Stiga Tornado 398e Battery garden Tractor 2026

The STIGA Tornado 398e Battery Garden Tractor (2026) is a large-area electric ride-on mower built for fast mowing without the noise, servicing, or fuel costs of a petrol machine. With its 98 cm twin-blade side-discharge deck and strong 4.5 kW electric drive, the Tornado 398e handles bigger lawns, paddocks, and rougher grass with the smooth, quiet feel that battery machines are known for.

The STIGA 398e uses the modular ePower Pro battery system, allowing you to run one or two batteries depending on the size of your garden. That flexibility means the STIGA Tornado 398e can comfortably cover up to 14,000 m² with two batteries, while still offering the simple one-pedal electric drive, digital dashboard and STIGA.GO app connectivity that make mowing sessions easier to manage. Suffolk Mowers supplies full support, servicing and parts backup for the Stiga Tornado 398e and the wider Tornado battery tractor range.

Overview

The STIGA Tornado 398e is built for owners of larger lawns who want the cutting capacity of a traditional ride-on mower without the upkeep of a petrol engine. Using STIGA’s ePower Pro battery system, the Tornado 398e delivers strong electric performance with far less noise, fewer moving parts and much lower maintenance requirements than petrol lawn tractors.

With its wide 98 cm twin-blade deck and side discharge system, the Stiga Tornado 398e is designed to cover ground quickly. It suits open areas where speed matters more than grass collection, such as paddock-style lawns, orchards, estates and large domestic gardens.

Electric Power with Real Mowing Capacity

One of the biggest strengths of the STIGA Tornado 398e battery tractor is its modular battery setup. The machine runs on STIGA ePower Pro batteries and can be fitted with either one or two depending on your mowing area.

• Run one battery for lawns up to around 7,000 m²
• Add a second battery to extend capacity up to approximately 14,000 m²
• Remove batteries easily for off-board charging if preferred
• No petrol, oil changes, filters or carburettor servicing required

This flexibility allows the Stiga 398e to adapt as gardens change or grow, and it also means owners can expand runtime later by adding another battery rather than replacing the whole machine.

98 cm Cutting Deck for Faster Mowing

The Tornado 398e uses a 98 cm twin-blade cutting deck designed for side discharge mowing. This setup is widely preferred for larger areas because it allows grass to exit the deck quickly, reducing blockages and maintaining cutting performance even when grass becomes longer or denser.

The deck design also improves airflow beneath the machine, helping the blades maintain consistent lift and cutting performance across the full width.

• 98 cm twin blade cutting deck
• 7 cutting height positions from 25–80 mm
• Side discharge for efficient mowing of large areas
• Reverse mowing capability
• Mulching plug included for recycling clippings when conditions suit

Many buyers choose the STIGA Tornado range specifically because it deals with heavier grass better than collecting tractors.

Smooth Electric Driving Experience

The electric transmission in the STIGA Tornado 398e gives the tractor a noticeably smooth and controlled feel compared with traditional ride-on mowers. Instead of gears or manual speed control, the machine uses a single pedal to regulate speed and direction.

• Single pedal electric drive control
• Quiet operation compared with petrol tractors
• Minimal vibration during longer mowing sessions
• Consistent torque from the electric blade motors

This makes the STIGA 398e particularly easy to drive for users upgrading from walk-behind mowers or older petrol ride-ons.

Digital Dashboard and App Connectivity

The STIGA Tornado 398e includes a digital dashboard that gives quick access to key information such as battery status and system alerts. The tractor also connects to the STIGA.GO app, allowing owners to monitor battery performance and manage charging schedules.

• LED dashboard display
• Battery monitoring and runtime tracking
• Charging schedule management
• Mowing session history via the STIGA.GO app

These features help owners keep track of battery usage and ensure the tractor is ready for the next mowing session.

Comfort and Practical Features

The Stiga Tornado 398e battery tractor is built with practical everyday use in mind. Features such as the comfort seat, LED headlights and pivoting front axle make the tractor easier to handle over longer mowing sessions.

• Comfort steering wheel and adjustable seat
• LED headlights for low-light conditions
• Pivoting front axle for smoother ground contact
• Front bumper protection
• Deck wash port for easier cleaning
• Storage compartment and cup holder

The included rear tow hitch also allows the Tornado 398e to tow garden trailers, rollers and spreaders, increasing its usefulness around larger properties.

How the Tornado 398e Fits Into the STIGA Range

The STIGA Tornado 398e sits within STIGA’s battery-powered tractor lineup as a large-area mowing machine with a wide deck and strong electric drive. It offers a similar mowing capacity to petrol Tornado tractors but with far lower maintenance and quieter operation.

For buyers needing more runtime or power, the next step in the range is typically the STIGA Tornado 598e, which offers greater battery capacity and performance for even larger areas.

Some customers still consider petrol Tornado models if they require unlimited runtime without charging. However, many domestic users now choose the Tornado 398e because of its quieter operation, reduced servicing requirements and smoother electric drive.

For owners looking to move away from petrol ride-on mowers while keeping strong cutting performance, the STIGA Tornado 398e provides a straightforward step into battery-powered lawn tractors.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions About the STIGA Tornado 398e Battery Garden Tractor