Great review mate, in all honesty, it's a great mower 👌. Thanks for the mention mate, appreciate that 1 year on TH-cam 👍, your channel has grown and is of the highest standard, entertainment/information at its best, always a pleasure to watch, keep up the good work 👍👍
@@jasongardener3425 hi Jason I’m interested in buying this mower for the wet grass everyone else’s video says it’s great in the wet but when watching yours you wasn’t overly happy with the mower in the wet hand on heart what would you say👍
Great video andy. I have used this machine for a year now aswell and I absolutely love it. Only issue I had was the roller slipping a bit. Specially towards end of the season. A few adjustments and it's ready to go. Bags amazing in the wet. Keep up the good work mate
Yes it really is a great mower and I like it alot, apart from the roller!!! 😂. ITS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER which I'm sure is why it slips so easily. On wet grass it slides about all over the place and on bumpy lawns it slips which makes it harder to keep in a straight line or you have to give it a push to keep it going ... Have stihl (viking) designed it like this to improve the durability of the clutch and gearbox I wonder? 🤔 Small roller is easier to turn. Ok so most of the time this isn't a problem but compared with many other mowers I have used the roller is disappointing. Larger diameter with some ribs please STIHL because let's face it, most lawns are not perfectly flat.
Hi i love mine i only brought it this year i had a little problem with a missing bolt on the handle,that was fixed but today the hight adjust bar is out of wack with the actual height how did this happen and can it be fixed easy, tia
🌞Wish these were available in the US. My dealer has the battery powered unit, and I wondered about the strength of the single handle. Thank you for explaining that. Wish I could get a Stihl sponsor. 😎
The mono handle is very well engineered. I am very lucky to be a STIHL am ambassador. It is a shame that this machine is not available to you guys - Do you stripe your lawn?
The Fully Charged Gardener - Yes, I recently purchased an Allett Kensington 20H this year and started a TH-cam channel as well. My Bermuda stripes fairly well.
Seems a good mower. I have seen complaints about it slipping in the wet, i just dont know why they didnt make the roller ribbed...so easy. Anyway, 3rd world problems I suppose 😅 kinda tempted to buy this just to use as mower for the wet. I have a toro prostripe as my main. Just subscribed!
The Fully Charged Gardener not as good as yours 😅 for a roller mower with a fabric bag....as good as your going to get. Why cant they put plastic bags on more mowers, i dont know.
hi i have a honda izy 18inch deck, and at my age now im finding it harder everytime to lift in and out of the van, would you reccommend a change too the RM 655 RS as an alternative mower, as i am now looking too go to all battery operated machines.
Bought mine in Sept 21 for commercial use and it’s been a nightmare on reliability. Stihl basically told me to get lost as it was being repaired under warranty which was no use to me as I couldn’t work without it every time it was repaired and refused to replace it. I’ve had repeated issues with the drive (3 times), handle bolt (2), throttle handle (3) and the front is too exposed and the throttle mechanism at the front has been damaged three times. I’d avoid getting one.
I brought one a year ago , we didn’t use it much but it picks up well in wet , the silly plastic handle broke and took ages for dealer to sort out, it seems to have slowed down a bit lately and making a knocking noise and looks like bearings have gone both ends, ours won’t cut on setting one and setting two is a bit high I wouldn’t buy another that’s for sure
Hi mate been watching your vid and others brought one yesterday £1300 simply just doesn’t cut short enough my customers asked me if I cut there grass. Going back to the dealers tomorrow to take it back find the Pro Hayters cut better it does look a nice mower but won’t be any good for me unless you can lower the blade some way .
Good review, have you had any issues with the HOC? Other reviewers did. The quick access to the drive belt is a nice idea, was on some older toros. If you could change anything about the mower what would it be?
Another great review; would be interested in your views on comparison to the RMA 765 V given the similar price point. Never worry about praising good quality kit, it's integrity that matters.
Hello. In your videos, you often mention that you like keep your machine clean and it really is... How do you do it? Are you using pressure washer (which btw is not recommended in the manual )....?
I have no doubt that it’s among the best lawn mowers out there but we’re nearing the year 2021; progress. Why would one consume 5 hours/weekly for pushing this stuff around instead of getting a robotic lawn mower?
@@Sthilboy56 ; they're expensive and don't last as long but the lawn looks always perfect and we're talking about one work month worth of hours saved. This lawn mower here is certainly not meant for fiddly areas; too heavy and big.
@@irionpleione8312 I can definitely see what you mean about robot mowers and time, but all the lawns I do, have to be striped and honestly for a big mowers it's very manoeuvrable
@@jasongardener3425 Home use is different; one does it in his free time and if all the hours that go into lawn care can be re-allocated to other gardening tasks, just imagine the possibilities! As for paying for the lawn to be striped two times per week, even the robots are cheap in comparison. Frankly I haven’t installed the robotic lawn mower yet, considering one has to put that wire along the perimeter; they were all promising a solution to that, but only Husqvarna is close to solving this issue with their EPOS. I guess that if I keep waiting for the wire-free robot, I might need to buy this lawn mower here.
