STIHL RM 655 RS MOWER REVIEW

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STIHL RM 655 RS
STIHL has expanded its range of high-performance mowers with the introduction of the RM 655 RS rear roller mower, ideal for professional landscapers.
The mower from STIHL includes a single speed, split, driven rear metal roller for a great quality striping effect, as well as making manoeuvring around borders easier. The rear roller features high quality bearings and stainless steel build for longevity.
The mono-comfort handlebar, with super soft grip, is adjustable to three different heights allowing users to find the most suitable setting and to access the grass catcher box more easily.
Designed with ease of use in mind, the powerful Briggs and Stratton engine is simple to start thanks to the auto-choke mechanism, meaning the recoil starter rope only needs to be pulled once.
Offering full flexibility, the desired cutting height can be precisely adjusted thanks to a single, sprung-loaded lever on the left-hand side of the housing, whilst the Blade Brake Clutch stops the blade when the mower is stationary, meaning users can empty the grass catcher box whilst leaving the engine running, or move the mower from area to area without the blade running, but utilising the single speed drive.
Meanwhile, the high-lift blades combined with the aerodynamic housing produce a strong air current that efficiently lifts the grass, cuts it efficiently and blows the grass cuttings into the grass catcher box
Thanks to the optimised design shape and air guide, the 70 litre box can be 100% filled, while the innovative two-part design ensures easy opening and emptying. Additionally, to reduce time between emptying, the catcher box features an integral level indicator to show when its full.
As well as being easy to use, STIHL has taken careful considerations when it comes to storage and maintenance, providing professionals with a durable and convenient solution. The body design for example allows for easy access and maintenance of working parts, such as drive cables, pulleys and the drive belt.
Designed with a foldable handlebar, the STIHL RM 655 RS lawn mower is easy for landscapers to transport and convenient to store. The new petrol mower utilises large wheels with high quality ball bearings for easy running, while the tread pattern provides better traction, as well as allowing for easy cleaning. Additionally, the bumper strips offer additional protection when mowing next to walls and edges, and can be easily exchanged or replaced if they become marked or damaged to maintain a professional appearance at all times.
MUSIC:
DIZARO - Underwater
List of tracks by DIZARO:
DIZARO Safari, DIZARO Sun Goes Down, DIZARO Crazy, DIZARO U Know, DIZARO One More Night, DIZARO Sunny Day, DIZARO Kannushi, DIZARO Believer, DIZARO Mermaid, DIZARO Pirate, DIZARO Underwater,

Пікірлер: 105

@markparker3819 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Very much appreciated for that review especially with a little one! Cheers mate and great work.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark appreciate your comments

@bryanbaker7783 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. One of the best reviews ive seen. Thank you.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian glad you liked it

@TheCurtisdavies 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the review mate, you’ve tempted me to make a purchase!

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

@lincsfencingandgardeningse9128 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking review fella. And your right abg the bags I've o ly had my hrd for a year and it's bag is all ready ripping

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

@garysgardenmaintenanceltd71 3 жыл бұрын

Will be purchasing this as my main mower ready for the mowing season. Really informative non biased Video. Big thanks for the advice on Instagram

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary appreciate you taking the time to comment

@TheFullyChargedGardener 4 жыл бұрын

😀 Great detailed review chap & BEAUT video! Nice work 👏🏻 😀

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy thanks for watching

@Zengardensuk 4 жыл бұрын

100% the mower I’m going to get this coming season. I feel the hayter pro wasn’t all what it should’ve been. Top review 👌🏻

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jimmy I've been hearing the same with regards to the hayter but i believe they announced a number of changes at saltex so who knows

@Zengardensuk 4 жыл бұрын

The Lawn Guy we will see when they are released I suppose!

@HoopersGardenMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

Nice mower and a great review 👍🏼

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks martyn 😎

@waynemaddams3151 4 жыл бұрын

Great, honest review (who the hell put a thumbs down?) you pretty much covered everything on the mower. I have the hayter 48 which is ok in the dry but can’t handle wet grass and just clogs up. I’m looking for a bit more durability as I’m on my second set of wheels in just over 2 years! Be interesting to see if the stihl mower stands the test of time, professionally how long do you think this mower would last if it was well looked after? Thanks once again for a great review. 👍

@theflyingstonemason6867 4 жыл бұрын

This would be the best Mower available if it had a conventional drive lever on the handle. Great video.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

@jasongardener3425 4 жыл бұрын

Good review dave 👍

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, hope your well

@mariusmarius4832 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, thank you..

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@mariusmarius4832 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy cool, well deserved.

