STIHL has expanded its range of robust, dedicated professional mowers with the introduction of the RM 655 RS rear roller lawn mower, ideal for grounds and garden maintenance jobs in Great Britain.
The new mower features a single speed, driven rear roller which provides a great quality striping effect as well as making manoeuvring around borders easier, so it’s less likely that a wheel will drop into the flowerbed and scalp the edges. The rear roller features high quality bearings and stainless steel build for longevity – and has been designed, built and tested specifically for the GB market.
The mono-handlebar has a soft grip so it’s comfortable to use and is easily adjustable to three different heights without tools, so you can find the best setting for you. You can also easily access the grass catcher box, or fold it over for easy and compact storage and transport in a van.
Designed with ease of use in mind, the powerful Briggs and Stratton engine is simple to start thanks to its auto-choke, and provides plenty of power to tackle the toughest mowing jobs. The high-lift blade and aerodynamic housing produces a strong air current that efficiently lifts the grass, cuts it straight and blows the grass cuttings into the grass catcher box, so that all 70 litres of the box can be used. Its two-part design makes it easy to open and empty, and it also has an integrated level indicator which drops down when it’s full so you know exactly when to empty it.
The airflow generated by the blade when you start the mower raises the level indicator. When the basket is full, the airflow stops and the level indicator drops down. Optimal airflow is required in order for the level indicator to function fully, so factors such as wet, dense or tall grass, a low cutting height, contamination, etc. may affect the airflow and the performance of the level indicator.
The Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) mechanism means that the blade can be stopped when the mower is stationary, so the grass catcher box can be emptied whilst leaving the engine running, or the blade can be stopped so the mower can be easily moved from area to area, with the robust single speed drive. The BBC also provides crankshaft protection in case the mower blade accidentally hits an unwanted object on the mowing area.
The single height adjustment means that you can quickly and easily find the cutting height you need. And it’s sprung-loaded too so the mower is effectively weightless when adjusting the height – so there’s much less strain for you!
The design of the 6 Series lawn mowers gives easy access to working parts, such as drive belts, cables and pulleys, to make maintenance easier and keeping mower down-time to a minimum.
The RM 655 RS is fitted with high traction wheels with high quality ball bearings for long life and low resistance. Replaceable bumper strips protect the mower when using it next to walls and obstacles too, helping to economically maintain your lawn mower’s professional appearance.
Find out more about the RM 655 RS, as well as our other lawn mowers for professional use in our video.
The RM 655 RS is available from STIHL’s network of Pro grounds care dealers across Great Britain. Visit one today to find out more.
Hi I have a toro 22188TE commercial Mower Engine 180bhp I think… I’m wondering what the Engine Power is on the stihl petrol hand mowers? All my other equipment Is made by stihl and thinking in the near future of completing the set and making everything stihl
Hi Mark, thanks for your comment. The RM 655 RS lawn mower has a Briggs and Stratton 750 Series DOV RS engine, which is 161cc and the output is 2.5kW / 3.4hp at 2800 RPM (which is the working speed). If you are looking for an equivalent engine in terms of power, our 7 Series mowers (our RM 756 GC, RM 756 YC and RM 756 GS mowers) have Kawasaki engines with a displacement of 179cc (2.9kW / 3.9hp at 2800 RPM). I hope that helps! STIHL GB
Got one from my work not impressed heavy clumberson handle makes you fell like your fighting with it. If you get uneven ground it’s rollers sits and spins on number one setting means body catching the ground most of the time . Had a viking before and was a better mower. stihl has weird setting number two is to long so have to Be on one meaning it’s hard work think you need to rethink the working of this mower
Hi Richard, thanks for your feedback. We will pass the comments about the roller on to our colleagues in Austria, where the machine was developed. We’re not quite sure what you mean about the handle though – if you’d like to provide some more feedback, could you email our Customer Services team at enquiries@stihl.co.uk? Thanks very much, STIHL GB
This is the first stihl lawnmower I have purchased, normally go for honda and john deere but decided after visiting dealers to try rear roller stihl as liked look and feel of machine, really like it easy to use plenty power and packs the grass well into box nice smooth drive with plenty speed when required only thing I dont like is height settings when on lowest one deck of machine too low and hitting of the ground causing the drive to stop working whilst it was fine when raising height of cut it then wasnt cutting short enough for my customers ,needs better design. ,overall good machine very happy with purchase so far.
Thanks for your comment – we’re glad you like it, but I will pass the comment about the height of the cut on to our Product Team for feedback. Thanks again, STIHL GB
Please bring back the 655vr.
Better Ballance. Easier to control.
Doesn’t slip and slide and wheel spin. Lighter.
I have 20 viking mowers.
Love them
Hi, thanks for your comment. I’ve shared your feedback with the product team. Thanks, STIHL GB
Why is the rear roller lawn mower not available with the AP battery range? Same with the scarifier.
When you’ve invested in this technology you are unlikely to go back to petrol. Thanks.
Hi Jonathan, thank you for the question. Our AP System tools are designed and manufactured in Germany and Austria for an international market. Unfortunately, as rear roller mowers are a product mostly unique to Great Britain, the development of more universal tools (chainsaws, hedge trimmers etc) has taken priority. As the range of cordless tools continues to expand, we hope to see a cordless rear roller soon. Thanks, STIHL GB.