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Stihl RMA 443 C review

Stihl RMA 443 C

CHOICE Expert Rating

90%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Claimed charge time for battery is very short – 45 minutes.
  • Requires very little effort to change cutting height.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Has single handle height.
  • No mulching setting.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
90%
Grass cutting score – catcher
97%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
83%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
80%
Battery life (min)
72
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
59
Noise at user's position (dBA)
77
Max lawn size (m2)
1231 (this may be an overestimate due to its energy-saving feature)
Year tested
2021

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
23
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Stihl AP200
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
4.8
Charging time – claimed (min)
45
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
41
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
165/30/40
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull handle
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, safety key, manual
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,207.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Optional
Other features
  • Foldable handle.
  • Battery has an energy-saving mode which lowers the battery usage when blades are not actually cutting anything.

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