Hi, the simple answer is - The stripes. Robotic mowers are fantastic bits of kit. When the day comes that they can create lawn patterns, we will have one buzzing around that lawn 😀
Do you not get a cylinder mower for winning the creative stripes competition? That does look like a nice mower however I find the cut of a cylinder mower is far higher than any rotary I've used.
Good looking machine! I'd definitely give it a go if i havent purchased a Honda HRX it's still waiting for unboxing. great review by the way also I have a question: Are those Stihl shoes on ya? If so I'd like to hear an honest opinion about them from you. I'm searching for the perfect mower shoes for years for Im walking serious milage behind the machines. Cheers mate!
@@1234loci Pretty good - you will easily get a season out of them - Although I do wear a different pair of waterproof rubber boot when it is very wet in winter.
Very interesting mower. . Like it. Why do the mowers in England or out side of the US. Have rollers and not wheels in the rear.. I like different... and that it is
From what I have seen on social media, roller kits are becoming popular over in the US - maybe as the market develops you will see more roller mowers. We love our lawn stripes over here 😀
Last year I wasted £900 on a Mountfield sp 505r, purely on the basis of the old model that was outstanding. Big mistake, it's a pile of shit! The company basically washed their hands of it! Lesson learnt. Will be ordering the Stihl RM655 RS in the next week or so, my phenomenal KAAZ will be doing the work until then! Thanks for confirming what I should have done last year!! 👍
Mowers are a funny thing. what works perfectly for one persons use, just doesn't work for another. there are so many variables. thank you for watching :)
not once showing actual operation.... turning around, backing out of a tight spot, etc- only shows straight going- edits out all the parts that would have been interesting.
@@TheFullyChargedGardener In any event, your video helped me to make a decision. I ended up buying the 655 V which is the finest mower I ever used. Thank you!
Will certainly look at one when my Honda dies
Another fantastic review pal and what a cracking year it's been for your channel. Onwards and upwards for more brilliant content 👍👍
😀 Thank you for all your support 👍
Great review mate, in all honesty, it's a great mower 👌.
Thanks for the mention mate, appreciate that
1 year on TH-cam 👍, your channel has grown and is of the highest standard, entertainment/information at its best, always a pleasure to watch, keep up the good work
👍👍
Lovely chap hey!! How much did you pay for him to say that 😉😁
@@ParkersGardens bought cheap, only cost 5 jars of coffee ☕😂😂
@@jasongardener3425 Bargain 👍😀
😀 Thank you - very kind of you. Hard to believe it has been a year already. It is true what they say, time flies when you are having fun.
@@jasongardener3425 hi Jason I’m interested in buying this mower for the wet grass everyone else’s video says it’s great in the wet but when watching yours you wasn’t overly happy with the mower in the wet hand on heart what would you say👍
Always enjoy a review once the machine has had real world use, very informative. Thanks 👍
😀 Thank you
Great video andy. I have used this machine for a year now aswell and I absolutely love it. Only issue I had was the roller slipping a bit. Specially towards end of the season. A few adjustments and it's ready to go. Bags amazing in the wet. Keep up the good work mate
😀 Cool - Thank you.
Yes it really is a great mower and I like it alot, apart from the roller!!! 😂. ITS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER which I'm sure is why it slips so easily. On wet grass it slides about all over the place and on bumpy lawns it slips which makes it harder to keep in a straight line or you have to give it a push to keep it going ... Have stihl (viking) designed it like this to improve the durability of the clutch and gearbox I wonder? 🤔 Small roller is easier to turn. Ok so most of the time this isn't a problem but compared with many other mowers I have used the roller is disappointing. Larger diameter with some ribs please STIHL because let's face it, most lawns are not perfectly flat.
New to your channel. Happy to subscribe. I'm picking this machine up on Monday of next week. A big investment. But I can't wait.
Just ordered mine. Excited. Nice one for the thorough review
😀 Cool.
Thank you for watching 👍
Thanks for another great video with your honest review I’ve now bought one of these machines keep up the good work. Mark
Cool. It really is a great bit of kit.
Thank you for watching.
Nice to see it after a year. I did think it would fail in areas but looks like I was wrong.. good one mate
😀 Thank you. It is a great machine.
another enjoyable and informative review mate. ps congrats on the win the award.
