The Battery Alliance by Kärcher and STIHL - based on the ALLPRO technology
Two high quality brands. One vision. One 40V MAX battery platform.
When two global premium brands in professional cleaning and landscaping join forces, it creates more than just a partnership – it sparks a technological revolution. Kärcher and STIHL are pooling their decades of expertise and innovative power into a pioneering alliance.
With this cross-brand, highly efficient 40V MAX battery system, we are completely redefining the global standard for professional users. By combining over 100 professional tools from Kärcher and STIHL into a single battery platform, we reduce battery variety, maximize your efficiency, and significantly reduce your costs. For the very first time, the worlds of first-class cleaning expertise and leading gardening and forestry excellence merge into a single, powerful 40V MAX ecosystem.
The result? Maximum productivity, uncompromising performance, and a battery system that flexibly supports you through every challenge of your demanding daily routine.
Progress Without Compromise: Seamlessly Into the Battery Future.
To us, progress does not mean leaving proven solutions behind. That is why the ALLPRO battery platform stands for absolute planning reliability in future: For Kärcher customers, ALLPRO forms the ultra-powerful foundation for the next generation of innovative battery operated cleaning technology, while the existing "Battery Universe" will naturally be continued with 10-year spare parts availability.
An additional benefit is the full backward compatibility with the existing AP system, this means it is possible to use all existing STIHL AP batteries with all brand new ALLPRO-powered Kärcher machines, available starting 01. January 2027.
Get ready for more efficiency, less complexity, and performance that knows no limits!
THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL 40V MAX BATTERY PLATFORM FOR CLEANING AND LANDSCAPING
The foundation of the battery alliance rests on three fundamental quality promises, specially engineered for the extreme demands of continuous professional use:
THE BEST TECHNOLOGY
The heart of the ALLPRO system is a true technological innovation. Developed and manufactured by STIHL, the Performance series rely on tabless cell technology. By eliminating the traditional current collector tabs inside the cell, internal resistance is drastically reduced. The result: minimal heat generation even under full load, breakthrough energy density, and noticeably longer runtimes. You get the best lifetime and maximum power exactly when you need it.
THE BEST BRANDS
With Kärcher and STIHL, you choose the combined strength of two global high performance brands. For decades, both brands have stood for uncompromising quality, relentless innovation, and world-class service. For you, this means you are not just buying a product, but gaining the security of a global expert network that always has your back when it comes to maintenance, support, and spare parts supply.
THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Put an end to the challenge of managing different batteries and chargers. ALLPRO offers you a single, highly efficient system for the entire spectrum of your daily work. Whether it involves demanding professional cleaning or tough landscaping and forestry work – one and the same battery effortlessly powers everything from a Kärcher vacuum cleaner to a STIHL chainsaw. This streamlines your fleet, cuts costs, and maximizes your flexibility on the job site or out in the field.
ALLPRO 40V MAX – ONE BATTERY FOR KÄRCHER & STIHL
Tailored performance for every commercial workflow. To meet the diverse demands of modern professional trades, the ALLPRO ecosystem relies on maximum flexibility: With just a single, 40V MAX cross-brand battery platform, you can seamlessly power over 100 professional tools for Kärcher cleaning and STIHL landscaping. For Kärcher customers, this means staying fully integrated within their trusted cleaning ecosystem while now unlocking the battery power of STIHL.
This powerful system significantly lowers your TCO and initial investment costs - not least due to full backward compatibility with existing STIHL AP batteries. In demanding daily operations, the quick and easy swapping of the rugged multi-purpose ALLPRO batteries reduces complexity and minimizes costly downtime.
This is backed by uncompromising durability and quality that keeps your business running without interruption. The platform guarantees an outstanding lifespan of up to 1,200 charging cycles* in the Standard Range and up to 3,000 charging cycles* in the ultimate Performance Range. A system built to deliver on its promise.
RELIABLE POWER OF USE: THE STANDARD SERIES
The Standard Series, featuring the AP 20.1 and AP 30.1, is our cost-efficient option into the professional ALLPRO ecosystem, offering an outstanding price-performance ratio. Utilizing established standard Li-Ion cells, they are optimized for machines with moderate power consumption and regular professional use. With IPX4 water protection and a highly reliable lifespan of up to 1,200 charging cycles*, they guarantee robust quality for everyday commercial tasks.
