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RT 5097

Comfortable ride-on mower with grass catcher box

General

The agile STIHL RT 5097 ride-on mower supports you in the care of extensive lawn areas. With its high degree of driving comfort and the clearly arranged controls, this ride-on mower offers well-thought-out technology for effortless working. You can adjust the comfortably spring-loaded seat of this lawn tractor precisely to your body height without the use of tools. Thanks to the simple cutting height adjustment and the electromagnetic blade clutch for activating and deactivating the mowing deck, you achieve an equally high mowing performance and top-quality results. The catching management system on both sides of the mowing deck helps gather the grass as completely as possible across the entire cutting width and guide it to the cutting blades The comfortable single-pedal self-propulsion allows you to manoeuvre even more precisely during mowing. You can change the driving direction of the lawn tractor from forward to reverse gear with a single action. Thanks to the practical bow handle, the 250-litre grass catcher box can be emptied effortlessly from the driver's seat. The plastic grass catcher box in the "dumper" design is very easy to clean.

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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.

Technical specifications

RT 5097

Technical specifications

Technical specifications Value
Uncertainty factor K Seat 0,49 cm
working speed 2.750 rpm
Measured sound pressure level LpA 86 dB(A)
Cutting width 95 cm
Lawns up to 6.000 m²
Uncertainty factor, sound pressure level KpA 2 dB(A)
Cutting height 30-100 mm
Nominal output 8,2 kW / 11,1 PS U/min
Displacement 452 cm³
Tank capacity 9 l
Grass catcher box 250 l
Machine Length 206 cm
Machine Height 115 cm
Guaranteed sound power level LWAd [dB(A)] 100 dB(A)
Machine W 98 cm

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

RT 5097

Standard equipment

  • Turf tyres Zoom
    Turf tyres

    The large turf tyres of the STIHL ride-on mower protect the lawn. Thanks to their rounded tyre shoulders, they reduce the formation of driving tracks.

  • Trailer hitch Zoom
    Trailer hitch

    The integral trailer hitch enables easy mounting of attachments such as the convenient PICK UP 300 tilting trailer, which can also be used as a wheel barrow.

  • Central cutting height adjustment Zoom
    Central cutting height adjustment

    The lever for central adjustment is located directly next to the driver's seat. It enables individual adjustment of the cutting height in up to eight steps.

  • Robust frame Zoom
    Robust frame

    The robust frame construction ensures the necessary stability and driving comfort. The compact design of the STIHL ride-on mower also impresses when working with attachments such as the snow clearing set, for example.

  • Spring-loaded and adjustable seat Zoom
    Spring-loaded and adjustable seat

    The perfect seat position can be set without the use of tools. This permits individual adjustment of the driver's seat to almost any body size.

  • Low step Zoom
    Low step

    The low step on the STIHL ride-on mowers provides ample legroom and enables comfortable mounting and dismounting.

  • Catching management system Zoom
    Catching management system

    The catching management system on both sides of the mowing deck provides for optimal gathering of the grass blades across the entire working width. It guides the grass to the mowing blades.

  • Grass catcher box with bow handle Zoom
    Grass catcher box with bow handle

    The plastic grass catcher box can be emptied effortlessly from the driver’s seat by means of a bow handle. The "dumper" design ensures optimum filling and residual-free emptying of the grass catcher box. Cleaning can also be performed with ease.

  • Single-pedal self-propulsion Zoom
    Single-pedal self-propulsion

    With the STIHL single-pedal self-propulsion, the direction of travel can be conveniently switched between forward and reverse gear using a hand lever to facilitate quick manoeuvring. The pressure-sensitive pedal permits fine control of the speed between top speed and standstill. The separate brake pedal ensures immediate stopping.

  • Electromagnetic blade clutch (EBC) Zoom
    Electromagnetic blade clutch (EBC)

    The clutch system for mowing deck activation facilitates engagement and disengagement of the blades. It can be conveniently operated from the control panel.

Retrofitted equipment

  • Mulching function Zoom
    Mulching function

    With the mulch insert, the STIHL ride-on mowers can be converted into mulching mowers. For this purpose, the grass catcher box is simply removed and the mulch insert pushed into the grass catcher tunnel. This allows the grass to be shredded into fine particles inside the closed housing before they fall back into the turf, returning vital nutrients and moisture to the soil. Through this natural form of fertilising, disposal of the clippings is dispensed with.

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

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Accessories

    • AAH 300 covering hood Zoom
      AAH 300 covering hood

      The covering hood offers protection against dust and the weather and provides for optimum storage.

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    • APU 300 tilting trailer Zoom
      APU 300 tilting trailer

      The convenient tilting trailer can also be used as a wheelbarrow and is therefore versatile for use in gardening work. It is ideal for transporting volumes of up to 150 litres.

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    • ACB 010 battery float charger Zoom
      ACB 010 battery float charger

      The battery float charger helps you extend the service life of your ride-on mower batteries. Simply connected to the household mains supply, it fully charges the disconnected battery automatically and only if required.

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    • AMK 097 mulching kit Zoom
      AMK 097 mulching kit

      With the mulch insert for 95 cm cutting width, the clippings are shredded into fine particles before falling evenly back into the turf. This returns vital nutrients and moisture to the soil. The lawn quality is improved and disposal of the clippings is dispensed with.

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    • ADF 500 deflector Zoom
      ADF 500 deflector

      The deflector ensures rear discharge of the clippings and their even distribution on the lawn surface.

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    • ASP 125 snow clearing set Zoom
      ASP 125 snow clearing set

      The 125 cm wide snow plough enables useful operation of your ride-on mower in winter. Height and lateral adjustment of the plough can be conveniently performed from the seat.

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    • AAW 012 winter battery Zoom
      AAW 012 winter battery

      Suitable for the cold winter months, the powerful winter battery for STIHL ride-on mowers.

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    • 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.

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    • APO 030

    • ADL 012 diagnostic charger Zoom
      ADL 012 diagnostic charger

      The diagnostic charger provides for optimised charging and reactivation of 12 V batteries.

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    • ASK 018 snow chains Zoom
      ASK 018 snow chains

      These snow chains provide for reliable propulsion on snow-covered surfaces; suitable for 18-inch tyres.

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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 de / fr / it / nl 02.02.2023