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Stihl RMA 510 review

Stihl RMA 510

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • Battery charge indicator lights.
  • Easy to push and manoeuvre, slightly front heavy.
  • Slightly downturned handle with soft rubber grip is comfortable to hold.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Good cutting height adjustment.
  • Very good catcher.
  • Has a storage compartment for a spare battery next to the battery compartment.
  • Eco mode.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • None to mention.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
88%
Grass cutting score – catcher
95%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
79%
Vibration score
85%
Pushing score
70%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
85%
Battery life (min)
38
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
58
Noise at user's position (dBA)
76
Max lawn size (m2)
821
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
28
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
AP300
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
6
Charging time – claimed (min)
75
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
35
Highest cutting height (mm)
85
Width of cut (cm)
51
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
135/20/20
Deck material
Steel
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, mulching plug, starter key, side chute, literature
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$947.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Has a storage compartment for a spare battery next to the battery compartment.
  • Eco mode.

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