STIHL Battery Lawnmower Buying Guide
Thinking about buying a new STIHL Battery mower but not sure what the best model is for your lawn? You are in the right place. Our Buying Guide highlights what you need to think about and is a useful tool for comparing the features and benefits of each Mower in the range.
Whether you use a Lawn Mower every day at work, or just over the weekend to keep your lawn looking trim, there's a STIHL battery model suitable for you!
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A LAWNMOWER
LAWN SIZE
The first thing to consider is the size of your property. Broadly speaking, the STIHL AK range 
is designed for gardens and small lifestyle blocks. The STIHL AP range 
↓ caters to those with larger properties, right through to professionals.
METHOD OF MOWING
STIHL designs Lawn Mowers to fit the way you want to mow – from fast-charging walk-behind and self-propelled Battery Lawnmowers to iMOW® Robotic Mowers ↓ that you can control through an app on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
SPECIAL FEATURES
STIHL Lawnmowers have varied features – but all work towards a single goal – bringing you a mowing experience that lets you achieve the look you want for your lawn.
SELF-PROPELLED
The STIHL self-propelled Lawnmowers are identifiable by the V in the model name. These Mowers save time and effort when mowing larger lawns. The mower mechanically moves forward so less effort is required from you.
MONO-COMFORT HANDLE
The unique STIHL Mono handle featured in the C models gives you easy access to the grass catcher when it needs emptying. It can also be adjusted to suit your height or folded over completely with one press of the lever.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To achieve your desired lawn height, you can easily adjust the blade height with one easy movement using the spring loaded lever.
POLYMER HOUSING
The models that feature a polymer housing are light and highly manoeuverable. They are also very durable and come with a 10 year warranty.
INNOVATIVE GRASS CATCHER
The models with the STIHL innovative grass catcher feature a folding mechanism that makes it really easy to open and empty. They also have a level indicator so you know when it is time to empty the clippings.
EASY STORAGE
The foldable handle bar saves space when storing the Lawnmower.
STIHL AK BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
STIHL RMA 235 BATTERY LAWN MOWER
The RMA 235 is a compact powerhouse capable of covering up to 250m² on a single charge with the STIHL AK 20 Battery, making it perfect for small gardens with confined space. It’s incredibly lightweight and has a durable polymer deck with a 33cm cutting width and a 30L rear opening catcher. The blade height can easily be adjusted with a lever, there are five settings ranging from 25-65mm.
STIHL RMA 460 & RMA 460 V BATTERY LAWN MOWER
The RMA 460 is the hero of the AK battery system. Boasting a 46cm cutting width and a 60L catcher, this model is perfectly suited to those with medium to larger sized blocks. Offering seven different cutting heights from 35mm right up to 90mm, it can mow up to 350m² on a single charge with the AK 30 Battery. It also features a dual battery slot allowing you cover twice as much ground in one outing. The robust RMA 460 has a steel mowing deck and provides the ultimate in flexibility with 4 functions: Mowing, mulching, catching and side discharge.
The RMA 460 V, is the self-propelled version of the RMA 460 it makes mowing easier as you don’t have to physically push the Lawnmower, which is especially helpful on sloping properties. Walking speed can be adjusted to suit your stride, ranging from a relaxing stroll to a brisk walk.
COMPARE THE STIHL AK BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
SUITABLE FOR
- Small gardens
- Medium gardens
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 25-65 (5 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 33
- Weight (kg): 14
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 250
SUITABLE FOR
- Medium gardens
- Large gardens
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 30-70 (5 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 37
- Weight (kg): 16
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 400
SUITABLE FOR
- Medium gardens
- Large gardens
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 30-70 (5 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 37
- Weight (kg): 18
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 400
- STIHL Mono comfort handle
SUITABLE FOR
- Medium gardens
- Large gardens
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 35-90 (7 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 46
- Weight (kg): 29
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 350
SUITABLE FOR
- Medium gardens
- Large gardens
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 25-100 (8 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 46
- Weight (kg): 28
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 300
- Self propelled
COMPARE THE STIHL AK BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
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STIHL AP BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
STIHL RMA 443 C BATTERY LAWN MOWER
The RMA 443 C is a great option for medium sized lawns, using the recommended AP 200 battery it will mow up to 420m². This mower features a durable polymer deck and a cutting width of 41cm. For comfortable handling, the RMA 443 C is equipped with a foldable mono-comfort handlebar as well as an innovative grass catcher box, which makes disposing of grass clippings incredibly easy. Achieve your desired lawn height, with the easy to use blade adjustment that can be set to six different levels.
STIHL RMA 510 & RMA 510 V BATTERY LAWN MOWER
The RMA 510 is our most popular Mower in the AP battery range it boasts a whopping 51 cm cutting width, a dual battery slot, large rear wheels and a huge 75L grass catcher, making the RMA 510 more than capable of tackling the toughest of lawns. This Mower also provides versatility with 4 functions: Mowing, mulching, rear discharge and side discharge.
The RMA 510 V, is the self-propelled version, this feature makes mowing larger areas or sloping properties less strenuous.
STIHL RMA 765 V BATTERY LAWN MOWER
The RMA 765 V is the largest Battery Mower in the STIHL range with a 63 cm cutting width, it is designed for commercial use or large properties. This quiet self-propelled powerhouse enables those working in public areas such as schools and parks, to extend their hours of operation and complete their work without disturbing those around them.
Featuring twin flow optimised cutting blades and a hybrid polymer and aluminium deck, the RMA 765 will be a robust and easy to maintain addition to any contractor’s fleet.
COMPARE THE STIHL AP BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
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COMPARE THE STIHL AP BATTERY LAWN MOWERS
SUITABLE FOR
- Big gardens
- Professionals
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 25-75 (6 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 41
- Weight (kg): 21
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 420
SUITABLE FOR
- Big gardens
- Professionals
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 35-90 (7 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 51
- Weight (kg): 28
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 280
SUITABLE FOR
- Big gardens
- Professionals
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 25-100 (8 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 51
- Weight (kg): 33
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 300
- Self propelled
SUITABLE FOR
- Professionals
SPECIFICATIONS
- Cutting height (mm): 25-100 (8 settings)
- Cutting width (cm): 63
- Weight (kg): 44
- Area with recommended battery (m²)*: 3100
iMOW® ROBOTIC LAWNMOWERS
If you want a perfect lawn without any effort, you need a STIHL iMOW®. Our robotic mowers automatically cut your lawn and change themselves when needed!
The iMOW® range are mulching mowers, they mow often so only need to cut a tiny amount of grass each time which they drop back onto the lawn to act as a natural fertiliser. This means you lawn will always look its best and you won't even need to dispose of the clippings.
