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Black & Decker EMax32 review

Black & Decker EMax32

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%
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Good points

Good Points

  • The catcher is easy to empty which is helped by a second handle.
  • Has carry handle.
  • Fitted with a 12 metre power cord.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK performance when cutting long grass
  • When set to the lowest setting the body drags on the grass and becomes tiring
  • The handle may be too low for some and it also wobbles a lot while pushing the mower
  • Only OK controls; the lever requires a fair bit of effort to pull in
  • Borderline for changing the cutting height; need to turn the mower over to move the front and rear spring loaded axles in the desired settingu003c/bru003e
  • The gaps are too big between the three height settings
  • Mesh-style ventilation grills on the sides of the catcher let small clippings and dust through.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
66%
Grass cutting score – catcher
71%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
60%
Vibration score
75%
Pushing score
60%
Handle score
50%
Controls score
60%
Height adjustment score
50%
Power source score
50%
Catcher score
65%
Battery life (min)
N/A
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
82
Max lawn size (m2)
N/A
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Electric
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
7
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
N/A
Battery model number
Not recorded
Battery voltage (V)
N/A
Capacity (Ah)
N/A
Charging time – claimed (min)
N/A
Cutting positions
3
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
65
Width of cut (cm)
32
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/15/15
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull handle
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, screws and bolts for securing handle, instructions
Website
blackanddecker.com.au

Cost

Price
$239.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
N/A
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Fitted with a 12-metre power cord.

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