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Victa VLM4018 Vforce+ Lithium review

Victa VLM4018 Vforce+ Lithium

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance in catcher and mulcher modes.
  • Very good at cutting long grass.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Has carry handle.
  • Very easy to push and manoeuvre.
  • Excellent handle comfort.
  • The catcher is easy to empty which is helped by a second handle.
  • The mulching adaptor is easy to fit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • The cutting height lever requires a lot of effort to adjust.
  • Mesh type catcher lets small clippings and dust through.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Grass cutting score – catcher
93%
Grass cutting score – mulching
98%
Ease of use score
78%
Vibration score
75%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
50%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
63%
Battery life (min)
23
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
63
Noise at user's position (dBA)
78
Max lawn size (m2)
435
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
83%
Reliability score
83%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
18
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Not recorded
Battery voltage (V)
40
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
120
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
15
Highest cutting height (mm)
65
Width of cut (cm)
45
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/10/10
Deck material
Steel
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, mulching plug, starter key, instructions
Website
victa.com/au

Cost

Price
$699.00

Features

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

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