Before you lawn aficionados get on my case, I easily could have used the bag to collect clippings, but the property was still under construction and I wasn’t trying to protect the weedy grass that was there. But, then we went on a family vacation for over three weeks and I came home to this mess.īe sure to watch this video to see how the mower did against the jungle of a front yard.Īlthough I had to make several passes for each section, the mower powered through the super tall grass. I had been using the STIHL RMA 460 mower for a month or so to cut the lawn at my flip property. To stop, simply release the handle bar.Ĭan the STIHL RMA 460 Handle Super Tall Grass? No more yanking on a rope to start a mower! This mower is much quieter in comparison to a gas-powered mower. To start the mower, press the orange button and pull back the handle bar. Raising the mower height is easily accomplished by grasping one handle to lower or raise all four wheels at once. When the mower senses taller or thicker grass, it will return to full power mode for faster cutting. The switch inside the mower activates the ECO MODE which should help the battery last longer in shorter grass. (As a side note, I do wish the key had a string or somewhere to store it with the mower to prevent it from getting lost.) The mower has a removable locking key to prevent accidental starts. The display will show how much charge is left. To see how much battery life is left, press the button on the top of the battery. Although the mower runs on the entire AK line of batteries, I highly recommend using the AK30 for the longest run times. One port for the battery being used and the other port holds a spare should the first one run out. The STIHL RMA runs on the AK-series batteries. Battery and Start Up Features of the RMA 460: And anyone who uses gas-powered lawn equipment knows you inevitably end up smelling like gasoline after finishing the work. When I got to the job site, I usually finagled one of my subcontractors to help me unload it.Īnother advantage of this battery-powered mower is not having to haul a gas can around. Before using the RMA 460, I needed my husband’s help to get our gas powered mower into the truck. Although the mower isn’t weightless, at 60 pounds I can easily lift it and set it in my truck by myself. It’s the first mower I’ve been able to lift into my truck unassisted. You just need to loosen the two knobs on either side. Here’s My Honest Opinion of the STIHL RMA 460 Battery-Powered Mower:įolding the mower handle down is super easy. If you want to watch the video, you’ll get all the information and some of the reasons I like the STIHL RMA 460 mower. However, this post is written solely on my own decision to share my experience with the mower. You may recall that STIHL was a Saving Etta project sponsor. Did it live up to the claims? Would I sell my gas-powered mower? You be the judge.īefore we begin, I want to tell you that STIHL sent me this RMA 460 battery-powered mower to try out and use. But, recently I received the STIHL RMA 460 Battery Powered Mower to test out. I have underestimated the abilities of battery-powered mowers for years. Can This Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Really Replace a Gas-Powered Mower?
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