Lawn mowers and trimmers

Kress 60V 46cm Brushless Self-Propelled Lawnmower (KG757E.9) review

Kress 60V 46cm Brushless Self-Propelled Lawnmower (KG757E.9)

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • Self-propelled drive with variable speed control.
  • Battery charge indicator on lawnmower.
  • Charging the battery is fairly short (50 minutes).
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Suitable for all lawns, little trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Self propelled drive bar takes up the entire handle, making it uncomfortable to use when not using self propelled drive.
  • Wheels can lock when trying to go backwards if bar is held.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
90%
Ease of use score
75%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
90%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
60%
Height adjustment score
60%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
77%
Battery life (min)
65
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
61
Noise at user's position (dBA)
77
Max lawn size (m2)
1258
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
5 year product / 2 year battery
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
28
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
KA3002
Battery voltage (V)
54
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
50
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
80
Width of cut (cm)
46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/30/35
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on Handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar, bar for self-propelled drive and dial for self-propelled drive speed
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery & charger, mulching plug, safety key & manual
Website
kress.com/en-au

Cost

Price
$1,207.00

Features

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

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