Lawn mowers and trimmers

Stihl RMA 370 review

Stihl RMA 370

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance with the catcher.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • Excellent controls.
  • The cutting height is easy to adjust.
  • The hinged-top catcher is very easy to empty, which is helped by a second handle.
  • Has two carry handles.
  • Battery charge tester indicator lights.
  • Reasonably short claimed charging time – 3 hours.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Easy to push, except when set to the lowest setting the body drags on the grass and becomes tiring.
  • Mesh type catcher lets small clippings and dust through.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Grass cutting score – catcher
93%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
76%
Vibration score
75%
Pushing score
60%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
82%
Battery life (min)
24
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
62
Noise at user's position (dBA)
74
Max lawn size (m2)
367
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
11
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX0
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Not recorded
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
4.2
Charging time – claimed (min)
180
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
37
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/25/25
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, blade spanner, carry bag and turning knobs for securing handle, starter key, instructions
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$849.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • None to mention.

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