Lawn mowers and trimmers

Ryobi 36V HP Brushless 46cm Self-Propelled Lawn Mower 6.0Ah Kit (R36XLMW26) review

Ryobi 36V HP Brushless 46cm Self-Propelled Lawn Mower 6.0Ah Kit (R36XLMW26)

CHOICE Expert Rating

93%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • Self-propelled drive with variable speed control.
  • Battery charge indicator on handle.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress.
  • Ability to use 1 or 2 batteries for claimed extra power / time.
  • Eco (low power), Smart (load adapter), and Power (max) modes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline catcher.
  • Ryobi won't start when the catcher or mulcher is NOT attached. This is written on the catcher area of the mower but is not listed on the mower's error labels on the handle. When trying to start it without the catcher/mulcher, it will show the u0022overloadu0022 error which is confusing especially when mowing in high summer heat or thick brush.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
93%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
88%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
95%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
67%
Battery life (min)
39
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
83
Max lawn size (m2)
755
Year tested
2023

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
4 years for mower (6 if registered), 3 years for battery
Country of origin
Vietnam
Satisfaction score
81%
Reliability score
81%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
27
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-ion
Battery model number
BPL3660D
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
6
Charging time – claimed (min)
70
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
180/35/35
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar, with one pull bar for self drive and speed controller
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, batteries and charger, mulching plug, safety key, manual
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$899.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • Ability to use 1 or 2 batteries for claimed extra power / time.
  • Ability to check battery level from handle.
  • Eco (low power), Smart (load adapter), and Power (max) modes.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.

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