Lawn mowers and trimmers

Stanley Fatmax 2 x 18V 51cm Push Mower (SFMCMW2651M) review

Stanley Fatmax 2 x 18V 51cm Push Mower (SFMCMW2651M)

CHOICE Expert Rating

84%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Brushless motor.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for most lawns that are maintained regularly, handle may be uncomfortable after long periods of time.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the battery takes a fairly long time (120 minutes).
  • Requires two batteries to run but the supplied charger can only fit one at a time.
  • Single handle height.
  • No carry handle.
  • Stalled often on very tall and thick grass at test site.
  • Very low to the ground which may only be practical for certain customers, highest cutting height is only 60mm.
  • Handle is wobbly even when tightened as much as possible.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
84%
Grass cutting score – catcher
93%
Grass cutting score – mulching
N/A
Ease of use score
74%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
50%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
93%
Battery life (min)
70
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
59
Noise at user's position (dBA)
76
Max lawn size (m2)
1449
Year tested
2022

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 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)
IPX1
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
SFMCB204
Battery voltage (V)
18 x 2
Capacity (Ah)
4
Charging time – claimed (min)
120
Cutting positions
5
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
60
Width of cut (cm)
49
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/35/30
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Handle
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, side chute attachment, batteries, charger, safety key, manual
Website
stanleytools.com.au

Cost

Price
$499.00

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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