The STIHL GTA 40 battery-powered garden pruner is operated with 2 lithium-ion batteries from the STIHL AS System and is ideal for tree and shrub care, professional work in horticulture and landscaping, and processing wood and woody materials on construction sites. The STIHL GTA 40 can also be used by trained arborists for pruning within the crown of a standing tree. Whether used for tree care in parks and gardens, crown correction work, drywall construction, interior fittings or roofing jobs, the GTA 40 impresses with its compact design, low weight and excellent balance for forward, backward and plunge cutting, as well as high cutting performance and long battery life.