Lawn mowers and trimmers

Bushranger 36V Battery Powered 16″ Lawn Mower (BRU36V9501) review

Bushranger 36V Battery Powered 16" Lawn Mower (BRU36V9501)

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance
  • Quick release folding handle
  • Brushless motor
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range
  • Suitable for all lawns, only some trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will be the biggest limiting factor
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the battery takes a very long time (128 minutes)
  • Single handle height
  • No carry handle
  • Only OK mulcher performance

Recommended products

Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Grass cutting score – catcher
95%
Grass cutting score – mulching
63%
Ease of use score
85%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
80%
Battery life (min)
64
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
62
Noise at user's position (dBA)
77
Max lawn size (m2)
1066
Year tested
2022

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
20
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BRAT36V6500
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
128
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
80
Width of cut (cm)
40
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
85/55/45
Deck material
Steel
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on Handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, mulching plug, battery and charger, safety key and manual
Website
bushrangerpe.com.au

Cost

Price
$699.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Changes motor power dependent on resistance to the blades to save battery energy (most likely two modes: idle and max)
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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