# Husqvarna 40V BLi vs STIHL AP

> Husqvarna 40V BLi and STIHL AP batteries don't swap: we have no source saying either pack runs the other's tools. Husqvarna 40V BLi: 5 battery packs (4–9 Ah) and 32 garden tools listed. STIHL AP: 3 battery packs (4.8–7.8 Ah) and 33 garden tools listed. Strongest blower: 413 CFM against 459 CFM.

| | [Husqvarna 40V BLi](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/husqvarna-40v-bli/) | [STIHL AP](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/stihl-ap/) |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage on the label | 36 / 40 V | 36 V |
| Batteries | 5 packs, 4–9 Ah | 3 packs, 4.8–7.8 Ah |
| Garden tools listed | 32: 2 lawn mowers, 5 string trimmers, 8 leaf blowers, 7 hedge trimmers, 6 chainsaws, 3 pole saws, 1 power head | 33: 4 lawn mowers, 4 string trimmers, 6 leaf blowers, 3 hedge trimmers, 4 chainsaws, 6 pole saws, 4 power heads & attachments, 2 other yard tools |
| Widest mower | 20.2 in (Lawn Xpert LE-322 Mower) | none listed |
| Strongest blower | 413 CFM (320iB Blower) | 459 CFM (BGA 86 Blower) |
| Widest string trimmer | 18.1 in (525iLST String Trimmer) | none listed |
| Self-propelled mowers | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Longest tool warranty | none listed | none listed |
| Where it's sold | Several stores | Several stores |

Counts are what the catalogue lists so far, not each brand's whole range.

## Questions

**Do Husqvarna 40V BLi batteries work with STIHL AP tools?**
No. We have no source saying a Husqvarna 40V BLi battery runs STIHL AP tools, or the other way round, so owning both means two sets of packs and chargers.

**Which has more garden tools, Husqvarna 40V BLi or STIHL AP?**
In this catalogue so far: 32 for Husqvarna 40V BLi and 33 for STIHL AP. Both brands may make more than are listed yet.

**Which has the bigger battery, Husqvarna 40V BLi or STIHL AP?**
By the brands' amp-hour figures, the largest Husqvarna 40V BLi pack listed is 9 Ah and the largest STIHL AP pack is 7.8 Ah. Amp-hours only compare fairly at the same voltage (36 / 40 V against 36 V); watt-hours, where the brand states them, are on each battery's page.

**Which has the stronger leaf blower, Husqvarna 40V BLi or STIHL AP?**
By the brands' own figures: 413 CFM for Husqvarna 40V BLi ([320iB Blower](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/husqvarna-40v-bli-320ib/)) and 459 CFM for STIHL AP ([BGA 86 Blower](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/stihl-ap-bga-86/)).

Full product lists with specs and sources: [Husqvarna 40V BLi](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/husqvarna-40v-bli/index.md), [STIHL AP](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/stihl-ap/index.md). Every platform side by side: https://powertoolgrid.com/platforms/. Page: https://powertoolgrid.com/vs/husqvarna-40v-vs-stihl-ap/

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PowerToolGrid lists cordless yard-tool battery platforms from every brand side by side, with a source for every spec. [How we compare](https://powertoolgrid.com/how-we-compare/). Data as of 2026-10-29.