{"product_id":"westermann-wkb430-stihl-battery","title":"Westermann WKB430 Stihl Battery Weed Ripper - PRE ORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003ethis is a pre-order page, with stock becoming available to ship from the UK in Autumn-Winter 2026. If you require any further information before ordering, please contact our office on +44(0) 114 269 9119.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis page is for the Westermann WKB430 Stihl Battery Weed Ripper \u003cstrong\u003eBody Only\u003c\/strong\u003e - bundles with batteries and chargers will be available to purchase at a later date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePower for professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe WKB430 Stihl Battery Weed Ripper is the next generation of hard surface cleaning, delivering the same trusted German engineering as the petrol models but powered by the professional-grade Stihl Battery System. With six individually rotating braided wire brushes, this machine will tear through thick, overgrown weeds and grass from any hard surface – without chemicals or water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOvergrown pathways can be quickly redefined by using the WKB430 Stihl Weed Ripper as a lawn re-edging machine, making it the perfect eco-friendly alternative to pressure washing or manual scraping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan I use my existing Stihl Batteries? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll current Stihl AP and ALLPRO Batteries are compatible with the Stihl Battery Motor fitted to this Westermann machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerman Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eManufactured in Germany, the unique design allows this machine to attack the weeds with high spinning revolutions. A guard with a side flap reveals the brushes at one side for getting up close to wall bottoms and kerb edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePowered by Stihl professional battery system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eZero-emission \u0026amp; low-noise operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePerfect for removing thick weeds and moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGuard flap lifts up to get close to kerbs and walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEco-friendly; no chemicals or water required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandlebars fold down for storage or transit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3 year Westermann machine warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e430mm diameter brush head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWestermann Weed Ripper Machine – WKB430 (body only - no batteries or charger)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3 full sets of brushes (18 pieces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the Moss Brush and the Weed Rippers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Moss Brushes (WR870 Range) are designed for removing moss and small weeds, typically up to 2 months old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Weed Rippers (WKB Range) are designed for removing established weeds which are typically more than 2-3 months old. The have individually rotating bristles which attack the weeds from all angles at high speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNeed help deciding which machine to buy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSend us a few photographs of the surface you want to clean and we will be able to advise which machine will be best for you. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spapowermachinery.com\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@spapowermachinery.com\u003c\/a\u003e  Text \/ WhatsApp 07814 657564.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrefer petrol power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spapowermachinery.com\/products\/westermann-weed-ripper-wkb430\" title=\"WKB430 Petrol\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ethis model \u003c\/a\u003einstead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westermann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57155340697978,"sku":null,"price":1595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/0254\/8629\/files\/WKB430-Stihl-Cover-Open.jpg?v=1786365713","url":"https:\/\/spapowermachinery.com\/products\/westermann-wkb430-stihl-battery","provider":"Spa Power Machinery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}