Original price was: £374.00.£359.00Current price is: £359.00. inc. VAT
The STIHL HLA 66 is a lightweight and powerful cordless long-reach hedge trimmer, designed for professional users tackling tall, wide, and challenging hedges with ease and precision.
Powerful performance, long battery life and outstanding handling are essential when tackling more demanding gardening jobs. STIHL’s AP System offers quiet, emission free performance, particularly useful in noise-sensitive areas.
This extensive system with a wide selection of products with exchangeable batteries and backpack batteries are suited to large gardens and for professional use.
The STIHL HLA 66 is a lightweight, professional-grade long-reach hedge trimmer from the STIHL AP battery system. It is expertly designed for landscapers and gardening professionals who require a powerful, reliable tool for cutting, trimming, and maintenance work on tall and wide hedges. As a battery-powered tool, it operates with significantly reduced noise, making it the ideal choice for work in sensitive areas such as residential neighbourhoods, hospitals, or care homes.
Please note: This product is sold as a tool only. A compatible battery and charger from the STIHL AP System are required for operation and must be purchased separately.
With a total length of 205 cm, the HLA 66 provides exceptional reach. Its 50 cm (20″) laser-cut, double-sided, and diamond-ground blades deliver a surgically clean cutting pattern, powered by the high acceleration of its efficient EC engine. The cutting head is highly versatile, adjusting up to 115° (from -45° to +70°) to allow for easy trimming of hedge tops, sides, and even ground cover.
STIHL has engineered the HLA 66 for comfort and efficiency during long periods of use. The tool is exceptionally well-balanced, particularly when used with the recommended AP 200 S battery, which minimises fatigue. An ergonomic control handle featuring a self-resetting Ergo lever ensures comfortable operation for both left- and right-handed users. For added convenience and safety during transport between jobs, the head can be folded flat, reducing the total length to just 132 cm. The tool is also supplied with a blade scabbard and features an integrated tip protector to prevent blade damage when working near walls or the ground.
Powered by a 36V Lithium-Ion battery from the extensive STIHL AP System, the HLA 66 delivers consistent power without the fumes, fuel mixing, or starting issues of petrol equivalents. Its IPX4 rating certifies it for use in wet conditions, ensuring productivity is maintained whatever the weather. The table below shows the indicative working times with various compatible batteries.
| Battery Model | Working Time |
|---|---|
| AP 100 | up to 72 min |
| AP 200 / AP 200 S | up to 144 min |
| AP 300 | up to 180 min |
| AP 300 S | up to 223 min |
| AP 500 S | up to 268 min |
As an established, authorised UK dealer for STIHL, Sims Garden Machinery provides more than just a box. Our trained sales staff are on hand to offer expert advice, ensuring you select the perfect tool for your needs, which you can see and handle in our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom. Furthermore, every machine we sell is backed by our fully equipped workshop and trained mechanics for future servicing and support. For local customers, we offer a free Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), delivery, and a comprehensive handover demonstration to ensure you are confident and safe from the very first use.
| Rated Voltage | 36 V |
| Battery System | AP |
| Recommended Battery | AP 200 S |
| Weight (without battery) | 3.8 kg |
| Total Length | 212 cm |
| Cutter Blade Length | 50 cm |
| Tooth Spacing | 33 mm |
| Stroke Rate | 3000 rpm |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sound Pressure Level | 83 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 91 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level (Left/Right) | 2.3 / 1.8 m/s² |
We are authorised dealers for leading brands, meaning genuine parts, manufacturer-approved training, and warranty support you can rely on.
No call centres. No ticket systems. Just a knowledgeable local team you can speak to when you need help.
Our team are trained mechanics and product specialists, so you get honest, practical advice based on how you’ll actually use the machine.
We’re a long-standing independent dealer with deep roots in the local area — built on reputation, repeat customers, and word of mouth.
The HLA 66 is sold as a ‘tool only’ body. It is part of the STIHL AP System and is compatible with all AP batteries and chargers. For optimal balance and performance, STIHL recommends the AP 200 S battery, which provides up to 144 minutes of runtime. The required charger will depend on the battery you choose and your charging speed requirements.
Yes, absolutely. The STIHL HLA 66 is specifically designed for professional users in landscaping and gardening. Its lightweight construction, excellent balance, powerful EC motor, and IPX4 weather rating make it ideal for demanding, all-day commercial use.
The total length of the HLA 66 is 205 cm (approximately 6.7 feet), providing significant reach for tall hedges. For transport and storage, the cutting head can be folded, reducing the total length to a more compact 132 cm.
Yes, the cutter bar is a key feature of this model. It is adjustable through a range of 115 degrees (from -45° to +70°), allowing you to easily and precisely trim the tops and sides of high hedges, as well as ground-level shrubs.
| Weight | 5.353 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133.7 × 19.4 × 12.3 cm |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Handle Type (Trimmer)The handle style (e.g., Loop Handle or Bike/Cowhorn Handle). | Loop Handle |
| Power Output (HP)The tool\'s power output measured in horsepower (hp). | 0.4 |
| Power Output (kW)The tool\'s power output measured in kilowatts (kW). | 0.29 |
| Shaft TypeThe design of the shaft (Straight, Bent, or Split for attachments). | Straight |
| Battery SystemThe specific battery family or series this tool is compatible with (e.g., Stihl AP System). | STIHL AP System |
| Blade LengthThe cutting length of the hedge trimmer blade. | 50 cm |
| Blade TypeThe configuration of the blade teeth (Single Sided or Double Sided). | Double Sided |
| Power SourceThe primary energy source (e.g., Petrol 4-stroke, Battery, Electric). | Battery |
| Reach TypeIndicates if the tool is standard or long-reach (pole). | Long Reach |
| Tooth SpacingThe gap between cutting teeth, determining the max branch thickness (mm). | 33 |
| Total LengthThe overall length of the tool, relevant for long-reach models. | 212 |
| Weight (Net)The weight of the machine itself, excluding any fuel and packaging (kg). | 3.8 |
| Technical data | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery life time AP 300 S min 1) | up to 223 |
| Total length cm | 205 |
| Cordless technology | AP System |
| Blade length cm | 50 |
| Recommended battery | AP 200 |
| Weight kg 2) | 3.8 |
| Sound power level dB(A) 3) | 91 |
| Vibration value, right m/s2 4) | 1.8 |
| Vibration value, left m/s2 4) | 2.3 |
| Stroke rate rpm | 3.000 |
| Tooth spacing mm | 33 |
| cutting capacity mm | 26 |
| Battery life time AP 100 min 1) | up to 72 |
| Battery life time AP 200 min 1) | up to 144 |
| Battery life time AP 300 min 1) | up to 180 |
1) Battery life times are approximate and may vary depending on application
2) With blade, with handle, without protection, without battery
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
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