Homeowners and tree care professionals now have a quiet, zero-exhaust emission, low vibration option for trimming overhead branches. The Stihl HTA 85 Lithium-Ion battery pole pruner offers lightweight, balanced cutting thanks to its brushless, commercial-grade, high-torque electric motor. Part of the Stihl battery-powered line, the HTA 85 runs on the same interchangeable battery system as other Stihl Lithium-Ion tools and offers long runtimes ON A SINGLE CHARGE™ up to 3 hrs depending on which battery with no gradual drop in performance. The HTA 85 telescopes to 12 feet for those tall tree-trimming tasks and requires minimal maintenance since it has no engine or filter. Finest of all, there's no gasoline cost and no restrictive power cords.