@ParkersGardens 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, I like that it's based on a whole year's worth of use rather than one day. I don't think there's any doubt that a plastic box makes a noticeable difference to wet grass collection. Definitely a mower to consider 👍

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks yes I've done reviews before where you use it for 15mins in perfect conditions and then have to speculate on how it works in `challenging conditions` if i can get video footage of a tool in all conditions speak for its self good or bad

@foo4572 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just bought one to replace my Honda and straight away I thought the height setting was a little high on number 2 whereas the Honda had a better setting ... I do like my STIHL tools so I will continue with it ... felt quite agile once on the lawns ... 👍

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

It will come in to its own once you have to deal with lo g wet grass

@Ash-pv7mk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave - my Honda broke down( gearbox after 15yrs!) and I got a Viking similar to this Stihl - 21inch cut, roller, plastic box etc. Loved it (the wet cut/box fill is superb)until I realized the fixed speed was a real pain. On a long incline I could have had my lunch whilst mowing it was so slow. The supplier tried to sort but I ended up handing it back and took my fixed Honda back. They hadn't sold it. Love the Honda but it is heavy. Might give the Hayter a try. I'd given them a miss because borrowed one a few years back and the box was pathetic - like a letter box opening! Great video again Dave thanks Will be looking to upgrade/replace though next year.

@TheCountryCottageGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Looking very nice. Sadly I think I've over looked this mower when looking to replace my Hayter 556 bbc. Might need to have another think.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching it's definitely one to think about

@bumpkinrocks 4 жыл бұрын

Seems a good honest review👍 Box I reckon is far better than a bag, I've a few that I swap around for my Honda Hrh's. But I could never cope with that stupid handle bar set up nothing seems to work with that. Definitely Honda for me😉

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, i just need friends at Honda now!😉

@dougiearc4918 4 жыл бұрын

Great review how does the stihl compare to the new hayter pro 48 2020 model

@carl8035 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. What is the power like on this machine....does it search or struggle in long grass? The hayter 56 pro seems too. Completely agree with what you said....if the bag collects very well on wet lawns or long grass. That is the main thing and you can put up with the minor things.

@houghtongardenservices4362 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, I do like this mower very much, I think a ribbed roller may be a good addition though👍

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

told them a few times and they think its better like that 🤨

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same and brought it up with them but in testing they said there wasn't enough benefit to justify the change

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

The Lawn Guy don’t know about your lawns bud. But when I used the mower in the wet autumn we had. On the lawns I do. Wet. Clay. Dog runs around. The smooth roller was just making a mess on every turn and even on the straight. If I stopped to empty box or have a cuppa. This is the biggest flaw and main thing putting me off buying the mower. Can adapt to the backwards handles but can’t deal with it making a mess. Also heard the drive isn’t very durable. See how you get on with it next season. Talked to Stihl like you did. To PH. But the excuse of pushing the mower then engage drive kicks in. Something I don’t need to do with hayters. Be interesting to hear your thoughts.

@nickwf70 3 жыл бұрын

I have just brought one, first try it's wet and the roller spins like hell, it could dounuts its so bad 😅. Odd because I have used Honda 536, smooth steel roller which never spins like this 😕. They used to do a plastic ribbed roller on older vikings.

@tedschmitt178 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I wish Stihl sold this mower in the U.S. The mono handle is unusual.

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Ted

@estebanroman3258 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Really nice job and great machine! How many times per week you sharpening the blade or how often? Greetings from Argentina

@nickwf70 3 жыл бұрын

This mower is brilliant on long grass, wet grass, long and wet grass. I really like the grass box, handled bar and the low vibrations. However I'm not impressed with the slow pace of work on larger lawns, it needs a gearbox. I also think the roller is too small in diameter as it struggles to grip on wet grass and bumpy lawns. Also quite confusing is matching height settings to other mowers, number 3 on the stilh seems to be about 5 on my other mowers!

@nsatoday 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a neat mower. I can’t imagine a business that primarily uses push mowers for a lawn service. It’s my awkward American idea of yards I guess. Most people in my area are on an acre of land. Or 4046 square meters or so. In my climate with warm season grasses there are usually two important settings: 2-1/2”, and 3-1/2 or 4 (for St.Augustine. Some people prefer 4” but best practice is 3-1/2). Most companies use a stand on or walk behind 36” to get into gated back yards and then a main line 48 or 52” zero turn sit down machine for wide open areas.

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review Dave, so is it your mower? Do you find height no3 on Stihl was nearer a 4 on Hayter? Handlebar being able to fold down easily is great as is the BOX Glad you agreed with me on the bail arms being the wrong way round. are you going to compare that mower to your 56 pro?

