Lawn mowers and trimmers

Ryobi 36V 46cm Lawnmower 4.0Ah Kit (R36LMW24) review

Ryobi 36V 46cm Lawnmower 4.0Ah Kit (R36LMW24)

CHOICE Expert Rating

91%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance
  • Quick release folding handle
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for all lawns, only some trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor.
  • Brushless motor
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the battery takes a very long time (160 minutes).

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
91%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
83%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
60%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
72%
Battery life (min)
34
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
59
Noise at user's position (dBA)
77
Max lawn size (m2)
658
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
4 year product (6 if registered) / 3 year battery
Country of origin
Vietnam
Satisfaction score
81%
Reliability score
81%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
23
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
R36BTY4
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
160
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
180/35/40
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery & charger, safety key & manual
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$629.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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