The Stihl RT 4097 SX ride-on mower comes highly recommended by us here at Just Lawnmowers. Packed with high-specification features and extremely versatile and hard-working it’s easy to see why it’s gaining a huge amount of interest in the gardening world.
Offering an abundance of stand-out designs and very competitively priced, this is a ride-on mower that will give you a long service life and therefore offers you excellent value for money.
Ideal for lawns of up to around 6000m² the Stihl RT 4097 SX is comfortable and easy to operate. It features a side discharge which is suited to larger gardens, which are less formal. Because the Stihl RT 4097 SX ride-on mower does not have a grass catcher box it looks and feels more compact and is therefore much better at getting into smaller spaces and easier to manoeuvre than you might expect, and you will be able to mow your lawn with the utmost speed and efficiency.
The Stihl RT 4097 SX is designed for efficiency and precision, featuring a two-blade cutting system with an impressive 95cm cutting width. The angled blades ensure a clean and precise cut, while the innovative Grass Guide System directs grass inwards for a wider cutting area and lifts the grass for a neater, more uniform finish.
Achieving the perfect lawn lines has never been easier, thanks to the central cutting height adjuster. With eight cutting levels ranging from 35mm to 90mm, you can tailor your cut effortlessly using the conveniently positioned lever.
Activating the mowing deck blades is as simple as pressing a single button on the control panel, utilizing Stihl’s highly rated electromagnetic system for seamless engagement. As you mow, the side discharge system efficiently expels grass clippings, eliminating the need for a bulky grass collection box. This not only allows you to cover a larger area without frequent stops but also enhances fuel efficiency by reducing unnecessary weight.
For those who prefer a more eco-friendly approach, a mulching insert is available. This accessory transforms grass clippings into fine, nutrient-rich mulch, naturally fertilizing your lawn and promoting healthier growth.
Easy and simple to operate, the Stihl RT 4097 SX ride-on mower has a single pedal drive, and the hand lever allows you to switch driving directions with the greatest of ease. This gives you increased control and make it simple to manoeuvre even in more confined spaces.
Equipped with a powerful and hard-wearing Stihl EVC4000 452cc engine, the Stihl RT 4097 SX ride-on mower is powerful but surprisingly quiet. The 9-litre fuel tank is generous and means the ride-on mower will go for long periods of time without needing to be refuelled.
The generous cutting width of 95cm together with the variable cutting heights that range from 35-90mm enables the ride-on mower to tackle a variety of conditions in your garden, leaving you with a neat and tidy finish every time.
Easy and safe to operate, the Stihl RT 4097 SX ride-on mower features a low step and ample legroom to ensure your comfort at all time. You can adjust the driver’s seat without the need for tools and even the steering wheel has been ergonomically designed for your comfort. All the controls are easy to access and even the mowing deck blades can be engaged or disengaged at the push of a switch.
The RT 4097 SX comes with a 5 year extended warranty
Features:
- Turf tyres: The large turf tyres of the STIHL ride-on mower help to protect the lawn. Thanks to their rounded tyre design, they reduce the formation of driving tracks.
- 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 wheelbarrow.
- Central cutting height adjustment: The lever to adjust the deck cutting height is located directly next to the driver’s seat. It enables individual adjustment of the cutting height in up to eight steps.
- Grass catcher box with bow handle: The polymer grass catcher box can be emptied effortlessly from the driver’s seat simply using the curved shaped handle. The “dumper” design ensures optimum filling and residual-free emptying of the grass catcher box. Cleaning the catcher box is also easy.
- Robust frame: The robust frame construction gives the mower a high level of stability and driving comfort. The STIHL ride-on mowers compact design is great for using attachments such as the AGW 098 garden roller or PICK 300 tilting trailer.
- Spring-loaded and adjustable seat: The most comfortable seat position can be set without the use of tools. This allows individual adjustment of the driver’s seat to almost any body size.
- Low step: The low step on the STIHL ride-on mowers provides ample legroom and allows for comfortable access to the seat.
- Catching management system: The catching system guides the grass blades across the entire working width of the mowing deck. It helps to guide the grass towards the mowing blades for a more efficient cut.
- Single pedal drive: With the STIHL single pedal drive, the direction of travel can be conveniently switched between forward and reverse gear using a hand lever for quick manoeuvring. The pressure-sensitive pedal allows for precise control of the speed between top speed and standstill. The separate brake pedal ensures immediate stopping.
- Electromagnetic blade clutch (EBC): The mowing deck can be easily engaged and disengaged by a switch situated on the control panel.
Additional Features:
- Mulching function: With the mulch insert, the STIHL ride-on mowers can be converted into mulching mowers. The grass catcher box is simply removed and the mulch insert pushed into the grass catcher chute. 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, there is no need to dispose of the grass.
Technical Specification:
- Lawns m² – up to 6000
- Cutting width cm – 95
- Cutting height mm – 30-100
- Tank capacity l – 9
- Grass Catcher Box l – 250
- Engine type – B&S 3.130 Series PowerBuilt OHV
- Displacement cm³ – 344
- Nominal output – 6.5 kW / 8.8 PS
- Working speed rpm – 2.750
- Machine Length cm – 242
- Machine Width cm – 101
- Machine Height cm – 116
- Weight kg – 228
- Guaranteed sound power level LWAd [dB(A)] dB(A) – 100
- Sound pressure level dB(A) – 86
- Uncertainty factor, sound pressure level KpA dB(A) – 2
- Vibration value ahw m/s² – 2.6
- Uncertainty factor K Wheel m/s² – 1.3
- Vibration value ahw Seat m/s² – 0.98
- Uncertainty factor K Seat m/s² – 0.49
