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Makita 18Vx2 Brushless Lawn Mower (21″) – DLM535PG2 review

Makita 18Vx2 Brushless Lawn Mower (21") – DLM535PG2

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • Battery charge indicator on handle.
  • Charging the batteries is fairly short (60 minutes).
  • Brushless motor.
  • Ability to hold 4 batteries, using 2 at each time. Easy to switch to decide which battery set to use.
  • u0022Low Noise Modeu0022 reduces blade speed from 2800 to 2300 rpm to reduce noise.
  • 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 be the biggest limiting factor.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Single handle height.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Grass cutting score – catcher
97%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
76%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
60%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
80%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
97%
Battery life (min)
32
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
83
Max lawn size (m2)
720
Year tested
2022

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
38
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)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
115
Width of cut (cm)
53
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
165/35/20
Deck material
Steel
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery and charger, mulching plug, side chute, safety key, manual
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,199.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Ability to hold 4 batteries, using 2 at each time.
  • Easy to switch to decide which battery to use.
  • Ability to check battery level from handle.
  • "Low Noise Mode" reduces blade speed from 2800rpm to 2300rpm to reduce noise.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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