RM 655 YS
Petrol lawn mower with hydrostatic wheel drive, blade brake clutch, 53 cm cutting width and 70 l grass box for large gardens.
Product description
The STIHL RM 655 YS petrol lawn mower can be set up to match your individual requirements for maintaining large lawns of up to 2,500 m². The drive with hydrostatic transmission allows infinitely variable speed adjustment over a wide range. Because hydrostatic oil is used to transmit power, no mechanical components apart from the throttle lever are needed – considerably reducing maintenance compared with conventional transmissions. With comfort features such as the 3-in-1 function for cutting, collecting and mulching and the practical blade brake clutch, it leaves nothing to be desired. The smooth-running and powerful Kawasaki OHV engine offers plenty of power, even when the grass has grown a little longer. The housing is made of durable aluminium with replaceable scuff strips.
Key features
- Powerful petrol lawn mower with 53 cm cutting width for lawns up to 2,500 m²
- Low-maintenance hydrostatic wheel drive with a wide, infinitely variable range (0–6.3 km/h)
- Powerful, smooth-running Kawasaki OHV engine
- Blade brake clutch: grass box can be emptied without restarting the engine
- Aluminium housing with replaceable scuff strips
- Folding 70-litre grass box with fill level indicator
Highlights
Low-maintenance hydrostatic drive
Instead of many mechanical components, a hydrostatic transmission varies the speed seamlessly – noticeably reducing maintenance.
Powerful Kawasaki engine
The smooth-running 179 cm³ OHV engine delivers plenty of power even in longer or denser grass.
Blade brake clutch for extra comfort
The blade can be decoupled from the engine – so you can empty the grass box without restarting the engine.
Technical data
| Cutting width | 53 cm |
| Cutting height | 25 – 85 mm, 7-position central adjustment |
| Grass box capacity | 70 l |
| Drive | Hydrostatic drive, 0 – 6.3 km/h infinitely variable |
| Engine type | FJ 180 V KAI OHV (Kawasaki) |
| Displacement | 179 cm³ |
| Rated output | 2.9 kW / 3.9 hp |
| Rated speed of cutting tool | 2,800 rpm |
| Weight without fuel | 56 kg |
| Recommended lawn area | up to 2,500 m² |
| Guaranteed sound power level LWA | 98 dB(A) |
In the box
- 1× STIHL RM 655 YS petrol lawn mower
- 70-litre grass box with fill level indicator
- Operating instructions
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is hydrostatic wheel drive?
With hydrostatic drive, power is transmitted via hydrostatic oil instead of mechanical components. This allows particularly fine, infinitely variable speed control with low maintenance.
What is the difference between the RM 655 YS and the RM 655 VS?
Instead of Vario wheel drive, the RM 655 YS has a hydrostatic drive with a wider speed range and a more powerful Kawasaki engine.
How heavy is the RM 655 YS?
The RM 655 YS weighs 56 kg without fuel.
Safety information & manufacturer details
Using a petrol lawn mower requires prior instruction in the operation and safety features of the machine, particularly regarding the rotating cutting blade, handling fuel and engine maintenance.
Only start and refuel the engine outdoors, and make sure that no children, bystanders or animals are in the work area while mowing.
If you are unsure about operation or maintenance, we recommend personal instruction from an authorised STIHL dealer.
- Read the operating instructions and safety information in full before first use.
- Always remove the spark plug cap before carrying out maintenance.
- Use the lawn mower only for its intended purpose.
Manufacturer information
STIHL Vertriebszentrale AG & Co. KG
Robert-Bosch-Straße 13
64807 Dieburg, Germany
Phone: +49 6071 204-0
Email: kundenservice@stihl.de
