This Is What HS Means On STIHL Products

What does HS mean on STIHL products?

HS is the designation for STIHL Hedge Trimmers.

STIHL is a German company, so much of their terminology, such as tool designations, comes from German words.

HS stands for the German word Heckenschere, meaning hedge trimmer. This translates to Hedge Trimmer in English.

The abbreviation “HS” is derived from the German words “Hecken” (hedges) and “Schere” (shears or trimmers).

That’s what HS means on STIHL Hedge Trimmers and why.

In summary:

• HS stands for “Heckenschere” in German, which translates to “hedge trimmer” in English. This is the designation for STIHL’s gas-powered hedge trimmers.
• HSA stands for “Heckenschere Akku” in German, which translates to “hedge trimmer battery” in English. This denotes STIHL’s battery-powered hedge trimmers.
• HSE stands for “Heckenschere Elektrisch” in German, which translates to “hedge trimmer electric” in English. This signifies STIHL’s electric (corded) hedge trimmers.

This is a list of past and present STIHL Hedge Trimmers

Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers

1. HS 45
2. HS 46 C-E
3. HS 56 C-E
4. HS 82 R
5. HS 82 T
6. HS 86 R
7. HS 87 R
8. HS 87 T
9. HS 81 R
10. HS 81 T

Electric Hedge Trimmers

1. HSE 42
2. HSE 52
3. HSE 61
4. HSE 71
5. HSE 81

Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers

1. HSA 25
2. HSA 45
3. HSA 50
4. HSA 56
5. HSA 66
6. HSA 86
7. HSA 94 R
8. HSA 94 T

Pole Hedge Trimmers (Extended Reach)

1. HL 56 K
2. HL 91 K
3. HL 94 K
4. HL 94
5. HLA 56
6. HLA 65
7. HLA 85
8. HLA 66
9. HLA 86

Older/Discontinued Models

1. HS 72/74
2. HS 75
3. HS 80
4. HS 81
5. HS 85
6. HS 86

The German word naming convention is true for STIHL trimmers and brush cutters as well. They start with the designation FS.

The same goes for the meaning of MS, MSE, and MSA on STIHL Chainsaws.