Stihl Battery Better Than Gas? Electric Kombi System KMA 135 VS KM 131

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The Battery Age is upon us, my friends. I LOVE the Stihl Kombi system and have been using it for years. Does the new electric KMA 135 work better than the gas powered KM 131? Let's do a Stihl Battery Kombisystem Review and find out! That's right, friends - ANOTHER TOOL REVIEW!
Is gas really more powerful than electric? How long is the run time for battery powered equipment? How much more does a professionsl electric powered system cost?
I'll compare the ease of use of Stihl's battery powered tool to the gas multi tool and compare the cost of the electric string trimmer as well.
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@49Roadmaster Месяц назад

thank you for one of the best reviews on the differences. Personally, I just decided, I am going for the KM 131 R gas units just for cost reasons. .

@melvinjacobs2328 8 дней назад

I have just a relatively small lot as a home owner and purchased an FS56 gas Kombi with the trimmer and edger attachments, and absolutely love it. Easy to use, and easy to change.

@stephenparchewski1998 28 дней назад

Good video! My gas unit is a KM130R. My parents have a milwaukee string trimmer. The nice thing is, all milwaukee 18 volt batteries are compatible with all milwaukee 18 volt tools.

@markdearlove8634 2 месяца назад

Best comparative vid I've seen on these. Timely too, as I'm just on the cusp of swapping out my petrol unit for battery. Here in the UK Stihl are offering a free spare battery if you get the rest. Makes it an easier decision. Cheers

@brandonscarfe8803 2 месяца назад

Happily stumbled across this channel, thanks for the content!

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

I tend to stumble though my own content, so you're in good company

@terrytugwood7848 Месяц назад

The comparison cost doesn’t include how much it costs to charge the battery and how many months will the battery last for before you need to replace it? Good video

@stephenparchewski1998 28 дней назад

That’s exactly it. After maybe 200-300 charges, your capacity will be down to maybe 75% of what it used to be. I have a KM130R. After 13 years of use, I had to replace my carb. That’s it. Way more cost effective going gas. People believe batteries last forever, but look at how fast your phone battery degrades.

@mefastest 2 месяца назад

I've had my Kombi system for almost 10 years now and I love the versatility of the heads. However, I find myself just not using it at all unless I absolutely need to because I don't want to deal with finding the gas can and filling up, then starting, etc. Considering getting the battery head so I use the heads more.

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

It's super convenient to get a quick job done after work. Our poor gas kombi really doesn't get much use these days

@woodpecker80 29 дней назад

I reach for my battery powered Kombi every time as it is so much easier to get up and running. It’s also quieter… two AP500S batteries more than keep me busy all day at my age(70) … I run out of power before the batteries do 😅. I agree the cost is an issue but over the last year I have forgotten about it. Also I have a blower and another hedge trimmer that use the same battery so that is a help. Great video …thanks.

@petebusch9069 3 дня назад

Its sound like the marketing department has gotten to you with their never ending adds telling us work is BAD and you HATE it so please buy this expensive solution to avoid pulling a rope for 20 seconds. Seriously, you need to put this into perspective, was using the gas powered unit THAT bad when that was the only choice or did it become work when electric machines were released?

@woodpecker80 3 дня назад

No… marketing didn’t get to me and I was never afraid to work hard. As I get older I like to make work life easier so I can continue to do the work I enjoy. The cost wasn’t a problem and I still have the kombi gas head but find it easier to stop and start more frequently. If I was starting out from zero now I would probably go Milwaukee as they have just two types of battery M12/M18.simpler still and have lots ofother power tools it suits. “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” 😅

@mefastest 3 дня назад

@@petebusch9069 I don't mind pulling the cord, for me it's having fuel on hand. If I'm out, that's an hour trip to go get some more. However, I've been putting the batteries on the charger when I'm done, so they're ready for the next job. The ease of being able to refill is the major reason I'm using the battery head more.

@SimonLangford 2 месяца назад

Great comparison. I just bought the KMA120R with AP200 battery & AL301 charger, plus got a second battery thrown in for free. It all came in under £500 so I reckon a good deal.

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

That's like at least 1529 American dollars, if I'm doing the math right

@frew111e 2 месяца назад

Where did you buy this? Thank you

@SimonLangford 2 месяца назад

@@HomesteadBandwagon 500 GBP is about 630 USD.

@SimonLangford 2 месяца назад

@@frew111e in the UK from Tool Britannia

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 Месяц назад

I bought my first battery gardening tool last year, the Milwaukee M12 hatchet. I find it excellent. I currently use the Husqvarna 535LK combi, it's a fantastic machine but rather expensive. Recently I needed a brushcutter, looked at the prices of Husqvarna brushcutters, and was horrified by the increase in prices. With my experience with the Milwaukee M12 hatchet, I opted for the Milwaukee M18 brushcutter. It will get the crap kicked out of it next week, so I'll find out if it's up to the job or not! It's always a gamble with new equipment, I got it as kit for £575, the Husqvarna petrol equivalent was £800 with discount!

@kabooomkal 29 дней назад

I don’t have that one but on hot and humid days mine cuts out when it gets wet. Not dunked in water but cutting wet grass. I like it cause it’s quiet. My gas one has more balls though.

@Rottingboards 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your video.

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@TheShutterbug1968 Месяц назад

Thank you, you helped me decide. I'm getting the battery one.

