The CSTAR Machinery CSJ-QL500S crawler lawn mower uses a 500 mm cutting width and a compact 900 × 930 × 520 mm body. At 130 kg, it is intended for sites where access, transport weight and maneuvering space matter more than maximum cutting width.
Its cutting height can be set from 20 to 150 mm, while remote start and stop allow the operator to control the power unit from a distance. The listed configuration includes an RV225 power unit, a 24 V / 24 Ah electrical system, an integrated-circuit controller and a self-powered system.
Choose the QL500S for Restricted Access, Not Just a Smaller Cut
The mower deck is 500 mm wide, but route planning should use the complete 930 mm machine width. Gates, garden paths, rows and trailer openings all need additional operating clearance beyond the machine itself.
Compared with the 800 mm CSJ-QL800, the QL500S is 125 kg lighter and 270 mm narrower across the complete machine. That reduction can simplify loading and access, while the tradeoff is a narrower pass and a lower listed travel speed of 4 km/h.
This model is therefore better matched to divided sites, narrow approaches and jobs involving frequent repositioning. On broad, unobstructed areas, an 800 mm or 1,000 mm cutter may reduce the number of passes.
Manual Cutting-Height Adjustment Shapes the Workflow
The QL500S provides remote start and stop, but its cutting-height lifting method is manual. This distinction matters if the route includes frequent transitions between short grass and taller vegetation: the machine must be stopped and the height changed manually rather than adjusted from the remote controller.
For sites that use one consistent cutting-height setting, the manual arrangement may be a straightforward choice. The broad 20–150 mm adjustment range also gives more clearance at the upper end than the listed 20–100 mm range of the QL800.
The specification lists a 45° climbing ability. Treat this as a performance figure rather than a universal safe-mowing slope. Ground firmness, surface grip, cross-slope direction, vegetation and obstacles must be evaluated for the actual working area.
CSJ-QL500S Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CSJ-QL500S |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | 900 × 930 × 520 mm |
| Packaging Dimensions (L × W × H) | 950 × 990 × 670 mm |
| Machine Weight | 130 kg |
| Packed Weight | 170 kg |
| Cutting Width | 500 mm |
| Cutting Height | 20–150 mm |
| Cutting-Height Adjustment | Manual |
| Travel Speed | 4 km/h |
| Voltage / Battery Capacity | 24 V / 24 Ah |
| Starting Method | Remote-control start and stop |
| Listed Climbing Ability | 45° |
| Power Supply System | Self-powered system |
| Controller | Integrated-circuit controller |
| Standard Power Unit | RV225 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.2 L |
| Listed Fuel Consumption | 1.2 L/h |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 0.6 L |
Actual fuel use and climbing performance vary with vegetation, terrain, slope direction, machine setup and operating method.
CSJ-QL500S FAQ
Is cutting-height adjustment remote controlled?
No. The mower has remote start and stop, but the listed cutting-height lifting method is manual.
How wide must the access route be?
The complete mower is 930 mm wide. Allow additional clearance for safe steering and keep the remote operator away from edges, obstacles and bystanders.
What is the mowing efficiency of the QL500S?
No hourly mowing-efficiency figure is specified for this model. Estimate job time from the 500 mm cutting width only after accounting for overlap, turning, vegetation density and the actual terrain.
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Request a Quote for the CSJ-QL500S
Send CSTAR Machinery the narrowest access width, site area, vegetation type, desired cutting height, slope profile and transport limits. These details help determine whether the compact QL500S or a wider crawler mower is the better fit.