😀 Thank you
It's a Viking only in Orange ,,,I owned 2 Vikings,,great mowers..But both had drive issues,,so sold them,💯👍💯
Hi i love mine i only brought it this year i had a little problem with a missing bolt on the handle,that was fixed but today the hight adjust bar is out of wack with the actual height how did this happen and can it be fixed easy, tia
Your best option is to visit your local stihl dealer, they will be able to help.
🌞Wish these were available in the US. My dealer has the battery powered unit, and I wondered about the strength of the single handle. Thank you for explaining that. Wish I could get a Stihl sponsor. 😎
The mono handle is very well engineered. I am very lucky to be a STIHL am ambassador. It is a shame that this machine is not available to you guys - Do you stripe your lawn?
The Fully Charged Gardener - Yes, I recently purchased an Allett Kensington 20H this year and started a TH-cam channel as well. My Bermuda stripes fairly well.
Seems a good mower. I have seen complaints about it slipping in the wet, i just dont know why they didnt make the roller ribbed...so easy. Anyway, 3rd world problems I suppose 😅 kinda tempted to buy this just to use as mower for the wet. I have a toro prostripe as my main. Just subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing. Does the pro stripe struggle in the wet? I have not used one.
The Fully Charged Gardener not as good as yours 😅 for a roller mower with a fabric bag....as good as your going to get. Why cant they put plastic bags on more mowers, i dont know.
Good video, great mower. - also, what's the make of your wheel barrow? - I'm considering getting a Belle Warrior.
😀 Thank you. The barrow is Haemmerlin colossus 👍
Just one other question, how easy is it to push across gravel drives or paths? Can gravel get stuck in the roller?
hi i have a honda izy 18inch deck, and at my age now im finding it harder everytime to lift in and out of the van, would you reccommend a change too the RM 655 RS as an alternative mower, as i am now looking too go to all battery operated machines.
Bought mine in Sept 21 for commercial use and it’s been a nightmare on reliability. Stihl basically told me to get lost as it was being repaired under warranty which was no use to me as I couldn’t work without it every time it was repaired and refused to replace it. I’ve had repeated issues with the drive (3 times), handle bolt (2), throttle handle (3) and the front is too exposed and the throttle mechanism at the front has been damaged three times. I’d avoid getting one.
maybe you should just take better care of your equipment. After all, it earns your living
maybe you should just take better care of your equipment. After all, it earns your living
How in earth do you know he hasn't taken care of it? @@brabus8317
@@brabus8317 good one genius.
I liked it a year ago and I Stihl like it now👍great video by the way 😁
😀 Thank you - it is a great mower.
I brought one a year ago , we didn’t use it much but it picks up well in wet , the silly plastic handle broke and took ages for dealer to sort out, it seems to have slowed down a bit lately and making a knocking noise and looks like bearings have gone both ends, ours won’t cut on setting one and setting two is a bit high
I wouldn’t buy another that’s for sure
Great review Andy and a great bit of kit👍🏼
😀 Thank you
Great review definitely a mower to consider thank you 👍
😀 Thank you for watching
Great video, what height of cut in cm do you normally aim for ?
thank you for the review mate, you’ve tempted me to make a purchase!
It is a great mower - produces some Bootiful stripes.
Thank you for watching 👍
Hi mate been watching your vid and others brought one yesterday £1300 simply just doesn’t cut short enough my customers asked me if I cut there grass. Going back to the dealers tomorrow to take it back find the Pro Hayters cut better it does look a nice mower but won’t be any good for me unless you can lower the blade some way .
@@russelldownesdownes5618 How low do you cut??
@@TheFullyChargedGardener I cut on a number 2 with the Pro Hayter would say 16-19mm
@@russelldownesdownes5618 Fair play you are cutting short. Have you considered using a cylinder mower if you are cutting that short?
Love the stihll strimmers but Is this mower better as a Honda or huskvana ?
This is a great mower, performs really well in the wet and leaves a beaut finish.
I am really pleased with it.
Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener thanks might get one
Good review, have you had any issues with the HOC? Other reviewers did. The quick access to the drive belt is a nice idea, was on some older toros. If you could change anything about the mower what would it be?
The only issue I had, was the belt popped off once. If I could change one thing about the machine, it would be to have it battery powered.
How do you change the oil? Tilt on side same as Honda Pro rollers thanks
Another great review; would be interested in your views on comparison to the RMA 765 V given the similar price point. Never worry about praising good quality kit, it's integrity that matters.
I do have more videos with the RMA 765 v coming up. If this RM 655 RS was a battery machine, that would be awesome 😀
Hello. In your videos, you often mention that you like keep your machine clean and it really is... How do you do it? Are you using pressure washer (which btw is not recommended in the manual )....?
I use a snowfoam - just spray is on, leave for a couple min, then rinse off.
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I certainly like what I've seen here , congrats on your winning that award as well mate. Cheers from P.A. in America.
😀 Thank you
Just bought one of these to replace my two stroke Victa's. At the very least, i should see a drop in fuel consumption.
