STIHL RT 5097.1 Ride-On Lawn Mower – Wide-Cut, High-Capacity Performance for Larger Lawns
The STIHL RT 5097.1 is a high-capacity ride-on lawn mower designed to handle larger lawns and open spaces with ease, comfort, and precision. With a wide 95 cm cutting width, powerful twin-blade mowing deck, and electromagnetic blade engagement, it delivers a fast and flawless cut on lawns up to 6,000 m².
Equipped with a reliable STIHL EVC 4000 OHV engine (452 cc), the RT 5097.1 offers powerful, fuel-efficient performance while maintaining low vibration and smooth running. The hydrostatic drive system with single-pedal operation provides easy forward/reverse control, while the tight 75 cm turning radius ensures you can navigate around trees, borders, and paths without compromising cut quality.
Comfort is a core focus, with a fully adjustable spring-mounted seat, ergonomic controls, and a high-capacity 250-litre grass catcher that can be emptied easily from the seat using a telescopic lever. The central cutting height adjuster allows easy selection of 8 cutting positions from 30–100 mm, ensuring optimal results for all grass types and conditions.
✅ Key Benefits:
95 cm twin-blade cutting deck – covers large areas quickly
250 L grass catcher box – emptied from the seat with telescopic lever
Hydrostatic drive with single-pedal control – smooth and intuitive handling
Tight 75 cm turning radius – manoeuvres easily around obstacles
Electromagnetic blade clutch (EBC) – for instant blade engagement
Cutting height adjustment (30–100 mm) – central lever with 8-step settings
STIHL OHV engine (452 cc) – dependable, quiet, and fuel-efficient
Adjustable comfort seat – supports longer mowing sessions
Grass guide system – optimised edge trimming
Tool-free bonnet access – for quick maintenance
Ideal for private estates, sports fields, schools, and large gardens
🧰 What’s Included:
1x STIHL RT 5097.1 Ride-On Lawn Mower
1x 250 L Grass Catcher Box
1x Instruction Manual
⚙️ Optional Accessories Available (sold separately):
Mulching kit
Trailer hitch
Battery charger
Spare/replacement blades
| Brand | Stihl |
|---|---|
| Cutting width (cm / inches) | 95 |
| Mulch mower unit | Yes |
| Rain sensor | Yes |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 250 |
| Maximum lawn area (m²) | 6000 |
| Weight (kg) | 228 |
| Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 86 |
| Sound power level (dB(A)) | 100 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 452 |
| Vibration level left / right (m/s²) | 0.98 / 2.60 |
| Tank volume (l) | 9 |
| Uncertainty factor Sound pressure level K (dB(A)) | 2 |
| Engine type | STIHL EVC 4000 |
| Uncertainty factor Vibration Level K (m/s²) | 0.49 / 1.30 |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Tool L × W × H (cm) | 206 × 98 × 115 |
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