ULTIMATE POWER & ENDURANCE: THE PERFORMANCE SERIES
Engineered for the highest commercial demands, the Performance Series (AP 100 P, AP 200 P, and AP 300 P Connected) features innovative tabless cell technology. This series is capable od delivering a peak power output of up to 4 kW for the most demanding applications. Designed for heavy-duty performance, these batteries offer drastically faster charging, IPX5 water resistance, and an incredible lifespan of up to 3,000 charging cycles*.
FAST & RELIABLE POWER: ALLPRO CHARGERS
The ALLPRO charger portfolio is designed to perfectly match any operational workflow, seamlessly recharging all ALLPRO and compatible STIHL AP batteries. The AL 101 Standard Charger is an effective, passively cooled solution that is the most cost-attractive option, making it the ideal choice for reliable overnight charging. For more daily productivity, the AL 301 Quick Charger features active battery cooling to protect the cells from heat and drastically reduce charging downtime. Both chargers include LED operating status indicators, practical cable reels, and can be easily wall-mounted to optimize fleet management.
BUILT FOR THE TOUGHEST TASKS: ALLPRO KEY BATTERY FEATURES
LONG LIFE
The ALLPRO batteries are extremely durable and resilient. They are designed for particularly demanding requirements, such as those typically encountered during intensive use with high power demands. This is backed not only by an exceptionally robust design but also by a specialized, extra-long-lasting battery cell technology. Furthermore, thanks to intelligent electronics, the batteries can be charged faster and significantly more often than average.
BATTERY COOLING
Maintaining an optimal operating temperature is crucial for ensuring that batteries operate as efficiently as possible. For this reason, air is directed specifically through the housing to cool Kärcher ALLPRO batteries. In addition, the cells within the battery are thermally connected in a way that allows heat to be dissipated optimally. As a result, heat is removed quickly and effectively, preventing excessive temperatures.
FAST CHARGE
Thanks to innovative cell technology and intelligent charging profiles, you can not only charge the batteries very quickly. Our charging system also offers you the advantage of being able to quickly charge batteries particularly gently. In addition, extended charging temperature ranges improve the charging time.
CONSTANT POWER
Constant performance independent of battery charge status. With cordless tools from other brands, performance usually decreases during work as the battery discharges. This is not the case with Kärcher cordless tools featuring CONSTANT POWER. Thanks to intelligent electronics, your Kärcher tool operates consistently at a continuously high level of performance.
WATER RESISTANCE
The IPX protection classes define the moisture protection of electrical or electronic devices. Moisture protection testing is categorized into different levels. IPX4 tests for protection against splash water from all directions. Cordless tools with this certification are therefore designed for daily use and with IPX5 certification even against water jets, even in the rain.
TWO TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS OFFER YOU THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR NEEDS
All new ALLPRO batteries incorporate the new “open” battery design, which effectively reduces internal heat buildup and enables faster charging times.
- Standard Cells (The reliable, cost-efficient foundation): Conventional battery cells utilize narrow metal contact tabs for energy transfer. Our Standard Series (AP 20.1 & AP 30.1) employs this proven technology, offering reliable power for moderate energy demands alongside a strong lifespan of up to 1,200 charging cycles*.
- Tabless Cells (The power revolution for maximum demands): With tabless technology (used in our Performance Series: AP 100 P, AP 200 P, AP 300 P (Connected)), these restrictive contact tabs are completely eliminated. Instead, energy flows entirely freely and without resistance across the whole surface of the cell. For professional users, this delivers three massive advantages when operating our Performance Series: faster energy transfer, higher power output, and consistently reliable performance with an outstanding lifespan of up to 3,000 charging cycles* — even under the most demanding conditions.
FAQs – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
General questions about our ALLPRO Battery platform:
*Up to 1,200 cycles (valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 20.1 and AP 30.1) or 3,000 cycles (valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P, and AP 300.0 P(Connected)) without noticeable loss of performance; usable thereafter.
