Lawn mowers and trimmers

Makita DLM432CT2 Combo Kit review

Makita DLM432CT2 Combo Kit

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Battery charge indicator on handle.
  • Requires very little effort to change cutting height.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Long grass cutting has to be done very slowly using push and pull method otherwise the motor will stall.
  • Has single handle height.
  • No mulching setting.
  • Requires both batteries in/charged to operate.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Grass cutting score – catcher
92%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
82%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
80%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
65%
Battery life (min)
53
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
64
Noise at user's position (dBA)
81
Max lawn size (m2)
954
Year tested
2021

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)
17
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BL1850B
Battery voltage (V)
18 x 2
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
110
Cutting positions
12
Lowest cutting height (mm)
20
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
43
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/15/15
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, safety key, manual
Website
makita.com.au

Cost

Price
$799.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Optional
Other features
  • Battery charge indicator on handle.

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