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Makita DLM431PT2 review

Makita DLM431PT2

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Wheel: Ball bearing with a flange nut.
  • Battery charge indicator on mower.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Requires both batteries in/charged to operate.
  • No mulching setting.
  • The cutting height lever requires a fair amount of effort to adjust.
  • Leaves trails of cuttings behind in catcher setting.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Grass cutting score – catcher
77%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
74%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
60%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
63%
Battery life (min)
51
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
69
Noise at user's position (dBA)
85
Max lawn size (m2)
918
Year tested
2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 years for mower, 2 years for batteries and charger
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
16
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BL1850B
Battery voltage (V)
18 x 2
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
90
Cutting positions
13
Lowest cutting height (mm)
20
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
43
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
150/15/20
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, 2 x batteries, charger, starter key, manual
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$699.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • None to mention.

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