Lawn mowers and trimmers

Metabo RM 36-18 LTX BL 36 (601716850) review

Metabo RM 36-18 LTX BL 36 (601716850)

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Claimed charge time for battery is fairly short 30 mins.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for all lawns, only some trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK mulcher performance – leaves patches of grass on the ground in mulcher setting.
  • Batteries are inserted directly from above, they're inserted in opposite directions which is unusual. The button to remove the batteries is also stiff and awkward to use.
  • Fairly difficult to fit and remove mulching adaptor.

Recommended products

Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
55%
Ease of use score
83%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
72%
Battery life (min)
79
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
61
Noise at user's position (dBA)
76
Max lawn size (m2)
1173
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 year product (if registered) / 3 year battery
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
625368000
Battery voltage (V)
2 x 18
Capacity (Ah)
5.5
Charging time – claimed (min)
30
Cutting positions
5
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
75
Width of cut (cm)
36
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
180/30/20
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 (2x) & manual
Website
metabo.com/au

Cost

Price
$759.00

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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