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Toro 17″ (43cm) eMulticycler Self-Propelled 60V Max Battery Mower (21844) review

Toro 17" (43cm) eMulticycler Self-Propelled 60V Max Battery Mower (21844)

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance
  • Self-propelled drive with variable speed control
  • Quick release folding handle
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress
  • Excellent catcher
  • Ability to switch between u0022Autou0022 and u0022Maxu0022 mode. Auto mode will change motor power dependent on resistance to the blades to save battery power. Most likely an idle mode and a max mode of running.
  • Suitable for all lawns, little trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Brushless motor.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the battery takes a very long time (120 minutes)
  • Terrible mulching conversion, need to flip over mower and click in mulching plug into place. Very awkward to put into place and remove. Larger chance it'll break during the conversion process.
  • Leaves patches of grass on the ground in mulcher setting
  • Can be difficult to change cutting height due to odd handle lifting and button mechanism
  • Only OK mulcher performance

Recommended products

Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Grass cutting score – catcher
97%
Grass cutting score – mulching
60%
Ease of use score
84%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
95%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
40%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
70%
Battery life (min)
60
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
81
Max lawn size (m2)
1123
Year tested
2023

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
Not available
Reliability score
Not available

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
27
Water resistance rating (IPX)
Not Stated
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Toro Flex Force 4.0Ah 60V (81850)
Battery voltage (V)
60
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
120
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
20
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
43
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
110/30/30
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar, with one pull bar for self drive and speed controller
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery & charger, built-in mulching plug, safety key & manual
Website
torocatalogue.com.au

Cost

Price
$929.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Adjustable handle for storage
  • Ability to switch between ""Auto"" and ""Max"" mode. Auto mode will change motor power dependent on resistance to the blades to save battery power. Most likely an idle mode and a max mode of running.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range."

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