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RM 253

RM 253 petrol lawn mower: for medium to large lawns

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 RM 248 petrol lawn mower: ideal for your home garden
  • RM 253 T RM 253 petrol lawn mower: for medium to large lawns

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications Value
Lawn area 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

    FOR AN EFFICIENT AND ACCURATE LAWN CUT. The highlift blade ensures a uniformly short lawn cut as well as optimum filling of the grass collection box. The powerful air flow generated by the blade in the housing raises the grass upright before cutting. The optimised air conduction system then transports the clippings efficiently into the collection box.

  • 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

    FOR LONG-LASTING DURABILITY. With its torsion-resistant sheet steel construction, the housing of your lawn mower is highly robust, guaranteeing a long service life.

  • 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 Oil absorbtion Zoom
      APO 030 Oil absorbtion

    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