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RM 253

Petrol lawn mower with 51 cm cutting width

General

Great if you can have a powerful partner like the STIHL RM 253 petrol lawn mower at your side for working in the garden. This compact model is ideally suited for mowing medium-sized and large lawns. The petrol lawn mower operates with an effective cutting width of 51 cm. The central cutting height adjustment of the RM 253 with seven settings ensures precise results. You can select a setting from 25 to 75 mm when adjusting the required cutting height. The powerful OHV engine offers you sufficient power to achieve impressive results on your lawns.

Versions



Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Product versions

  • RM 248 Manoeuvrable petrol lawn mower with 46 cm cutting width.
  • RM 253 T Robust petrol lawn mower with 1-speed gearing

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications Value
Lawns up to 1.800 m²
Cutting height 25-75 mm
Cutting width 51 cm
Grass catcher box 55 l
Engine type Series 625 E OHV RS
Displacement 150 cm³
Nominal output 2,2 kW / 3,0 PS U/min
Working speed 2.800 rpm
Weight 26 kg
Guaranteed sound power level LWAd [dB(A)] 98 dB(A)
Sound pressure level uncertainty KpA 2 dB (A)
Vibration value ahw 5 m/s²
Uncertainty factor K 2,5 m/s²
Uncertainty factor KpA [dB(A)] 2 dB(A)

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Features

Standard equipment

  • Easy start engine (ReadyStart) Zoom
    Easy start engine (ReadyStart)

    Thanks to the ReadyStart technology, the engine of the STIHL petrol lawn mower can be reliably started up with minimal effort both during cold and warm starting. 


  • Highlift blade Zoom
    Highlift blade

    The highlift blade provides for an evenly cut lawn and ensures optimal filling of the grass catcher box. The blade generates a strong air current in the housing, which makes the grass stand upright before cutting and efficiently conveys the clippings into the catcher box using an integrated and powerful air flow system.

  • Easy-running wheels Zoom
    Easy-running wheels

    The easy-running wheels of the STIHL lawn mowers are extremely robust and hard-wearing. They have been equipped with a traction pattern and directional stability tread pattern for effortless manoeuvring and perfect line holding during mowing.

  • Super soft grip Zoom
    Super soft grip

    Particularly ergonomic and pleasant handling is ensured by the super-soft grip of the STIHL lawn mower.

  • Foldable handlebar Zoom
    Foldable handlebar

    Thanks to their foldable handlebars, the STIHL lawn mowers can be folded down with ease for space-saving storage or for transport to the next place of use.

  • Sheet steel housing Zoom
    Sheet steel housing

    Thanks to a torsion-resistant sheet steel construction, the housing is particularly robust. Durability during demanding use is therefore guaranteed.

  • Central cutting height adjustment Zoom
    Central cutting height adjustment

    The central cutting height adjustment is spring-loaded, which makes it easy to set the desired cutting height in several settings. The current height is indicated by a scale.

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Accessories

Accessories

    • APO 030 - Benzinabsaugpumpe Zoom
      APO 030 - Benzinabsaugpumpe

      Mithilfe der Benzinabsaugpumpe für den STIHL Benzin Rasenlüfter RL 540 lässt sich das Benzin aus dem Tank absaugen und umfüllen.

    Versions

    • APO 030

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

Languages Date Link
manual icon International 20.08.2020
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Download PDF 15,4 MB