🌿 STIHL RM 655.1 VS vs Push Mower

🔧 STIHL RM 655.1 VS (Premium Self-Propelled)

• 53 cm (21″) aluminum deck
• ~173 cc / ~3.4–3.5 HP engine (Kohler or equivalent depending market)
• VarioDrive (variable speed self-propelled)
• Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) – stop blades without shutting engine off
• 70L grass bag
• Designed for lawns up to ~2,500 m² (≈0.6 acre)

👍 Strengths

• Very easy to use on large lawns
• Handles thick / wet grass better
• Saves major effort due to self-propel drive
• Professional cut quality
• Fast mowing on medium–large properties

👎 Downsides

• Expensive
• Heavier than basic mowers (~50 kg class)
• Overkill for small lawns
• Needs maintenance (engine, drive system)