The RMA 243 from STIHL is a battery-powered push-along lawn mower designed for entry-level users looking to cut small to medium-sized lawns at home. Part of a new range of 2 Series battery-powered lawn mowers, it’s a lightweight and quiet mower that is fitted with innovative key features that make this the ideal choice for home gardeners.
This lawn mower is built with a sheet steel deck, has a 41 cm cutting width and single point height adjustment that is adjustable between 20 – 100 mm. The RMA 243 is part of the AK System range of tools and is powered by an AK 20 battery that is interchangeable with other machines across the range. There are two slots in the powerhead for two AK batteries, so when the first runs out of power you can quickly switch to the second. On a full charge with the recommended AK 20 battery you will be able to mow lawns up to 230 m2.
The RMA 243 has 4 different ways of mowing. No additional tools are required but we do recommend you refer to the owner’s manual before working. You can either:
Cut & collect with the grass catcher box fitted,Cut & drop by removing the grass catcher box,Side discharge with the flap that is integrated into the deck,Mulch with the multi-blade and mulching attachment,The comfort mono-handlebar allows easy access to the grass catcher box, making it easier to remove and empty when it’s full – plus, thanks to the fill level indicator on the grass catcher box you’ll know exactly when to empty the box too! The 52-litre grass catcher box is ergonomically designed and easy to fully open for fast emptying. The sturdy mono-handlebar is height adjustable and foldable for compact storage after use
Features & Functionality,The appearance and the actual characteristics of the product may differ from the illustrations.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE COMFORT HANDLEBAR,COMFORTABLE WORKING AND STORAGE. The comfort handlebar is only mounted on one side of the lawn mower, making it easier for you to remove the grass collection box. As the handlebar is height-adjustable, it enables you to mow your lawn comfortably and ergonomically. You can adjust it to your preferred height without using tools. As the handlebar is also foldable, the lawn mower can be compactly stored and transported.,SHEET STEEL HOUSING,FOR LONG-LASTING DURABILITY. With its torsion-resistant sheet steel construction, the housing of your lawn mower is highly robust for a long service life.,CENTRAL CUT-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOR LAWN MOWERS,FOR OPTIMUM MOWER RESULTS. You can adjust the cutting height on your lawn mower easily and in several levels. A scale shows the current height. Central cut-height adjustment allows you to optimally adapt your mowing to the conditions of the lawn.,CENTRAL CUT-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOR LAWN MOWERS,SMOOTH-RUNNING WHEELS,IMPROVE CONTROL. With robust and durable smooth-running wheels, you can keep track of your lawn mowing easily and effortlessly. Thanks to their traction and directional stability, these smooth-running wheels can be effortlessly manoeuvred to support careful and comfortable lawn maintenance.,FOLDING GRASS COLLECTION BOX,EASY EMPTYING. Your lawn mower is equipped with a folding grass collection box to make emptying clippings very straightforward. The fill-level indicator signals the right time for emptying. An airstream ensures dense filling while mowing, so you can make optimum use of the full volume of the box. The slats on the side of the box direct the air towards the ground, which protects you from dirt being swirled up.,POWER BOOST,MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE INCREASE. Thanks to intelligent electronics, STIHL power tools and batteries communicate with each other. If the device and battery are equipped with the POWER BOOST function, the battery always provides the maximum possible power for the respective application. In order to ensure optimum battery life, the device temporarily adjusts the power if it is used too intensively.,POWER BOOST,CONSTANT POWER,When using other brands of battery tools, the performance can sometimes decrease during work as the battery discharges. This isn't the case with STIHL battery-powered tools. Thanks to the intelligent electronics, your tool will work with consistently high power across the entire battery charge, until there is no energy left in the battery.,CONSTANT POWER,ENERGY RECOVERY,When the throttle is released, energy is recovered and fed back into the battery - which extends the battery life during use. ,ENERGY RECOVERY,FLOW-OPTIMISED BLADES,ENERGY-EFFICIENT WORKING. Flow-optimised blades mean your lawn mower uses less electricity; as a result, you can use cordless mowers to mow larger areas with the same amount of energy, even without charging. The blades trim the grass with minimal air resistance, making optimal use of the stored energy.,FLOW-OPTIMISED BLADES,CARRY HANDLE,EASY TO TRANSPORT. The practical carry handle positioned over the centre of gravity ensures that you can carry your tool very easily and without tilting.,IPX4 CERTIFIED,SPLASHWATER PROTECTION. The AP 200 S is IPX4 certified thanks to the encapsulated electronics and sealing of each individual cell. It means that the battery is protected against splashwater from all sides and can be used in rainy conditions.
All orders are delivered using our vans or our special courier service. Deliveries are normally made on mondays to fridays unless special arrangements has been agreed. Your order will be dispatched within 1 - 3 working days of receipt (or sooner) using the service you have indicated.
Please note that orders placed after 3:30pm on a working day, may be processed from the next working day. For example, if an order is placed by 4pm on a Friday and 1 - 3 working day delivery option was selected, the order will be processed from Monday and estimated delivery day of either Tuesday or Wednesday.
1 – 3 Working Days Delivery
- Order Value up to £90 Incl VAT - £6.95 Carriage
- Order Value over £90 Incl VAT - Carriage FREE
- For UK offshore, Highlands, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man there will be an additional carriage cost regardless of order value.
Next Working Day Delivery
- Next day delivery is available on all stock items ordered before 3:00pm (Monday – Thursday) irrespective of order value unless stated otherwise - £8.95 Carriage.
- Next Working Day Service is not available to UK offshore and Highlands.
- Next Working Day Service is not available on heavy items.
Saturday Delivery
- Saturday delivery is available on all stock items ordered before 3:00pm Friday irrespective of order value unless stated otherwise - £20.00 Carriage.
- Saturday Delivery Service is not available to UK offshore and Highlands.
- Saturday Delivery Service is not available on heavy items
Heavy Item Delivery
- Some products have been classified as a heavy item and will incur extra shipping charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery
Special Delivery Options
- Saturday Deliveries - Please contact us for carriage cost.
- Export Deliveries - Please contact us for carriage cost
Returns
- If, within 14 days, you wish to return an item for any reason the item must not have been used/opened and in resalable and working order, if this criteria is met the customer will be fully responsible for shipping the item/items back to us, this is to protect us from any form of collection fee we might experience and upon receipt of goods a refund will be issued should the item be in suitable condition.
Back Orders
- If your item is not in stock, we will back order for you. You will always be emailed with the expected delivery date and you will have the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait. A refund would be made in this instance.
Tax Charges
- For all orders placed for delivery within the UK or European Union, 20% VAT will be added. Orders placed for export outside of the EU can be supplied VAT free. Please contact us for details.