Stihl and Kärcher launch battery alliance

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance. The aim of this strategic partnership is to offer professional users a common, high-performance and future-proof battery standard, according to a joint press release. At the heart of the alliance is the Allpro battery system developed by Stihl, which will be used in the professional equipment of both brands in future.

Professional users are set to benefit from a system that combines performance with flexibility, as they will in future be able to use the same batteries and chargers for both their Kärcher cleaning equipment and their Stihl power tools. The new batteries will be available from authorised Stihl dealers from 1 August 2026. At Kärcher, the market launch for the new batteries and new equipment is scheduled for 1 January 2027.

In addition, other cooperation partners – for example, those specialising in forestry winches, equipment carriers or mobile petrol station systems – will incorporate the Allpro battery system into their equipment, the two companies added. This is intended to give users in the forestry, gardening and landscaping sectors, the construction industry, facility management and aid organisations access to a system comprising more than 120 tools, all powered by the same battery packs. Further information is available at www.allpro-alliance.com.