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Ryobi RLM36X46S52 review

Ryobi RLM36X46S52

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Wheel: Solid sleeve busing with a washer u0026 clip.
  • Requires little effort to adjust the cutting height .
  • Telescopic handles.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • When set to the lowest setting the body drags on the grass and becomes tiring to push.
  • Leaves trails of grass behind on catcher setting.
  • Leaves patches of grass on the ground in mulcher setting.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Grass cutting score – catcher
75%
Grass cutting score – mulching
60%
Ease of use score
74%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
50%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
77%
Battery life (min)
76
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
62
Noise at user's position (dBA)
78
Max lawn size (m2)
1471
Year tested
2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
6 years for mower, 3 years for battery and charger
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
81%
Reliability score
81%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
17
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BPL3650D2
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
120 – 200
Cutting positions
5
Lowest cutting height (mm)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
145/25/20
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and two pull bars
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, mulching plug, starter key, manual
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$599.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Telescopic safety lock handles.

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