Lawn mowers and trimmers

Rover Challenger Mulch’n’Catch 11A-H1LE333 review

Rover Challenger Mulch'n'Catch 11A-H1LE333

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Blade control lever – engine stops almost instantly when the bar is released.
  • Quick-release handle for easy folding.
  • Wash nozzle for easy cleaning underneath the housing.
  • Snorkel for the engine to keep the dust away from the air filter.
  • Easy to convert from catcher to mulching mode.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Vibration of the handle is noticeable but not too uncomfortable.
  • Fairly heavy mower, and its difficult to push and manoeuvre.
  • Upturned rubber handle is adjustable for height, but holding the blade control lever becomes uncomfortable on the hands with extended mowing (spring is too stiff).
  • Cutting height requires a fair amount of effort to adjust.
  • The catcher if fiddly to remove and refit due to the lack of room for the hands.
  • The control lever is a little stiff to operate.
  • Starter cord requires strength in shoulders to pull.

Type

Drive type
Push
Cut type
Catcher/mulcher

Recommended products

Recommended

Sustainability

Warranty
2 years
Satisfaction score
79%
Brand reliability score
78%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Grass cutting score – catcher
92%
Grass cutting score – mulching
95%
Ease of use score
58%
Vibration score
60%
Pushing score
70%
Handle score
80%
Controls score
50%
Height adjustment score
60%
Starter score
50%
Catcher score
80%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
75
Noise level at user's position (dB)
88
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
150/18/18
Year tested
Pre 2019

Specifications

Main body material
Steel
Starter toggle location
Handle
Motor
Rover
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
20
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
50
Weight (kg)
32
Website
rover.com.au
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$479.00

Features

Wash nozzle
Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Key start
Self start
Snorkel for air filter
Chipper
Extra chute
Fuel tap

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