Lawn mowers and trimmers

Makita 18Vx2 480mm Lawnmower Kit (DLM480CT20 review

Makita 18Vx2 480mm Lawnmower Kit (DLM480CT20

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Battery charge indicator on lawnmower.
  • Quick release folding handle
  • Brushless motor
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range
  • Suitable for all lawns, little trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor
  • Very good catcher – Large opening and very easy to install.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the batteries takes a fairly long time (110 minutes)
  • Only OK mulcher performance – leaves patches of grass on the ground in mulcher setting.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
60%
Ease of use score
82%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
82%
Battery life (min)
42
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
64
Noise at user's position (dBA)
84
Max lawn size (m2)
851
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 year product (5 if registered) / 2 year battery
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
BL1850B
Battery voltage (V)
2 x 18
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
110
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
48
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
160/30/30
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Mounted on Handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, batteries & charger, mulching plug, safety key & manual
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$829.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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