RT 4097 SX 4 Series Ride on Lawnmower
SKU: Stihl | ST-6165 200 0009
Key Features
- 95cm side-discharge deck, no grass catcher to empty
- 452cc STIHL EVC 4.000 engine, hydrostatic drive
- Suitable for lawns up to 6,000m²
- Electromagnetic blade clutch, adjustable seat
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- $3,010.00
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Product information & specifications
STIHL RT 4097 SX Petrol Ride-on Lawn Mower
Designed for UK homeowners, estates and grounds-maintenance professionals needing reliable, comfortable and efficient mowing performance over large lawn areas. The STIHL RT 4097 SX Petrol Ride-on Lawn Mower combines a powerful STIHL EVC 4.000 engine, easy handling and a smooth hydrostatic drive to deliver effortless cutting over medium to large lawns up to 6,000 m². With its 95cm side-discharge mowing deck, ergonomic operator seat and intuitive controls, this mower is ideal for fast, continuous grass cutting without frequent emptying stops.
Key Features & Benefits
- Powerful STIHL EVC 4.000 petrol engine (452cc): Reliable performance for continuous large-area mowing.
- Hydrostatic drive with single-pedal control: Smooth speed changes with direction switched via a hand lever, for easy manoeuvring.
- 95cm side-discharge cutting deck: No grass catcher box to empty, meaning faster, uninterrupted mowing on less formal lawns.
- Comfortable spring-loaded seat with easy access controls: Tool-free adjustable seat and ergonomic steering wheel for relaxed operation.
- Compact and manoeuvrable: Without a grass catcher, the mower stays compact and agile even in confined gardens.
- Robust steel frame for long-term durability: Built to handle demanding UK grounds conditions.
- Designed for medium to large gardens and estates: Suitable for lawns up to 6,000 m².
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | STIHL RT 4097 SX |
| Engine Type | STIHL EVC 4.000 petrol engine, 452cc |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic single-pedal drive |
| Cutting Width | 95 cm (37″), side-discharge |
| Cutting Height Range | 35-90 mm |
| Lawn Size Recommendation | Up to 6,000 m² |
| Turning Radius | 0.75-1 m |
| Weight | ≈ 197 kg |
| Seat | Adjustable spring-mounted operator seat |
| Chassis | Steel construction |
Why Choose This Ride-on Mower?
The STIHL RT 4097 SX is designed to make large-scale mowing quicker, more efficient and more comfortable. Its hydrostatic transmission allows smooth changes in speed, while the side-discharge deck eliminates the need to stop and empty a grass catcher — the right choice for larger, less formal lawns where collecting clippings isn't essential. A comfortable operator seat and intuitive controls ensure fatigue-free mowing across varied UK conditions.
Pairs Well With
Also Known As
Also searched for as: STIHL RT4097SX, STIHL side discharge ride-on mower, STIHL 95cm ride-on, STIHL hydrostatic garden tractor.
FAQs
Does the RT 4097 SX have a grass catcher?
No, it uses a side-discharge deck that distributes clippings across the lawn as you mow, ideal for less formal lawns that don't need collection.
What size lawn is it suitable for?
Up to 6,000 m², making it ideal for larger gardens and estates.
How is the drive direction controlled?
The single-pedal hydrostatic drive lets you control speed, while direction is switched using a hand lever.
What is the cutting width?
95cm (37″), with cutting height adjustable across 35-90mm.
How are the mowing deck blades engaged?
With a simple switch on the control panel, using an electromagnetic blade clutch system.
| Max. Lawn area | up to 6000 m² |
| Cutting width | 95 cm |
| Cutting height | 35 - 90 mm |
| Gear type | Hydrostatic |
| Tank capacity | 9 l |
| Motor type | EVC 4000.1 |
| Displacement | 452 cm³ |
| Rated speed | 3100 rpm |
| Device weight | 197 kg |
| Device length without grass catcher box | 187 |
| Device width with mowing unit | 116 cm |
| Device height to seat | 115 cm |
| Turning radius | 0.8 m |
| Sound power level, guaranteed LWA | 100 dB(A) |
| Measured sound pressure level LpA | 85 dB(A) |
| Uncertainty factor, sound pressure level KpA | 2 dB(A) |
| Vibration level at seat | 0.5 m/s² |
| Uncertainty, vibration on seat | 0.25 m/s² |
| Vibration level at steering wheel | 2.8 m/s² |
| Uncertainty, vibration on steering wheel | 1.4 m/s² |
| CO2 | 773 g/kWh |
STIHL RT 4097 SX Petrol Ride-on Lawn Mower
Designed for UK homeowners, estates and grounds-maintenance professionals needing reliable, comfortable and efficient mowing performance over large lawn areas. The STIHL RT 4097 SX Petrol Ride-on Lawn Mower combines a powerful STIHL EVC 4.000 engine, easy handling and a smooth hydrostatic drive to deliver effortless cutting over medium to large lawns up to 6,000 m². With its 95cm side-discharge mowing deck, ergonomic operator seat and intuitive controls, this mower is ideal for fast, continuous grass cutting without frequent emptying stops.
