The STIHL HTA 86 cordless pole pruner is a professional-grade tool designed for precise, efficient tree maintenance. Ideal for arborists, landscapers, and property owners, it delivers powerful cutting performance with the convenience of STIHL’s advanced AP battery system.
With its long reach and lightweight, well-balanced design, the HTA 86 makes it easy to prune high branches safely from the ground. The quiet, low-emission motor allows for use in noise-sensitive areas, while the high-quality cutting attachment ensures clean, accurate cuts every time.
Built for durability and ease of use, the STIHL HTA 86 is perfect for maintaining trees, hedges, and large shrubs, making it a reliable choice for both professional and demanding domestic use.
| Total length (min) cm 1) |
270 |
| Total length (max) cm 2) |
390 |
| Sound power level dB(A)Â 3) |
93 |
| Sound pressure level dB(A)Â 3) |
77 |
| Cordless technology |
AP System |
| Recommended battery |
AP 200 |
| Rated voltage V |
36 |
| Weight with battery kg |
5.9 |
| Run time with AP 200s min 4) |
up to 41 |
| Run time with AP 300s min 4) |
up to 51 |
| Battery life time AR 2000 min 5) |
up to 175 |
| Run times with AR 3000 min 6) |
up to 230 |
| Vibration value, left m/s2Â 7) |
1 |
| Vibration value, right m/s2Â 7) |
1 |
| Oil tank volume cm3 |
105 |
| Oil tank volume oz |
3.6 |
1) Minimum with tool
2) Maximum with tool
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4) Run times will vary depending on the application
5) Battery life times are approximate and may vary depending on the application
6) Run times can vary depending on the application
7) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
Part time hedge layer (verified owner) –
Try before you buy maybe! It’s sturdy and cuts very well but (for me) a bit hard to control at full extension.
Thomas Mason (verified owner) –
Simply stunning. Whilst management of a long pole is always going to be a skilled job, the HTA 86 make short work of pruning high and difficult to reach limbs, Control and function is first class. If you want a tool that makes work swift, easy and top class while doing so quetly then this is is the way ahead. A professional tool at its best. Highly recommended.
Peter Paine (verified owner) –
The various promo videos don’t do it justice. It has a lot more grunt and use than as seen with the piddling 1 inch little easy access branches. As for girls holding in unextended, at a high angle – trivial. Try it fully extended and more out horizontal. Seeing what you are cutting (as a right hander), especially at a distance, is near impossible. Some skills needed to handle well. Makes easy work of 10 inch timber. Good power, even in hard cold weather. Opens all sorts of opportunities that you never conceived with the usual handheld powersaw. Handling other than when at work can be a challenge. Finding where to put it down safely when in the thick of work. Storing when not in use. I doubt that you’ll be able to carry it in your car. For battery powered, it works well. You’ll tire before a charged battery does, especially if working extended. My biggest beef with the pole saw is the forward safety, this can be near impossible to move and lock out while holding the saw at some angles. That detail needs an update. As for Radmore&Tucker – exemplary. Couldn’t ask for better (though I’ve not had any problems for them to handle yet).
Peter Vernon (verified owner) –
Brilliant bit of kit – cuts through large branches with ease – Takes a bit of getting used to fully extended but I am nearly 70 and find it pretty easy to use as a non professional gardener.
Roksana (verified owner) –
A very good machine. I didn’t expect it to be so easy to use. Fast shipping. recommend
Norman Heckington (verified owner) –
I am really impressed with this. It is easy to use, and does a fantastic job. I wish I bought one earlier!
John Berry (verified owner) –
Like all Stihl equipment its an excellent tool. Not sure how long I hold it at full extension/horizontal.
Jim Welch (verified owner) –
Great bit of kit. Good service from Radmore & Tucker.
Andy Muir (verified owner) –
Delighted with my HTA86. A powerful pole saw but ever so quiet and works perfectly
There was a slight delay with delivery, but this was over the festive period, however updates from Radmore and Tucker were excellent.
Highly recommend both the company and the HTA86