Kärcher and STIHL Announce Shared ALLPRO Battery Platform
The professional alliance connects cleaning equipment with outdoor power tools.
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Kärcher and STIHL announced an ALLPRO battery alliance on July 2, 2026. The STIHL-developed platform is intended for professional equipment from both companies and preserves compatibility with STIHL’s AP system.
The announcement schedules new STIHL batteries for August 1, 2026, and Kärcher batteries and tools for January 1, 2027. Kärcher also commits to continued support for its earlier Battery Universe.
The agreement creates a route to shared batteries and chargers across landscaping and cleaning. It does not make every existing product from either brand interchangeable.
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