

Brushless Motor - The advanced brushless motor virtually eliminates maintenance while supplying the power and performance you expect from STIHL.
Double-Sided Cutting Blades - STIHL hedge trimmers with double-sided cutting blades cut both directions.
Functional Design - The housing has smooth surfaces and round contours that help to keep it from getting caught on branches during use. The design also makes cleaning easy.
Lightweight Portability - This product is lightweight for easy portability, great maneuverability, and extended use.
Ergonomic Loop Handle - The ergonomic loop handle is ideal for making cuts in any direction.
Blade Scabbard - The blade cover helps protect the cutting blade during storage and transport.
Tip Protector - The tip protector makes cutting near the ground or along walls easier while protecting the trimmer’s cutters from damage.
High Cutting Performance - Wide cutter spacing and high torque allow users to trim efficiently, creating clean cuts at a quick pace.
Compact, Ergonomic Design - The compact, ergonomic design provides more comfortable use.
Vertical Hanging Slot - The built-in hanging slot allows for easy storage when not in use.
Rubberized Soft-Touch Handle - Soft rubber texture is both easy to grip and makes the product comfortable to hold for extended periods.
High-Tech Polymer Housings - Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
Reduced-Emission Engine Technology—Caring for Nature - The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards.
HLA 56 Specs & Compare
POWER SOURCE | Battery |
WEIGHT | 8.4 lbs. |
WEIGHT (w/ AK 20) | 11.1 lbs. |
BLADE LENGTH | 18 in. |
STROKES PER MINUTE | 2,800 |
TOOTH SPACING | 1.2 in. |
OVERALL LENGTH | 82 in. |
BATTERY SYSTEM | AK System |
RUN TIME (w/ AK 20) Up to | 100 min. |
VOLTAGE | 36 volt |
Note: The battery working time specifications for each battery charge are estimates and may vary depending on how the tool is used and what is being cut.
HLA 56 Features & Benefits
- Laser-Cut Diamond-Ground Blades - Each blade is laser cut and ground using diamond discs. The hardened cutting edges are highly resilient and remain sharp for a longer period of time.
- Articulating Head - The -45° to +70° articulating head can be adjusted to seven different positions.
- Unique Two-Piece Shaft Design - This unique shaft design provides easy storage and transport.
- Double-Sided Blades - The dual-ground blade system provides a clean cut and is ideal for cutting through stronger, thicker branches.
- Vertical Hanging Slot - The built-in hanging slot allows for easy storage when not in use.
- Blade Scabbard - The blade cover helps protect the cutting blade during storage and transport.
- Tip Protector - The tip protector makes cutting near the ground or along walls easier while protecting the trimmer’s cutters from damage.
- Ergonomic Loop Handle - The ergonomic loop handle is ideal for making cuts in any direction.
- Lightweight Portability - This product is lightweight for easy portability, great maneuverability, and extended use.
- Functional Design - The housing has smooth surfaces and round contours that help to keep it from getting caught on branches during use. The design also makes cleaning easy.
- Throttle Trigger Lockout - This safety feature must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
- High-Tech Polymer Housings - Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
- Reduced-Emission Engine Technology—Caring for Nature - The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards.
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