Stihl RMA 510v Self Propelled Lawn Mower

[@adnanmansour8757]

I used mine for the first time a week ago and I agree with your assessment. I used the mower in the eco mode, but next time I intend to run it in the full mode in the hope of getting better results. I had similar issues when reversing. Having used petrol mowers for ever, it is possible that the brain muscles need to adjust to the self propelled operation and different controls!

[@passement1]

I really like the mower. I agree that you have to adjust your thinking to align with how this mower does things.

[@Dazzafourfifty]

Other reviews are saying the same thing around the quality of the cut as in missing blades, I noticed it missed a fair bit in your video, this has a lot to do with the blade not being a high lift type to save battery life apparently, I’m closer to buying but this is real sticking point for me as what’s the point of buying a lawn mower that does not cut the grass fully. Thanks for you video

[@passement1]

Thanks Dazza. I still have the mower but I don’t love it. Also keeping the blade razor sharp seems to help. The other Stihl Battery equipment I have is generally great.

[@dylanm3519]

I think the speed of the self propulsion might be the reason for missed cuts. It is pretty fast, even in the lowest setting. I think the mower does a good job overall.

[@passement1]

I agree. Most of the time I've got it on the slowest setting.

[@toddbrackett4277]

How do you wash out the deck?

[@markamouat]

Being a battery mower you don't want to wash out the deck, as water will possibly get in the motor. Other video's I've seen they just scrap out the cuttings with a brush or similar.

[@juliacartman8819]

This mower has same blade as the Greenworks mower. The underneath of the deck looks 99% same as the Greenworks mower. The Greenworks mower comes with a high lift blade according to the manual. I am very certain the Greenworks 60v pro 51cm high lift blade will be a direct fit on this Stihl mower. Finally if you run the mower at full headspeed 3200rpm you will get a better cut.

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

Thanks so much for posting this! I have other Stihl yard tools that rely on the battery and was considering getting a new mower like the 510v. My current Toro rechargeable mower is similar with the same cutting issues and I was hoping a new Stihl one would help in that regard. Sounds like it’s an issue overall with battery-powered mowers. Not as much oomph as their stinky gas engine cousins, I guess. ☹️ Thanks again and happy mowing! Christine in sunny Colorado, USA. 🇺🇸❤️🇦🇺

[@passement1]

I think my lawn is just a bit too much for the mower. I mainly use it to cut the grass around the house. I have to say I really like my other battery powered Still tools. I'm also not unhappy with the mower as I really like the fact you pop a battery in it and it goes. My assessment is if you've got thick and tough grass with any sort of moisture in it, you could be a bit disappointed.

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

passement1 Thanks for your reply! Yep, same issues with my Toro never doing well on wet grass, too. Well that’s a bummer to learn about the Stihl having the same issue. 😔👎🏻 Hopefully, technology will eventually improve in that regard. Toodles and take care! Christine

[@Boyo1956]

Do you have the Toro 60 Volt Recycler?

[@meazz1]

Thanks for the video, it helped me decide which one I want!!

[@Boyo1956]

I have an EGO Select Cut and the quality of the cut is not great. It tears the grass and leaves uncut blades behind.

[@tedschmitt178]

Have you sharpened the blade?

[@Boyo1956]

@@tedschmitt178 It was new. I changed the blade, but no improvement.

[@kevingadson9315]

Looks like the same wheels that are on the Greenworks but white probably the same company

[@tedschmitt178]

They are built by the same company in the same factory.

[@paulneri835]

But I spied a ride-on mower in the background! What gives?

[@elijames3041]

I like the mower

[@bertraminc9412]

You can see that the motor does not release the wheels when you want to pull backwards. Also the handles are very painful. I returned mine immediately and bought a Honda mower.

[@tedschmitt178]

These are nice mowers, but they’re not $719 USD nice. That’s what my local dealer is asking for this model. I really think it’s worth about 1/3 of the asking price.