STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Battery Charger – AP & AK Batteries
Buy the STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Charger in Dublin
The STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Charger is a powerful 230 V high-speed battery charger designed for rapid charging of STIHL professional and homeowner cordless batteries.
With a 12 A charging current, active battery cooling and fast recharge times, the AL 501 is an excellent choice for landscapers, contractors, professional gardeners and anyone running several STIHL cordless tools who wants to minimise battery downtime.
The STIHL AL 501 replaces the previous AL 500 charger and is the current high-speed charging solution for compatible STIHL battery systems.
Available to buy from A-Z Hire in Walkinstown, Dublin 12 – STIHL Authorised Dealer and Service Centre.
Why Choose the STIHL AL 501?
For professional users, battery charging time can be just as important as battery runtime.
The AL 501 has been designed to recharge compatible STIHL batteries significantly faster than a standard charger, helping you get batteries back into service quickly during the working day.
Key Features
- 12 A high-speed charging current
- 230 V mains powered
- 570 W power consumption
- Active battery cooling
- Built-in cooling fan
- Compatible with STIHL AK batteries
- Compatible with STIHL AP / ALLPRO professional batteries
- Automatic charging control
- Wall-mounting capability
- Integrated cable management
- Compact professional design
- Weight approximately 1.3 kg
Super Fast Charging for STIHL AP Batteries
If you operate professional STIHL cordless equipment, the AL 501 is one of the most useful additions to your battery setup.
Instead of simply purchasing additional batteries to compensate for long charging times, a high-speed charger can help return your existing batteries to service much faster.
This is particularly valuable for businesses operating:
- STIHL cordless chainsaws
- Battery blowers
- Cordless hedge trimmers
- Battery grass trimmers
- Brushcutters
- Pole pruners
- KombiSystems
- Battery cut-off saws
- Professional grounds-maintenance equipment
Ideal for Professional STIHL Users
The STIHL AL 501 is particularly well suited to:
- Landscape contractors
- Professional gardeners
- Grounds-maintenance companies
- Local authorities
- Property maintenance contractors
- Construction companies
- Arborists
- Facilities-management teams
- Commercial estates
- Schools and sports grounds
For businesses moving from petrol-powered equipment to professional battery tools, fast charging becomes increasingly important as the size of the cordless fleet increases.
A combination of suitable STIHL batteries and AL 501 chargers can help keep equipment working throughout the day.
Active Battery Cooling
Fast charging generates heat, particularly when batteries are being repeatedly used and recharged during a working day.
The STIHL AL 501 features active battery cooling with an integrated fan.
This helps control the temperature of compatible batteries during charging and can be especially useful when a battery has just been removed from a hard-working professional machine.
For landscapers and contractors rotating batteries continuously between tools and chargers, this makes the AL 501 a very practical professional charging solution.
Compatible with STIHL AK and AP Batteries
One major advantage of the AL 501 is its broad compatibility.
The charger can be used with compatible batteries from both the:
STIHL AK System
and
STIHL AP / ALLPRO Professional System
Examples of Compatible Batteries
AK System
AP Professional System
- AP 200 S
- AP 300 S
- AP 500 S
- Compatible newer STIHL ALLPRO batteries
Compatible with the STIHL ALLPRO Battery System
STIHL’s professional battery platform continues to evolve, and the AL 501 remains an important high-speed charger for professional STIHL battery users.
This makes the AL 501 particularly attractive if you already own STIHL AP batteries and tools and want to continue expanding your battery fleet without replacing your existing charging equipment.
Automatic Charging Control
The AL 501 automatically controls the charging process and stops charging when the battery reaches full charge.
For the user, operation is straightforward:
Insert the battery, connect the charger and allow the charging system to manage the process.
Wall Mountable STIHL Battery Charger
The STIHL AL 501 can also be wall mounted, making it ideal for:
- Workshops
- Tool stores
- Garages
- Landscaping depots
- Equipment rooms
- Professional charging stations
Integrated cable management helps keep the charging area organised.
For larger professional fleets, multiple AL 501 chargers can also form part of a dedicated STIHL battery charging area.
Technical Specifications
Model: STIHL AL 501
Type: High-Speed / Super Fast Battery Charger
Supply Voltage: 230 V
Charging Current: 12 A
Rated Current: 2.6 A
Power Consumption: 570 W
Weight: Approx. 1.3 kg
Active Battery Cooling: Yes
Wall Mountable: Yes
Battery Systems: STIHL AK and AP / ALLPRO
Cable Management: Yes
STIHL AL 501 vs Standard Battery Charger
The main reason to choose the AL 501 is charging speed.
For occasional domestic use, a slower charger can be perfectly adequate because the battery may simply be left charging between jobs.
For professional users, waiting several hours for a battery can interrupt the working day.
The 12 A charging current of the AL 501 makes it particularly suitable for contractors and landscapers where fast battery turnaround is important.
Can I Buy the STIHL AL 501 in Dublin?
Yes.
The STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Charger is available to buy from A-Z Hire in Walkinstown, Dublin 12.
Buying your STIHL battery equipment from a specialist dealer gives you access to advice about:
- Battery compatibility
- Correct charger selection
- STIHL AP battery systems
- STIHL cordless tools
- Replacement batteries
- Professional charging solutions
- STIHL servicing and repairs
A-Z Hire combines tool hire in Dublin with professional equipment sales and is a STIHL Authorised Dealer and Service Centre.
Buy STIHL Batteries & Chargers in Dublin
A-Z Hire supplies a wide range of STIHL professional cordless tools, batteries and chargers from our premises in Walkinstown, Dublin 12.
If you are building a professional STIHL battery fleet, we can help you choose the correct combination of:
- Machines
- Batteries
- Super fast chargers
- Spare batteries
- Professional charging equipment
Choosing the correct charger and battery combination can reduce downtime and potentially reduce the number of batteries required to keep your equipment working throughout the day.
STIHL AL 501 Charging Times
One of the biggest advantages of the AL 501 is its fast charging performance.
AP 300 S Battery + AL 501
Up to 80% charge: approximately 30 minutes
100% fully charged: approximately 45 minutes
This makes the AP 300 S and AL 501 a strong combination for professional users who need to get batteries back into service quickly.
AP 500 S Battery + AL 501
Up to 80% charge: approximately 40 minutes
100% fully charged: approximately 55 minutes
The AP 500 S has a larger battery capacity but can still be fully charged in approximately 55 minutes using the AL 501.
STIHL AL 501 Charging Times at a Glance
AP 300 S + AL 501
80% charge – approximately 30 minutes
100% charge – approximately 45 minutes
AP 500 S + AL 501
80% charge – approximately 40 minutes
100% charge – approximately 55 minutes
Actual charging time can vary depending on battery temperature, battery condition and starting charge level.
STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Charger – Available from A-Z Hire Dublin
Need to charge your STIHL batteries faster?
The STIHL AL 501 Super Fast Charger provides a powerful 12 A charging current, active battery cooling and compatibility with STIHL AK and professional AP / ALLPRO batteries.
Buy online or collect from A-Z Hire, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 – STIHL Authorised Dealer and Service Centre.