RM 448 T
"Stihl-engineered mid-petrol with monosense controls"
RRP New
£599
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£589
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£370
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★ 4.5 (332) · Value 7.8/10
Full RM 448 T review →
RM 248
"Stihl entry petrol — push only"
RRP New
£399
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£389
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£230
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★ 4.4 (222) · Value 7.8/10
Full RM 248 review →
Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Stihl sizing. The 448 has self-propel and a more durable engine; the 248 is push-only and cheaper. For under 600m² lawns the 248 saves £150 and one wear part; for everything bigger, the 448 is the right Stihl.
Spec-by-spec
| Stihl RM 448 T | Stihl RM 248 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £599 | £399 |
| Buy now | £589 | £389 |
| Used avg | £370 | £230 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Stihl EVC 200 | Stihl OHV 139cc |
| Cut width | 46 cm | 46 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 27 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | No |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | No |
| Bag capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Medium |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Value score | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Stihl build quality and dealer support
- Mono-handle design is comfortable
- Self-propelled with one-touch start
- Engine is quiet for a petrol
Cons
- Stihl-only parts mean dealer trips
- Slightly more expensive than equivalent Mountfield
- Mono handle awkward for tall users
Pros
- Stihl build quality at entry price
- Stihl dealer network nationwide
- 46cm cut decent for the money
- Quiet for a petrol
Cons
- Push-only is hard work
- Stihl-only parts mean dealer trips
- Entry Stihl engine not as durable as the RM 448 series
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