Cool. Thank you for watching
What engine has it got?
Fantastic review, well done
😀 Thank you
I have no doubt that it’s among the best lawn mowers out there but we’re nearing the year 2021; progress. Why would one consume 5 hours/weekly for pushing this stuff around instead of getting a robotic lawn mower?
Irion Pleione robotic ones are expensive and only really work when you have one large area of grass , not really suited to many fiddly areas
@@Sthilboy56 ; they're expensive and don't last as long but the lawn looks always perfect and we're talking about one work month worth of hours saved. This lawn mower here is certainly not meant for fiddly areas; too heavy and big.
@@irionpleione8312 I can definitely see what you mean about robot mowers and time, but all the lawns I do, have to be striped and honestly for a big mowers it's very manoeuvrable
@@jasongardener3425 Home use is different; one does it in his free time and if all the hours that go into lawn care can be re-allocated to other gardening tasks, just imagine the possibilities! As for paying for the lawn to be striped two times per week, even the robots are cheap in comparison. Frankly I haven’t installed the robotic lawn mower yet, considering one has to put that wire along the perimeter; they were all promising a solution to that, but only Husqvarna is close to solving this issue with their EPOS. I guess that if I keep waiting for the wire-free robot, I might need to buy this lawn mower here.
Hi, the simple answer is - The stripes. Robotic mowers are fantastic bits of kit. When the day comes that they can create lawn patterns, we will have one buzzing around that lawn 😀
Nice one mate 🧡
😀 Thank you
What mower did you have before this one ??
It was a Honda (can’t remember which model it was)
Do you not get a cylinder mower for winning the creative stripes competition? That does look like a nice mower however I find the cut of a cylinder mower is far higher than any rotary I've used.
Hi, I did indeed win a cylinder mower in the competition.
Cylinder mowers are fantastic bits of kit, that leave a beautiful finish.
Good looking machine! I'd definitely give it a go if i havent purchased a Honda HRX it's still waiting for unboxing. great review by the way also I have a question: Are those Stihl shoes on ya? If so I'd like to hear an honest opinion about them from you. I'm searching for the perfect mower shoes for years for Im walking serious milage behind the machines. Cheers mate!
Thank you 👍
I find the Stihl shoes very comfortable - More like wearing a pair of trainers, than a pair of boots.
Thank you for watching 👍
@@TheFullyChargedGardener And how is the durability? Thanks!
@@1234loci Pretty good - you will easily get a season out of them - Although I do wear a different pair of waterproof rubber boot when it is very wet in winter.
top work as always
😀 Thank you
Very interesting mower. . Like it.
Why do the mowers in England or out side of the US. Have rollers and not wheels in the rear.. I like different... and that it is
From what I have seen on social media, roller kits are becoming popular over in the US - maybe as the market develops you will see more roller mowers.
We love our lawn stripes over here 😀
@@TheFullyChargedGardener i like it to. Haven't seen any roller s
Nice when you get given it for free. Not sure I’m willing to risk £1400 when my Hayter 48 Pro keeps on going though.
😀 Thank you for watching
Great video Andy,
So was it you who won🤔
🤣 Did I mention I won? 🤣
When will it be available in the United States?
You would have to speak to Stihl USA about this.
"don't just bosch it out" 😂😂
Does it only cut stripes
It has a rear roller on it - So it wall always leave a stripe.
What stihl do you recommend that is as good as this but does not leave stripes thank you
Is it rm655 vs
Toooop
What happened to the RMA765
Not sure what you mean? The RMA 765 V is still here.
How much is it
Last year I wasted £900 on a Mountfield sp 505r, purely on the basis of the old model that was outstanding. Big mistake, it's a pile of shit! The company basically washed their hands of it! Lesson learnt. Will be ordering the Stihl RM655 RS in the next week or so, my phenomenal KAAZ will be doing the work until then! Thanks for confirming what I should have done last year!! 👍
Mowers are a funny thing. what works perfectly for one persons use, just doesn't work for another.
there are so many variables.
thank you for watching :)
not once showing actual operation.... turning around, backing out of a tight spot, etc- only shows straight going- edits out all the parts that would have been interesting.
👍 Thank you for watching
@@TheFullyChargedGardener In any event, your video helped me to make a decision. I ended up buying the 655 V which is the finest mower I ever used. Thank you!
@@danielukas 😀 Congratulations on your new mower - great to hear you are happy with it. Great bit of kit - once again. Thank you for watching 👍
Like my old huskvana better
😀 Cool. we all have our favourites
@@TheFullyChargedGardener yeah I'm going for a cobra 21 inch they look great
Does it require a fuel primer bulb pump 3 times before start?
No - Just set the throttle leaver to full throttle and pull the starter cord 😀