Makita DLM530Z Review

The Makita DLM530Z Cordless Lawn Mower is an excellent solution for extra-large lawns with an area as high as 2300 square metres. It has a large blade with a 53cm cutting diameter. This blade is also height-adjustable, with a wide range between 20mm and 100mm. Note that most mower blades can only be raised up to 80mm, so you get 20mm extra. The mower is cordless, meaning you're given more flexibility and freedom over where you mow.

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The mower is packed with features. These include an extra-large grass box (60 litres) and mulching functionality for depositing finely cut grass back on to your lawn. We like the mower's design. It's lightweight, easy to manoeuvre, and water-resistant (with a IPX4 waterproof rating).

About Makita

Makita are a brand of tools, accessories and outdoor products. Their garden range includes chainsaws, brush cutters, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, pumps, pressure washers, pruning extension poles, blowers, lawnmowers, grass shears, and more. They have a reputation for high quality and durable products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Cutting Performance - The Makita DLM530Z Cordless Lawn Mower is recommended for use on lawns up to 2300 square metres in size. To achieve such a feat, it has an extra-large 53cm cutting width. The blade has a wide ranging adjustable height that can be set in 10 stages between 20mm and 100mm.
• Cordless - The mower is cordless, and is instead powered by twin 18V (36V) lithium-ion LXT batteries. It also has a long-lasting brushless motor. Cordless mowers offer much in the way of freedom, and also remove the worry of accidentally catching the power cable in the blades. Note that batteries and a charger are not included.
• Design - The mower is lightweight, cordless and highly manoeuvrable. It features a durable design which includes the use of a steel deck.
• Grass Box - The mower features a large 60 litre grass box. Large grass boxes mean less time emptying and more time mowing. The box has a grass level indicator so that you can empty it when it's most convenient to.
• Mulching - The mower is capable of returning mulched grass back to your lawn. This mulch not only removes the need to empty the grass box, but it's also rich in nutrients and therefore fertilises your lawn, often making it greener and healthier.
• Water Resistant - The Makita DLM530Z is resistant to wet weather. It has an IPX4 waterproof rating.
• Child Lock - A child lock key prevents accidental start ups.

Summary

All in all, the Makita DLM530Z Cordless Lawn Mower is up to the job. It's perfect for extra-large lawns with an area of up to 2300 square metres. It has an impressive selection of cutting heights (between 20mm and 100mm), and is cordless for maximum freedom and a high degree of manoeuvrability. It's also lightweight, durable and has a large grass box, mulching functionality, a water-resistant design, and much more. We rate the Makita DLM530Z Cordless Lawn Mower 4 out of 5 stars.

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