@sirvozelo1 Месяц назад

Got at least the AP300S battery or you only cut for very short time. I have try all batteries from AP200 to AP500S, and charger got the 500.

@TheShutterbug1968 27 дней назад

@@sirvozelo1 I got the 300 and the batteries last a while for me. I like them.

@sirvozelo1 27 дней назад

@@TheShutterbug1968 Yes if you are going in the lower speed cutting soft and not a ticker wood, try on a oak log from 18" diameter and up. On a 18" to 20" diameter ticker oak logs best I have got with anyone of the 4 AP500 S batteries I have was about 11 cuts.

@darter216 Месяц назад

Great video just subscribed

@BG-vq9fd Месяц назад

I received an email from Stihl today. Free second battery. My KM130 is on the rev limiter with most attachments. For my connvience I have switched to the Motomix. I try to put a finger under the trigger but that gets old. I think the free battery is putting me into the electric age. If I didn't already have most of the attachment I would be getting Milwaukee. I already have lots of those batteries.

@williammorris7895 Месяц назад

I seem to look into battery gear every 6 months or so, and every time I quickly reach the conclusion nahhhh. 😂

@Rottingboards 2 месяца назад

The quiet, not smell like gas/oil, and ease of use...is winning me over.

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

It's still pretty noisy, but still much less noisy than a gas machine for sure! I kinda like the smell of a two stroke machine, though. Is that weird?

@Rottingboards 2 месяца назад

@@HomesteadBandwagon Not weird, I love the smell of old grease on a 50 plus year old car.

@Rottingboards 2 месяца назад

I ordered KMA 135 yesterday. Thanks for the video.

@MrTurboSAAB1 Месяц назад

@@HomesteadBandwagon I like the smell of two stroke,the only thing Im going slowly to battery is vibration.Almost no vibration with them compared to petrol and thats big benefit if you use them every day.

@jeromebecigneul2911 2 месяца назад

I have the 131 with handlebars. I have 11 acres of which 9 acres is woods with lots of thorn bushes. I might use it on 30 occasions (days) for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. I doubt I go thru 3 gals of fuel. There is no way I could justify that electric 135. And will it run the blades that I use for cutting up to 4 inch trees down along with the tall grass, thorn bushes that grow like weeds and thick stalk woody weeds? I don't think so. I'll take the gas engines. And if anything goes wrong with that electric 135 I'll bet it will cost a lot more to repair. Thanks for the comparison Micah. But just like electric cars, I have no use for this electric trimmer.

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

I'm definitely in agreement about cost. That being said, this electric machine spins a blade a little harder than the gas machine. It's shocking!

@sirvozelo1 2 месяца назад

I have the FSA 135 in bicycle configuration about 3 years I have used it beyond manufacturers recommendations and with all kind blades so far never have any problem wish I can say the same about the batteries, they still light years away for professional use.

@LeonMTan Месяц назад

yeah , i dont think battery tech is gonna change in short period of time,i would say not in (at least)5years.

@sirvozelo1 Месяц назад

@@LeonMTan That's exactly what one Stihl dealer tell me when I buy the MSA300. The machines are great no question about, I am 100% satisfied with 4 chainsaws, blower and gas trimmer Stihl battery power I have, just battery technology still light years away for professional use.

@Prowler9000 Месяц назад

I've never heard about their battery systems before but it sounds like each product line had zero discussion with the others ahead of release.

@thaneoflions975 2 месяца назад

The true treasure is the friends we made weed whacking along the way

@HomesteadBandwagon 2 месяца назад

I learned a lot about weed wacking, but I also learned a lot about myself

@terrypeck5257 Месяц назад

You forgot they’re giving a battery away until 6/16. Unit, charger 2 300 ap batteries $760

@HomesteadBandwagon Месяц назад

Can't predict what sales they'll run, so I can't really quote sale prices

@Rottingboards 2 месяца назад

Ak/AP. is what I don't like about Stihl. Don't lock me into something I can't upgrade. Sad deal.

@manleynelson9419 2 месяца назад

The electric is outrageously priced

@sirvozelo1 2 месяца назад

outrageously priced? The machines are fine not really overpriced, buying the batteries is like buying gold. I have 10 AP batteries feel like open one up and see if in did they have some gold inside.

@petebusch9069 3 дня назад

Non serviceable batteries are the deal killer not being able to swap out one bad cell when it dies forcing you to buy a completely new battery while throwing out a 95% good battery. Tool batteries are smaller and cheaper making this much less of an issue, these giant batteries are huge money.

@johnmcminn9455 9 дней назад

45 minutes on 1 battery? That sucks

@jakobbruun121 Месяц назад

Start problems ?? Just spray some brake cleaner in the intake, and it fires right up. Works on all gasoline garden maschines.

@markostefanac Месяц назад

Ego and Milwaukee are the best batery garden . and can fit on other tools.

@Marklar0 Месяц назад

I am on my 3rd warrantee replacement on the Milwaukee trimmer because all of them Ive had melt battery contacts. It is an absolute piece of garbage for heavy duty use...only light grass or intermittent use, otherwise that sucker is melting down. I have now retired it and am buying a stihl because Im tired of returning to the warrantee shop

@terrytugwood7848 Месяц назад

The comparison cost doesn’t include how much it costs to charge the battery and how many months will the battery last for before you need to replace it? Good video