Stihl GTA 26 Cordless Garden Pruner
However, the GTA 26 does have its limitations. The saw is only suitable for cutting smaller material and should not be considered an alternative to a 'real' chainsaw. Battery life is another significant consideration, with only about 10 minutes of cutting time per battery and over an hour required for recharging. This short battery life can be frustrating, especially for those accustomed to the robust performance of other Stihl products like chainsaws and hedge trimmers.
What Owners Think
Fantastic little saw. Brilliant for quick jobs where the wood isn't too thick. Simple maintenance routines as well to keep it going. Don't be fooled by the size - this is a serious piece of kit and you should be using full PPE with this.
Like all Stihl machinery the GTA 26 is extremely well made. Top quality materials and good features, but its performance is underwhelming.
It certainly isnt powerful and will come to a halt while cutting with anything but the very lightest of pressure applied.
Battery life is very poor. 10 minutes of cutting time per battery at the most. Then over an hour to charge each battery. This is the biggest limitation of the tool. You can adapt to the low power of the motor but short battery life stops you in your tracks.
Ive worked in arboriculture for years and use Stihl chainsaws, hedge trimmers, brush cutters etc. and rate them highly.
The GTA 26 is for occasional, very small jobs.
I use this machine almost everyday In my garden, for us ladies who garden hard it's light weight and made my life so much easier... A seriously strong piece of kit.. Need 2 batteries for sure.. I have a large garden and husband also uses it for small garden jobs but does cut small trees.. Keep extra chains and always oil well it will keep going I have had mine working hard for over 2 years...