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg I've found on my lawns no3 is nearer 5 on the 56 but I think the less undulations on the lawn can make it near 6 thanks for watching

@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, where did you get your grass collection bag from. Cheers.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob The green bags are from Tool Station

@thomasgould5850 3 жыл бұрын

Does it only cut stripes

@ianwilliamson2980 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good my huskvana is no use in wet

@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 4 жыл бұрын

What van do you use , great videos thanks.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Vivaro, although I don't have the one in the video anymore thanks for watching

@noelcahill6707 4 жыл бұрын

Very good review mate over all against ur hayters how has ur time saving been in terms of ur speed per cut have you been able to fit in a extra lawn on a wet day

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Noel hope your well Yes notably quicker than the hayters I've not cut any more lawns just get to spend more time with my boy 😊

@noelcahill6707 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy that's brilliant mate family time goes out the window peak season but if it's faster and all round better machine it will work wonders for you

@OFP2 4 жыл бұрын

Tried one for a few week but found the length made it restrictive on tighter lawns, great mower but no good for a diverse round, would need to take a shorter mower. Agree about the box though.

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I currently have the hayter 41 for the smaller lawns

@OFP2 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy good combo. I hear good things about hayter.

@adus123 4 жыл бұрын

Cool looking good I have the Viking MB 4 RTP bin very happy with that apart from it leaking fuel out the cap. I have 2 Cobra TN2160SXARH-PRO-HS Lawnmowers made by kaaz like the old HONDA Rear Roller Lawnmowers is a very good mower when it's working the oldest one has had gearbox fixed and the roller fixed and now the roller has gone wrong again. So it's going no eBay. I like STIHL and like the look of the STIHL, RM 655 RS so have just ordered one from Seddons. hope it picks grass up as well as the Cobra dose. I had a 56 from new but that was a pain in the neck drive went on it in the end. not like the old 56 Lawnmowers They were the best at the time.

@pkeenan1135 4 жыл бұрын

How did you go with the new mower mate? Looking for a good one that picks up in all weather's!

@adus123 4 жыл бұрын

@@pkeenan1135 it picks up good just is not good if you like to cut low its a real pain cutting low or cutting mossy grass. some times the drive can feel weak. all over its a good mower picks up well just the drive can be slow or sluggish at times.

@pkeenan1135 4 жыл бұрын

@@adus123 thanks for that im looking for a new mower but no sure what to get. I'm out mowing all day everyday

@adus123 4 жыл бұрын

@@pkeenan1135 do you need stripes are they domestic lawns. Most of the rear roller mowers have there problem in one way or another. But look way better with a striped.

@pkeenan1135 4 жыл бұрын

@@adus123 yeah need the stripes. Have to get a demo from seddons probably. Seems to pick up in wet but the height is a concern as I have some short lawns

@SYScottiey 3 жыл бұрын

How do you drain the oil? Tilt on side to have air filter in the air so tilt to the same side as the oil cap to drain? Cheers ps just bought one... it’s good but needs a bigger fuel tank... lovely easy start tho

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Yep exactly like that 😎 enjoy

@SYScottiey 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy amazing thanks... we also just bought an AS motors 531 which is a lovely balanced machine if you don’t need stripes 😀 hopefully you’ll get some Easter bunnies on your gardens this Easter 😂🙈

@darrenstonebridge2103 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how do you find it cuts on number 1 height? I've got viking655vr and the stihl655rs and they don't cut on the same heights. I cut a lot of lawns on viking no2 but to match that the stihl has to be on no1 but the body grinds on the grass and gets stuck.

@TheLawnGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Darren Yep on the stihl there's a massive drop between 1 & 2 and 1 is almost unusable.

@darrenstonebridge2103 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy thanks for your reply.i thought as much.theres never a perfect mower.

@bgs303 3 жыл бұрын

What's it like for smaller lawns ? Or do you use a smaller mower

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

What do you call a smaller lawn? I use it on most except two. 1 that involves moving loads of bins to get in and out and 2 that involves carrying the mower up and down steps. The 1st is about 40sqm the 2nd 275sqm. And in those two cases I use the Hayter Pro 41

@SYScottiey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video - question for us the Honda 21" QX Pro roller (x4) hold up to multiple users for about 24 months before the gearing/drive fails (resulting in an expensive repair) We use them for 5-7 hours every day 5 days per week for the growing season and then every 2-3 weeks during winter. We like your review and were about to buy but then our dealer raised gear-drive failure. We buy a lot of Stihl from them for pretty much everything else, they suggested Honda or Kaaz (the Honda 'same same but different' brand) So my nuts and bolts question really is whether Stihl can deliver for those 24 months in your opinion? - We also like the vibration rating of 2.4 (mow all day) which (HAVS) I don't think you mentioned but would be good to point out ;-) : a Market leader it would seem. I really appreciate your time for the video and the reply now the greats is not growing so fast. Thanks

