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Stihl RMA 239 review

Stihl RMA 239

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for all lawns, only some trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Single handle height
  • Charging the battery takes a very long time (160 minutes).
  • Changing the cutting height feels quite finnicky due to three pin system.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
88%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
77%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
40%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
73%
Battery life (min)
58
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
62
Noise at user's position (dBA)
74
Max lawn size (m2)
914
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 year product / 2 year battery
Country of origin
Austria
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
14
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Stihl AK30
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
4.8
Charging time – claimed (min)
160
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
38
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/25/25
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery & charger, safety key & manual
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$779.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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