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Makita DLM461PG2 review

Makita DLM461PG2

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Excellent catcher performance.
Excellent mulcher performance.
Battery charge indicator on mower.
Claimed charge time for battery is fairly short 60 mins.

Bad Points

No handles for carrying.
Requires both batteries in/charged to operate.

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%

Grass cutting score – catcher

93%

Grass cutting score – mulching

95%

Ease of use score

81%

Vibration score

80%

Pushing score

80%

Handle score

80%

Controls score

90%

Height adjustment score

70%

Power source score

90%

Catcher score

78%

Battery life (min)

103

Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)

58

Noise at user's position (dBA)

76

Max lawn size (m2)

1993

Year tested

2020

Sustainability

Warranty (years)

2 years for mower, battery and charger

Country of origin

China

Satisfaction score

Not available

Reliability score

Not available

Specifications

Power source

Battery

Wheeled or hover

Wheeled

Weight (kg)

25

Water resistance rating (IPX)

IPX4

Battery

Li-Ion

Battery model number

BL1860B

Battery voltage (V)

18 x 2

Capacity (Ah)

6

Charging time – claimed (min)

60

Cutting positions

10

Lowest cutting height (mm)

25

Highest cutting height (mm)

75

Width of cut (cm)

46

Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)

130/50/25

Deck material

Steel

Cutting blades

1 bar blade

Control position

Handle

Control type

Safety switch and one pull bar

Items supplied

Mower, catcher, 2 x batteries, charger, mulching plug, starter key, manual

Website

makita.com.au

Cost

Price

$799.00

Features

Quick release handle

Rear deflector

Carry handle

Battery charge tester

Catcher

Mulcher

Other features

Quiet mode.

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