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I think if you're putting those sort of hours on a pedestrian roller mower then you're already winning. (sadly) I've never got any where near those hours before roller/bearing failure. When I first started many years ago before Stihl's and Weibangs etc when it was pretty much a straight shootout between Honda and Hayter, a wise man once told me. "All mowers will break down, so pick the one that's cheaper to fix." So that's why when I first started I used Hayters. (not that I use Hayters much any more. I know it doesn't really answer your question, but I hope it helps Dave

@SYScottiey 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time. Probably buying an RM655RS today - down to HAVS 2.4 uncertainty 1.2

@richardharland9905 10 ай бұрын

I had to change the cables around on my 253T cause it drove me nuts

@noelcahill6707 4 жыл бұрын

How we doing mate I got the cub cadet cc800 u should take a look at it 33 inch deck

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Good thanks flat out at the moment even with rubbish weather! Hope your good! Cool ill check it out

@HitmanDarts 4 жыл бұрын

Stihl ... please be my friend too ... love you long time 😀

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Actully they asked me to be their friend 😘

@HitmanDarts 4 жыл бұрын

The Lawn Guy haha

@stevegeorge4495 2 жыл бұрын

You never mentioned the smooth roller. It’s the only downside for me with this mower. It spins on wet grass making the drive hard work at times.

@0815SeaBass 4 жыл бұрын

great German product

@GregsMowing 3 жыл бұрын

made in austria

@michaeljames7472 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good review, I’m just a bit concerned about the weight lifting it in and out of the van - any thoughts?

@TheLawnGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael, I would say of all the mowers around that size it's its one of the lighter ones. Most guys use ramps to get their mowers in and out of the van. I use a cut-off scaffold board.

@ollywardill1499 3 жыл бұрын

I took the plunge and bought one last year, great mower as far as collection goes, it boxes well even when wet. BUT the drive has now failed twice due to a cheap drive cog. So I am now again without and a mower. Last repair lasted less than a month. Brilliant in all other respects but sadly not fit for purpose. When will these companies stop using cheap parts in areas that need to be strong.

@nickwf70 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a year old, only used a couple of times a week probably 1.5hrs. Problems I've had. 1/ Blade brake clutch will not stay engaged because the mechanism on the handlebar and the lever are bending too flexible. Its already worn out to the point it cannot do it's job properly. A complete joke, I would expect this sort of engineering on a Chinese £300 mower in homebase 2/The drive belt is too slack and there appears to be nothing to re-tention it. Is this deliberate to protect the Micky mouse drive unit that is fitted, it looks much the same as the domestic version on my old Viking. Mb655. It doesn't look worn. If I was a professional mowing lawns all day how many weeks would it last? 2 or 3 ? Ridiculous. 3/ Metal Roller slips and spins on wet grass, on bumpy lawns it useless and I push it especially when set to cut low. 4/ handlebar where it folds in the middle, bolt has come loose several times. Again I think this could be better engineered to prevent flexing. I wonder if anything is improved on the 2022 model? Engine has been changed, no more Briggs and Stratton, well nothing wrong with that, good engine. Overall I'm disappointed payed £1340 I expect something well made. It's got great design features but over priced with this build quality, I could have brought a Honda HRD for the same money.

@wayneessar7489 4 жыл бұрын

Oooooo, it sure leaves a fine finish and a quality look! I was wondering a more general question about UK reviews, most don't say what there height of cut is, only the machines notch position. Would you please estimate how many centimeters or inches high your cutting?

@TheLawnGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne it sure does the cutting height is between 20-80mm so setting 2 would be a little over 30mm

@wayneessar7489 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy Thank you!

@russelldownesdownes5618 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still use the Hayter

@TheLawnGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Not if I can help it, I've got two 56 pros with brand new roller kits going on sale soon.

@russelldownesdownes5618 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnGuy why's that don't you rate them anymore.

@russelldownesdownes5618 3 жыл бұрын

Was told there quite slow speed what are your thoughts.

@russelldownesdownes5618 3 жыл бұрын

The smooth steel roller does it damage wet lawns as the Hayter has the grip roller grips pretty well.

@patrickmoughan1378 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm gardener by trade do you recommend and I'm still lawnmowers

@garyshindle6873 3 ай бұрын

Missed the bottom and wheels

@russelldownesdownes5618 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t cut short enough even on it’s shortest cut not like the Hayter does taking it back to the dealers tomorrow £1300 lot of money to pay my customers won’t be happy. I’m not the one for scalping but it wouldn’t even be able to do that anyway. Just going to keep my Toro Pro Stripe.

@ianpurcell7266 3 жыл бұрын

There a good mower and they are cheap but they are not a honda.I bought one to replace my HONDA HRH 536 HXE which was no longer needed.But that said the folding handle is good but the engine is a joke.The leavers are rough and not well thought out.