What can the GTA 26 actually cut?

Branches and limbs up to roughly the length of its 10 cm bar, plus garden waste and small timber. It is a pruning tool, not a substitute for a chainsaw on firewood or felling.

Is the battery compatible with other Stihl tools?

The AS 2 battery works only with Stihl's AS System products. It does not fit the HSA 25 garden shear or the larger AK and AP battery lines.

Do I need to oil the chain?

Yes. The bar and chain need bar oil, and the set includes a small bottle of Multioil Bio to start with. Check the oil and tension before each use.

How long does the battery last?

Expect a modest number of cuts per charge rather than hours of continuous work. For bigger jobs, a spare AS 2 battery keeps you going.

The pruner, an AS 2 10.8V 28 Wh battery, an AL 1 charger, a 10 cm guide bar, a 1/4-inch PM3 chain and a 50 ml bottle of Multioil Bio.

How does it compare with loppers or a mini chainsaw?

It cuts faster and with less effort than loppers on branches within its bar length, and it is lighter and safer-handled than most corded mini chainsaws, at the cost of reach and runtime.

Where is the Stihl GTA 26 Battery Garden Pruner Set cheapest?

At Stones Ace of, for $119.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Stihl GTA 26 Battery Garden Pruner Set?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Stones Ace of, Acme Tools, Northern Tool, Gertens, Key-Aid Ace Hardware.

Stihl GTA 26 Battery Garden Pruner Set Price History: $119.99

What reviewers say

Owners treat the GTA 26 as a handy step up from loppers for pruning and cleanup work. Most praise its balance, easy chain changes and clean cuts; criticism centers on the small bar and limited battery life.

What people mention

Cutting performancePraisedOwners say it cuts small branches quickly and cleanly, well beyond what loppers manage.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers report the AS 2 battery runs down fast when cutting continuously.
Weight and balancePraisedUsers find it light and easy to control one-handed, including overhead.
Chain changesPraisedTool-free chain tensioning and replacement are called out as simple and quick.
Bar sizeMixedThe 10 cm bar is fine for pruning but too short for bigger limbs, some owners say.
Chain wearCriticisedA few owners note the chain stretches and needs retensioning or replacing with use.

From Acme Tools

Robust STIHL Picco Micro 3 saw chain and high chain speed of 8 m/s for quick results and a clean cutting pattern
LED charge level indicator shows remaining battery capacity at the push of a button
Powerful, lightweight 10.8V AS 2 battery for long life and maximum performance
Tool-free chain replacement
Comfortable rubberized handles for easy and accurate control
Moving protective hood above the bar

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In the box: (1) Pruner, (1) AS 2 Lithium-Ion battery, 28 Wh, 10.8V, (1) AL 1 Standard Charger, (1) 10 cm Light Guide Bar, (1) 10 cm 1/4 In. PM3 Saw Chain, (1) 50 Ml Multioil Bio

About the Stihl GTA 26 Battery Garden Pruner Set

The Stihl GTA 26 is a cordless garden pruner for pruning trees and shrubs, cutting up garden waste, and building with wood. It runs on a 10.8V AS 2 lithium-ion battery and uses a 1/4 in. PM3 (Picco Micro 3) saw chain with a chain speed of 8 m/s.

Rubberized handles are designed for easy, accurate control. The chain can be replaced without tools, and a moving protective hood sits above the bar. An LED indicator shows the remaining battery charge at the push of a button.

The AS 2 battery works only with products in the AS System. It is not compatible with the HSA 25.

Power: Electric, cordless
Battery: AS 2 lithium-ion, 10.8V, 28 Wh
Saw chain: 1/4 in. PM3 (Picco Micro 3)
Chain speed: 8 m/s
Guide bar: 10 cm light guide bar
Color: Orange
Compatibility: AS 2 battery works with AS System products only; not compatible with the HSA 25
In the box: Pruner, AS 2 battery, AL 1 Standard charger, 10 cm guide bar, 10 cm PM3 saw chain, 50 ml Multioil Bio