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Makita DLM380Z review

Makita DLM380Z

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good catcher performance.
  • Has carry handle.
  • Requires little effort to adjust the cutting height.
  • Very good catcher.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Battery charge indicator lights.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Does not have a mulcher.
  • Harder to push when set to the one of the lower settings as the body drags on the grass.
  • Safety control lever is not comfortable to hold.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Grass cutting score – catcher
87%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
75%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
60%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
82%
Battery life (min)
45
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
63
Noise at user's position (dBA)
82
Max lawn size (m2)
709
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

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

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
14
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BL1850B
Battery voltage (V)
18 x 2
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
45
Cutting positions
6
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
38
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
150/25/20
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, 2 x batteries, dual charger, starter key, literature
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$599.00

Features

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

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