Key Features & Benefits
- Powerful STIHL EVC 4.000 petrol engine (452cc): Reliable performance for continuous large-area mowing.
- Hydrostatic drive with single-pedal control: Smooth speed changes with direction switched via a hand lever, for easy manoeuvring.
- 95cm side-discharge cutting deck: No grass catcher box to empty, meaning faster, uninterrupted mowing on less formal lawns.
- Comfortable spring-loaded seat with easy access controls: Tool-free adjustable seat and ergonomic steering wheel for relaxed operation.
- Compact and manoeuvrable: Without a grass catcher, the mower stays compact and agile even in confined gardens.
- Robust steel frame for long-term durability: Built to handle demanding UK grounds conditions.
- Designed for medium to large gardens and estates: Suitable for lawns up to 6,000 m².
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | STIHL RT 4097 SX |
| Engine Type | STIHL EVC 4.000 petrol engine, 452cc |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic single-pedal drive |
| Cutting Width | 95 cm (37″), side-discharge |
| Cutting Height Range | 35-90 mm |
| Lawn Size Recommendation | Up to 6,000 m² |
| Turning Radius | 0.75-1 m |
| Weight | ≈ 197 kg |
| Seat | Adjustable spring-mounted operator seat |
| Chassis | Steel construction |
Why Choose This Ride-on Mower?
The STIHL RT 4097 SX is designed to make large-scale mowing quicker, more efficient and more comfortable. Its hydrostatic transmission allows smooth changes in speed, while the side-discharge deck eliminates the need to stop and empty a grass catcher — the right choice for larger, less formal lawns where collecting clippings isn't essential. A comfortable operator seat and intuitive controls ensure fatigue-free mowing across varied UK conditions.
Pairs Well With
Also Known As
Also searched for as: STIHL RT4097SX, STIHL side discharge ride-on mower, STIHL 95cm ride-on, STIHL hydrostatic garden tractor.
FAQs
Does the RT 4097 SX have a grass catcher?
No, it uses a side-discharge deck that distributes clippings across the lawn as you mow, ideal for less formal lawns that don't need collection.
What size lawn is it suitable for?
Up to 6,000 m², making it ideal for larger gardens and estates.
How is the drive direction controlled?
The single-pedal hydrostatic drive lets you control speed, while direction is switched using a hand lever.
What is the cutting width?
95cm (37″), with cutting height adjustable across 35-90mm.
How are the mowing deck blades engaged?
With a simple switch on the control panel, using an electromagnetic blade clutch system.
| Max. Lawn area | up to 6000 m² |
| Cutting width | 95 cm |
| Cutting height | 35 - 90 mm |
| Gear type | Hydrostatic |
| Tank capacity | 9 l |
| Motor type | EVC 4000.1 |
| Displacement | 452 cm³ |
| Rated speed | 3100 rpm |
| Device weight | 197 kg |
| Device length without grass catcher box | 187 |
| Device width with mowing unit | 116 cm |
| Device height to seat | 115 cm |
| Turning radius | 0.8 m |
| Sound power level, guaranteed LWA | 100 dB(A) |
| Measured sound pressure level LpA | 85 dB(A) |
| Uncertainty factor, sound pressure level KpA | 2 dB(A) |
| Vibration level at seat | 0.5 m/s² |
| Uncertainty, vibration on seat | 0.25 m/s² |
| Vibration level at steering wheel | 2.8 m/s² |
| Uncertainty, vibration on steering wheel | 1.4 m/s² |
| CO2 | 773 g/kWh |
STIHL Warranty
STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00- Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00- Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

