , Husqvarna and Stihl are on the same level; in general. Stihl tries to keep the weight reduced, thus a little different mix of materials. For me the priority is on a lighter machine. As for batteries, Stihl has the super Ap500s battery, something Husqvarna can only dream of.

@Menditman2014 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongardener3425 Hi Jason, I commented a few times on your videos over the last year and hadn’t got a reply back. Good to hear back from you, currently my other half and daughter have covid but they don’t seem to bad with it, I’ve escaped it up to now. How’s things going in the lawn care community? As you probably know I’ve moved to the small engine side of things that was always my thing anyway. Looks like your still keeping busy we are but I’m planning to scale down and concentrate on fixing stuff rather than using it. Good to hear from you 🙂👍

@jasongardener3425 2 жыл бұрын

@@Menditman2014 crazy busy with work and comments do get I'm afraid, hope family feel better very soon 👍

@grahamwatson6570 Ай бұрын

My Stihl hedge cutters have been poor lately 😡