STIHL have further expanded their AP System cordless range with the introduction of the KMA 130 R and KMA 135 R KombiEngines. These Lithium-Ion battery powered engine units power all the existing attachments within the KombiTool line up, except the FSB-KM bent shaft grass trimmer, giving you the option to carry out your jobs quietly, with the added bonus of no exhaust fumes. An added benefit of the cordless KombiEngines is that they are quiet, which makes them ideal if you need to work in noise-sensitive areas, such as near schools or in urban areas. If you have a petrol KombiEngine, this is a really simple way to convert to battery power using your existing Kombi attachments, so if you’re looking to upgrade, take a look at the cordless KombiEngine options below.
KMA 130 R KombiEngine
Weighing in at a low 3.2 kg, this lightweight tool is easy to handle and perfectly balanced. The design of the KMA 130 R KombiEngine allows all the weight of the battery to be worn either around the waist (using an AP battery, battery belt and a power adaptor) or on the back (using an AR L backpack battery).
KMA 135 R KombiEngine
KMA 135 R KombiEngineThe robust and powerful KMA 135 R KombiEngine weighs 3.4 kg, and like the KMA 130 R it’s easy to handle and has great balance. KMA
The KMA 135 R has an AP battery slot in the machine though. This means you don’t need to use a battery belt or backpack battery with connecting cable, although this does mean that the tool itself will weigh more with the battery inserted. Both have different benefits so just think about how you are going to use the tools, and don’t forget to visit your nearest STIHL Approved Dealer to feel the weight and balance of both machines.
The KMA 135 R has an easy-to-clean metal mesh air filter which allows for optimum motor cooling and a longer service life. It’s also fitted with a mounting point for the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A, which will be available in late 2021.
Both cordless KombiEngines have three power settings (displayed using LEDs on the control handle) combined with a variable trigger, which give full control of the Kombi attachment, so the speed or power of the machine can be tailored to the job at hand. The soft, rubberised control handle and the durable loop handle make the KombiEngines comfortable to use too.
Both machines offer impressive working times, which you can view below. And remember, AP System batteries are compatible across all of the machines in the range – which includes over 30 tools in total!
| Working time in minutes | AP 100 | AP 200 | AP 300 | AP 300 S | AR 1000 | AR 2000 L | AR 3000 L |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Nylon mowing head FS-KM | Level 1 – 3 14 – 7 | Level 1 – 3 28 – 14 | Level 1 – 3 36 – 17 | Level 1 – 3 45 – 22 | Level 1 – 3 100 – 50 | Level 1 – 3 160 – 80 | Level 1 – 3 250 – 115 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Grass-cutting blade MB-KM | Level 1 – 3 25 – 16 | Level 1 – 3 50 – 30 | Level 1 – 3 70 – 40 | Level 1 – 3 100 – 50 | Level 1 – 3 200 – 100 | Level 1 – 3 310 – 160 | Level 1 – 3 430 – 240 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Edge trimmer FCB-KM | Level 1 – 3 12 – 7 | Level 1 – 3 23 – 12 | Level 1 – 3 33 – 18 | Level 1 – 3 41 – 22 | Level 1 – 3 89 – 47 | Level 1 – 3 145 – 75 | Level 1 – 3 210 – 110 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Edge trimmer FCS-KM | Level 1 – 3 12 – 7 | Level 1 – 3 23 – 12 | Level 1 – 3 33 – 18 | Level 1 – 3 41 – 22 | Level 1 – 3 89 – 47 | Level 1 – 3 145 – 75 | Level 1 – 3 210 – 110 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Pole pruner HT-KM | Level 1 – 3 22 – 10 | Level 1 – 3 42 – 19 | Level 1 – 3 63 – 29 | Level 1 – 3 78 – 36 | Level 1 – 3 171 – 77 | Level 1 – 3 275 – 120 | Level 1 – 3 320 – 180 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Rotary cutting head RG –KM* | Level 3 28 | Level 3 57 | Level 3 70 | Level 3 85 | Level 3 190 | Level 3 300 | Level 3 450 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Scrub cutter FH-KM 145° | Level 1 – 3 62 – 41 | Level 1 – 3 123 – 81 | Level 1 – 3 185 – 123 | Level 1 – 3 229 – 152 | Level 1 – 3 501 – 332 | Level 1 – 3 810 – 540 | Level 1 – 3 1150 – 790 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Hedge trimmer HL-KM 0° | Level 1 – 3 62 – 41 | Level 1 – 3 123 – 81 | Level 1 – 3 185 – 123 | Level 1 – 3 229 – 152 | Level 1 – 3 531 – 332 | Level 1 – 3 810 – 540 | Level 1 – 3 1150 – 790 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Hedge trimmer HL-KM 145° | Level 1 – 3 62 – 41 | Level 1 – 3 123 – 81 | Level 1 – 3 185 – 123 | Level 1 – 3 229 – 152 | Level 1 – 3 501 – 332 | Level 1 – 3 810 – 540 | Level 1 – 3 1150 – 790 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Pick tine BF-KM | Level 1 – 3 16 – 13 | Level 1 – 3 31 – 25 | Level 1 – 3 46 – 37 | Level 1 – 3 57 – 46 | Level 1 – 3 125 – 99 | Level 1 – 3 200 – 160 | Level 1 – 3 300 – 230 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Bristle brush KB-KM | Level 1 – 3 16 – 13 | Level 1 – 3 31 – 25 | Level 1 – 3 46 – 37 | Level 1 – 3 57 – 46 | Level 1 – 3 125 – 99 | Level 1 – 3 200 – 160 | Level 1 – 3 300 – 230 |
| KMA 130 R / KMA 135 R Blower BG-KM | Level 1 – 3 14 – 6 | Level 1 – 3 26 – 10 | Level 1 – 3 39 – 15 | Level 1 – 3 48 – 19 | Level 1 – 3 104 – 39 | Level 1 – 3 170 – 60 | Level 1 – 3 245 – 90 |
*Only available as Level 3
Visit your nearest STIHL Approved Dealer to find out more.
