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Stihl RMA 510V with AP300 and AL300 review

Stihl RMA 510V with AP300 and AL300

CHOICE Expert Rating

92%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • self-propelled drive with variable speed control.
  • Eco Mode.
  • Has a slot to store an extra battery.
  • Very good catcher.
  • Battery charge indicator on mower.
  • Claimed charge time for battery is fairly short 60 mins.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No handles for carrying.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
92%
Grass cutting score – catcher
97%
Grass cutting score – mulching
95%
Ease of use score
87%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
95%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
85%
Battery life (min)
74
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
64
Noise at user's position (dBA)
80
Max lawn size (m2)
1598
Year tested
2020

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 years for mower, battery and charger
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
30
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
AP300
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
6
Charging time – claimed (min)
60
Cutting positions
8
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
51
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/25/40
Deck material
Steel
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar, plus one extra pull bar for the self-drive and a lever to select drive speed
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, mulching plug, starter key, side chute, manuals (battery and charger sold separately)
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,107.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Side chute.
  • Eco mode.
  • Self-propelled drive.
  • 2 battery slots

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