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Ryobi RLM36X46L50HI review

Ryobi RLM36X46L50HI

CHOICE Expert Rating

86%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance using the catcher.
  • Very good performance in mulcher mode (but see bad points).
  • Good at cutting long grass.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Has carry handle.
  • Very easy to adjust the cutting height.
  • Very easy to push and manoeuvre.
  • Excellent handle comfort.
  • The catcher is easy to empty which is helped by a second handle.
  • The mulching adaptor is easy to fit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • It leaves clumps of grass behind occasionally when mulching medium length grass.
  • Mesh type catcher lets small clippings and dust through.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
86%
Grass cutting score – catcher
92%
Grass cutting score – mulching
88%
Ease of use score
82%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
63%
Battery life (min)
45
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
58
Noise at user's position (dBA)
74
Max lawn size (m2)
871
Year tested
Pre-2019

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
81%
Reliability score
81%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
15
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
Not recorded
Battery voltage (V)
36
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
180
Cutting positions
5
Lowest cutting height (mm)
15
Highest cutting height (mm)
65
Width of cut (cm)
46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/15/15
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
1 bar blade
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and four push buttons
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, mulching plug, screws and bolts for securing handle, starter key, instructions
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$629.00

Features

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

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