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Bosch CityMower 18 review

Bosch CityMower 18

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Note: that this model is now a different colour than the version we tested.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Long grass cutting has to be done very slowly using push and pull method otherwise the motor will stall.
  • No mulching setting.
  • Has single handle height.

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Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Grass cutting score – catcher
92%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
82%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
80%
Battery life (min)
28
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
60
Noise at user's position (dBA)
75
Max lawn size (m2)
365
Year tested
2021

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 years
Country of origin
Hungary
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
10
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
PBA 18V 4 Ah
Battery voltage (V)
18
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
95
Cutting positions
3
Lowest cutting height (mm)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
60
Width of cut (cm)
32
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
135/15/15
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and four pull bars / buttons
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, safety key, manual
Website
electroweld.com.au

Cost

Price
$399.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Can use same battery and charger for multiple Bosch products.

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