Why is it km a 130r not sold in the United States?
Hi Jerry, we don’t have any insight into why other countries wouldn’t stock certain products – we’re just responsible for what products are available in Great Britain. I would suggest you contact STIHL USA – you can find their contact details here: https://www.stihlusa.com/information/corporate/contact-us/. Thanks.
I was disappointed to told at the Cumberland Show held at Carlisle yesterday that I could be in with a chance of winning a STIHL cordless strummer if I entered the code given on a card on your winwithstihl website before Tuesday 19 June, however, when I entered the code it stated invalid code. I was told all the tickets had the same code on them. It would seem everyone that tried to enter would receive the message invalid code.
Hi Anne, thanks for your comment – we have been made aware this morning that there was a technical issue with the competition entry page. This has now been resolved and we have decided to extend the deadline for entry until Thursday 21 June at 5pm, so please do try again now and you should be able to enter the competition successfully. We apologise for the inconvenience. Good luck!
Hi, I’ve currently got a KM94RCE combi engine which I sometimes use all day for strimming or hedge cutting and from which I am starting to get serious numb hand issues. Is it a feature of the KMA130R that the vibrations are much lower? Could buying one help reduce the effects of vibration on my hands? I know that run times might be an issue but I’d rather spend thousands on batteries than lose feeling in my hands!
Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment. The battery-powered machines do generally have lower vibrations than any of the petrol machines, but you can find all of the vibration figures for our machines in the back of the Owners Manuals (you can download any of them here on the STIHL website: https://www.stihl.co.uk/owners-manuals-safety-brochures.aspx). You can also then use the Hand Arm Vibration Exposure Calculator on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website to work out the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) which is the maximum amount of time you should use a particular machine for.
As an example, for the FS-KM brushcutter attachment with a mowing head, the vibration levels using a KM 94 are 5.4 m/s2 (left hand) and 6.3 m/s2 (right hand). Using a KMA 130 cordless engine, the vibration levels are 4.4 m/s2 (left hand) and 4.3 m/s2 (right hand). Using the HSE calculator you should input the biggest vibration figure for each tool, and then it will give you the Exposure Limit Value.
The ELV for a KM 94 with an FS-KM with a mowing head is 5 hours 2 minutes. For the same attachment with a KMA 130 the ELV is 10 hours minutes, i.e. more than double the time.
I hope that helps, but let us know if you need any other information.
Thanks, STIHL GB
Great Information However when is KMA135R going to be available?
Hi, thank you for your comment. Like many organisations, stock availability continues to be a challenge for us due to unprecedented global demand for STIHL products. Our suppliers and production plants around the world are working at full capacity to deliver stock as quickly as possible to our STIHL Approved dealers. We have delivered more products to the British dealer network than ever before this year so it is worth keeping in regular contact with your dealer and placing an order with them for the specific product you are looking for, if you haven’t done so already, as we are delivering products, it’s just that many of them are going out of the dealers as soon as they arrive. You can find your nearest STIHL Approved Dealer here: https://shop.stihl.co.uk/pages/dealer-locator. Thanks, STIHL GB
It would be great to own one had on order since May and (STIHL) waiting on order at Bryants or Risbourgh
Hello, thank you for your comment, we’re sorry about the delay in receiving your product. We are currently experiencing unprecedented global demand for STIHL products – we have delivered more products to our British dealer network than ever before this year. We are receiving stock into our warehouse daily and the team are working extremely hard to get products out to our STIHL approved dealers as quickly as possible. It’s worth keeping in regular contact with your dealer as we are giving them as much information as possible, although the information we are receiving about deliveries is changing on a daily basis too. If you are unable to get the information you need, you can also speak to our Customer Services team, who will be able to give you an estimated due date. You can contact them by email at enquiries@stihl.co.uk. Thanks, STIHL GB