STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Vacuum Shredder & Blower (Shell Only)
A practical 2-in-1 blower and vacuum shredder for domestic garden clean-up of leaves and hedge cuttings. A battery and a charger are required but aren’t included (for if they are already owned).
RRP: £229
Our Price: £209.00 (inc VAT)
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About the STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Vacuum Shredder & Blower (Shell Only)
Transform your garden maintenance with the STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Vacuum Shredder and Blower, a versatile 2-in-1 tool designed to tackle the challenges of home garden clean-up with ease. The first of its kind from STIHL’s domestic AK battery system, the SHA 56 caters to both the vacuuming of leaves and other garden debris, and the blowing of leaves and other garden waste into manageable piles.
It stands out for its unparalleled flexibility
The STHIL SHA 56 allows users to switch between a powerful blower and an efficient vacuum shredder without the need for any tools. The transition is facilitated by a simple click-and-twist mechanism. Whether you’re blowing leaves into a pile or vacuuming them up for disposal, the rotatable handle ensures optimal ergonomics granting users comfort especially during prolonged periods of work, whilst the variable speed trigger offers precision.
Compact and easily manageable garden waste
At the heart of the SHA 56’s vacuum functionality is a robust metal shredder blade, integrated into the fan wheel to significantly reduce the volume of vacuumed material. This not only reduces the space occupied in your garden waste bin, but also facilitates the easy clearance of any potential blockages. The vacuum boasts a sizeable 40 Litre collection bag attached directly to the vacuum tube, eliminating the need for an over-the-shoulder bag as with other models. Consequently, the user experiences increased comfort and manoeuvrability, allowing for more effective garden care. The addition of an adjustable, padded shoulder strap further distributes the SHA 56’s weight evenly to reduce operator fatigue, if desired.
The SHA 56 is a commitment to the environment
The adjustable blower tube that can be set to suit the height of the user prevents unnecessary performance loss and energy consumption due to working too far from the ground. The easy collection and shredding of garden waste by the SHA 56 encourages the recycling of organic material, whether through disposal or composting. Therefore contributing to a healthier, more sustainable environment.
Purchase the way you want to
The SHA 56 is powered by STIHL’s interchangeable AK battery system, which utilises one AK battery across an entire range of garden machinery. The benefit of an interchangeable battery system is that you can use any AK battery and compatible AL charger you may have in your arsenal. Therefore, you can purchase the cheaper ‘shell only’ option (this listing) which doesn’t include any batteries or chargers. If you want additional batteries or don’t own any compatible batteries or chargers, these must be purchased separately or together in a kit.
AK battery working times for the STIHL SHA 56
| AK 10 (reduced tool performance) | AK 20 (recommended for optimum performance) | AK 30/AK 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 minutes | Up to 25 minutes | Up to 30 minutes |
STIHL AK battery charging times 80/100 %
STIHL warranty
The SHA 56 is covered for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase by the owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by domestic users. Terms and conditions apply. Garden Machinery Direct will register the warranty with STIHL for you.
STIHL SHA 56 top tips
1) When you’ve finished using the SHA 56, remove the battery, and clean the shell using a damp cloth or a soft brush. Store the SHA 56 in a clean and dry area, and out of the reach of children.
2) Clearing wet leaves requires more effort and power compared to dry leaves, leading to a longer time to clean a smaller area. For efficiency and to extend your battery’s life, it’s advisable to wait for a dry day to tidy your garden.
3) Rather than scattering leaves across the garden with the SHA 56 set to blower mode, direct them into a corner to keep them contained. This strategy simplifies the process of vacuuming them up when switching the SHA 56 to suction mode.
STIHL SHA 56 FAQs
Q. How long does the battery last, and how long does it take to charge?
A. The run time and charge time will depend on the battery and charger used (see above for full details). The recommended AK 20 battery will provide up to 25 minutes working time (equivalent to 75 m2 in suction mode or 600 m2 in blowing mode). The AL 101 and AL 301 chargers will restore the AK 20 battery 0-100% in 180 minutes and 50 minutes respectively.
Q. What size garden will the SHA56 maintain?
A. The SHA 56 is ideal for medium to large gardens, significantly reducing the time taken to clear up leaves and other debris by hand.
Q. What should I wear when using the SHA 56?
A. We recommend snug-fitting clothing, goggles, gloves, and sturdy boots.
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STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Vacuum Shredder & Blower (Shell Only) Technical Information
- Blowing force: 8 N
- Maximum air speed (round/flat nozzle): 56/61 m/s
- Collection bag volume: 40 Litres
- Cordless power system: AK
- Nominal voltage: 36 V
- Sound pressure level: 81 dB(A)
- Sound power level: 94 dB(A)
- Vibration level left/right: 0.8/0.8 m/s2
- Weight (without battery): 4.2 kg
F Rose –
Its a very robust machine and is a bit on the heavy side. I certainly need the shoulder strap. It picks up wet leaves easily and is far superior to my previous Mountfield machine.
It certainly is a great product.
Guy Griffiths –
An excellent product at a good price. For me the vacuum is working very well although the machine is heavy and I certainly need to use the shoulder strap.
Clive Webb –
Enough power to pick up wet leaves. So far, so good.
Graham Wood –
The SHA 56 does all I expected it to – it blows leaves and needles, and will suck in and shred leaves – it won’t shred (pine) needles however as the tube gets blocked quite quickly if I try to do that. So I need something else to shred these needles!
The blower is very strong on dry leaves and needles – I’ve yet to try on wet leaves.
I chose the AK20 battery. I’ve found that I need the shoulder strap slung on the opposite side to a dodgy hip when shredding, and will probably need to do the same for the blowing mode (although it is light enough to hold and operate with one hand but gave me hip niggle after 20 minutes ).
Altogether a quality product and a lot less noisy and more reliable than a temperamental petrol blower that will now be sold on!
Graham –
I have two apple trees and bamboo that continuously drop leaves and have been waiting for this to come back into stock. Whilst quite expensive for me, you certainly get what you pay for. The vacuum is all I use and this is much better than I expected. It picks up wet leaves easily. It also picks up all the fine pieces of bamboo leaves that get stuck in the artificial grass that my old vacuum didn’t. I wasn’t sure a battery powered vacuum would compete with a 240v and thought I may have a trade off between convenience and power but there is no compromise. It is much more powerful and much more convenient.
The convenience of just giving the garden a quick vacuum without getting an extension lead and then getting caught in the cable is perfect. Noise level is better than my old corded electric too.
Battery I have – Stihl AK20 lasts about 25 mins (more than it should) which is enough to clear my garden and I wouldn’t want to do more than that much vacuuming at any one time anyway. Battery goes back on charge after use , ready for next time. You can always buy 2 batteries if needed or get the more powerful one.
This is a great product
Mike Taylor –
Great product
Keith Collins –
Just what I needed, powerful and chops leaves up very small, good for composting.
Christine Millard –
It’s bigger, heavier and more powerful than I expected – so pleased with how well it performs. Very much up to the job of vacuuming and shredding and bag has good capacity. Only blip has been accidentally sucking up a tough pine cone, which it didn’t like, but that was my fault
David C –
Excellent bit of kit! Quiet and shreds whilst using as a vacuum with good suction. Usefully uses the same battery as my chainsaw which saves on cost too!
John Johnstone –
Good sturdy product with powerful motor
However the shredding blade seems ineffective when in vacuum mode which I find disappointing.
James G –
Worth the wait