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Makita LM430DWB review

Makita LM430DWB

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance with the catcher.
  • Easy to push even with extended use.
  • Excellent handle comfort.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Cutting height is easy to adjust.
  • The catcher is very easy to empty which is helped by a second handle.
  • Two carry handles.
  • Battery charge tester indicator lights.
  • Very short claimed charging time – 1 hour.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noticeable and annoying vibration, uncomfortable on the hands.
  • Mesh type catcher lets small clippings and dust through.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Grass cutting score – catcher
93%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
76%
Vibration score
55%
Pushing score
70%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
75%
Battery life (min)
16
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
84
Max lawn size (m2)
288
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
15
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Not recorded
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
2.2
Charging time – claimed (min)
60
Cutting positions
13
Lowest cutting height (mm)
18
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
43
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
145/15/15
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, blade spanner and turning knobs for securing handle, starter key, instructions
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$599.00

Features

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

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