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Ryobi 18V 37cm Lawn Mower 4AH Kit (R18XLMW24) review

Ryobi 18V 37cm Lawn Mower 4AH Kit (R18XLMW24)

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Best suited for smaller lawns and shorter / more regularly maintained grass. Can stall when encountering very tall grass.
  • Has a slot to store an extra battery.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK catcher performance.
  • Charging the battery takes a fairly long time (120 minutes).
  • All mowers were outside from 8:30am to 12:30pm. This was the only mower to overheat and required 2-3 hours of time in the shade before it could be started again.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Grass cutting score – catcher
63%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
81%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
63%
Battery life (min)
22
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
64
Noise at user's position (dBA)
80
Max lawn size (m2)
337
Year tested
2022

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
4 years for mower (6 if registered), 3 years for battery
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
81%
Reliability score
81%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
12
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
RB1840C
Battery voltage (V)
18
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
120
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
35
Highest cutting height (mm)
80
Width of cut (cm)
37
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/20/20
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and two handles
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, batteries, charger, safety key, manual
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$399.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Adjustable handle height with 2 set heights.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Has a slot to store an extra battery.

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