Slash your battery downtime in half and keep your handheld lawn care tools moving with the genuine factory-authorized STIHL AL 5 High-Speed Battery Charger. Specifically engineered for the STIHL AS 2 lithium-ion battery network, this premium upgrade delivers an aggressive charging cycle featuring twice the charging current of the base AL 1 model. Perfect for high-volume landscapers, active tree care professionals, and demanding property owners, it ensures your compact outdoor equipment—like the GTA 26 mini-chainsaw or HSA 26 garden shears—is constantly powered up and ready for field action.
The premium engineering edge of the AL 5 lies in its smart, on-board battery diagnostics center. Rather than blindly pushing power, this charger constantly monitors cell health, using advanced indicators to flag whether an inserted pack is too hot or too cold to safely charge, while instantly flashing a warning if any malfunction occurs in either the battery cells or the transformer circuitry itself. Built to maximize workspace organization, the sleek structural housing features heavy-duty wall-mounting channels and an integrated, tidy Velcro cord-wrapping system to keep your garage or shop workbench free of loose cord tangles.
System Compatibility Note: The AL 5 is a rapid-charge module tailored explicitly for the specialized STIHL AS-System (including AS 2 batteries). It is not designed to accept or charge larger legacy or commercial-tier battery configurations such as the AK-System or AP-System.
Key Features & Benefits
- Double Charging Current: High-performance output replenishes AS 2 power cells up to twice as fast as the entry-level AL 1 charger.
- Intelligent On-Board Diagnostics: Real-time circuit tracking system instantly detects internal component malfunctions or unsafe cell temperatures.
- Thermal Overload Protection: Automatic safety safeguards suspend power delivery if a battery is outside of safe operational temperature thresholds.
- Space-Saving Wall Mounts: Integrated rear-molded mounting anchor channels allow for a clean vertical mount on shop walls or garage pegboards.
- Integrated Hook-and-Loop Cable Wrap: Durable built-in Velcro strap system lets you wrap and lock down excess cord length for tight vehicle or toolbox transit.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number / SKU | EA03-430-5702 (EA03 430 5702) |
| Battery Compatibility | STIHL AS 2 / AS-System Lithium-Ion Power Packs Only |
| Charging Class | High-Speed Pro Series Rapid Charger |
| Rated Input Voltage | 120 V AC (Standard Household Outlet Grid) |
| Diagnostics System | Multi-Status LED Indicator (Hot/Cold/Malfunction Alerts) |
| Cord Management | Premium Low-Profile Cable Wrap with Built-in Velcro Closure |
| Mounting Layout | Pre-Molded Rear Rigid Wall-Mounting Channels |