Stihl recently introduced the Stihl Backpack Battery, the Stihl AR 2000, as an alternative power source to gas-powered tools and for professionals who work in areas with noise or emissions restrictions. The company claims the backpack battery can power tools up to 11 hours on one charge, which takes 130 minutes with Stihl AL 500 high-speed charger.
It features a hip belt and chest strap, sensors and microprocessors that monitor temperature and shut down the battery if it overheats, audible and visual recharge alerts, and a rain cover.
