Makita DLM432Z Review

The Makita DLM432Z Cordless Lawn Mower is a well designed, adjustable and multi-functional mower with a wide coverage area of up to 575 square metres. It has a cordless design, and is powered by twin 18V (36V) lithium-ion LXT batteries. In terms of adjustability, the mower has 13 pre-set heights which can be changed with a simple lever. They range from 20mm to 75mm.

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Grass is handled in one of two ways. It's either collected in the extra-large 50 litre grass bag, or deposited back on to your lawn as a mulch. This mulch is often rich in nutrients and helps to make your lawn greener and healthier. For neat storage and easy transportation, the mower has a foldable design. It has an electric brake for safety purposes.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of tools and accessories. Their outdoor range includes chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, pruners, blowers, lawnmowers, grass shears, and more. They have a reputation for innovative and high quality products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Cutting Performance - The Makita DLM432Z Cordless Lawn Mower has a wide cutting width of 43cm. Its blade height can be adjusted between 20mm and 75mm, with an impressive 13 selectable positions. In terms of coverage, the mower is recommended for lawns up to 575 square metres in size. The mower has a single two tooth blade.
• Cordless - The mower is powered by twin 18V (36V) lithium-ion LXT batteries and has a battery capacity warning light. Note that batteries and the charger are sold separately.
• Grass Collecting / Mulching - The mower comes with a 50 litre grass box which holds a large amount of grass and allows for effective grass compaction. Note that this grass box has a full level indicator so that you know when to empty it. The mower also has mulching functionality, so you can make it drop collected lawn trimmings back on to your lawn as a mulch. This mulch acts as a kind of natural fertiliser.
• Foldable - The mower is foldable to allow for compact storage and easy transportation.
• Electric Brake - The mower has an electric brake for safety reasons.

Summary

All in all, the Makita DLM432Z Cordless Lawn Mower is a well designed mower with numerous features designed for functionality, practicality and convenience. It's ideal for lawns up to 575 square metres in size, and features 13 height settings between 20mm and 75mm. The mower is battery powered, offering you a high level of freedom, as well as more control. It's capable of not only collecting grass, but mulching too. We rate the Makita DLM432Z Cordless Lawn Mower 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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