Mulching This model, like most cordless lawnmowers in this category, does not have a specific mulching feature. That is not to say you cannot add grass clippings to other organic material to create great compost. If you cut regularly, you could get away with leaving the grass collector off and let the clippings remain on the cut grass. Only do this if it is a minor trim. With zero emissions, lower noise and none of the maintenance associated with gas power equipment, the 18V X2 (36V) DLM432 Cordless Makita Lawn Mower is a welcome solution for efficient grass cutting. It’s powered by two 18V LXT batteries for maximum power and run time, but without leaving the 18V LXT battery platform. The Makita DLM431Z uses a safety button so cannot be started accidentally. The overall design makes for safe and easy movement. The electric brake further adds to the safety features of this model. There is no separate safety key with this mower. Makita DLM432CT2 Twin 18v LXT Cordless 430mm Lawn Mower Inc 2x 5.0Ah Batteries & 1x Twin Port Charger Makita has found a good balance between speed, power and ease of use. This is a great choice for medium and large size lawns.

The DLM432 is a high-performance cordless machine that takes full advantage of Makita’s incredibly popular LXT range of 18-volt Lithium-ion batteries. The mower takes two batteries at once and connects them in series to deliver 36 volts to the motor, allowing for better torque to the blade. The DLM432 is a high-performance cordless machine that takes full advantage of Makita’s incredibly popular LXT range of 18 volt Lithium-ion batteries. The mower takes two batteries at once and connects them in series to deliver 36 volts to the motor, allowing for better torque to the blade. The Makita DLM431Z has a largish footprint due to the width of the mower. The 2 screw clips on the side of the handles allows for the top handle to be folded down to reduce storage space. A further 2 larger screws near the base of the mower allow the upper and lower bars to be folder down, again reducing storage.

Makita 191D46-2 Mulching Plug for DLM382 and DLM432 Cordless Lawn Mowers

Another outstanding feature of this model is that is has a good sized 50-Litre grass collector. This will also add to the speed to which you can mow the lawn as it means fewer trips to empty it out. Better still, it is really easy to remove or replace and has a level indicator so you know when to empty it out.

As with many cordless models and lawnmowers designed for small to medium gardens, this lawnmower does not have a rear roller for stripes. While a great feature in certain circumstances, it does require regular mowing and acute operation. It is not ideal for all gardens.An additional element is a current limiter that will reduce noise and vibration while preventing any overload. XPT (eXtreme Protection Technology) dust and drip-proof performance is enhanced for use in bad weather The lever is super simple to adjust and will let you move from 20mm to 75mm. Numerous factors will determine the ideal height to cut your grass but the Makita DLM431Z will cater to all your requirements. What’s more, is that it does it in seconds with no effort required. A great feature not found on other cordless mowers is the dual battery gauge on the upper part of the bars, making is easy and convenient to see the power left in each of the two batteries, nice touch Makita! The brand is well established and trusted and this popular lawnmower is well received by customers. It has proved to be reliable, durable and perfectly suited to medium and large sized lawns.

The grass collector on this Makita is semi rigid construction, meaning it has a hard plastic top and bottom but a cloth central surround. The advantage of this type of collector is when it comes to storage as the grass collector will fold flat nicely. The disadvantage of this design is the cloth surround can get damaged and torn more easily than a completely solid construction. Having said that the cloth webbing material used is what you would expect from Makita, good quality that should last well if looked after. The features of this Makita DLM431Z mower speak for themselves. It is fast, robust and easy to move. The 43cm cutting width and a big grass collection box will save you time and effort.For ease of use, the DLM432 lawnmower has a single lever for height adjustment, which is much more convenient than having to set the height individually at each wheel. It has 13 different cutting heights, as low as 20mm and as high as 75mm, allowing you to select the perfect cutting height depending on the application. Recommended for lawns up to 575m². Definitely one of the outstanding features of this lawnmower is that you get an amazing 13 options to adjust your cutting height. This is more than average and allows for precision height cutting. This is an important aspect of creating the perfect lawn so for those that want flexibility and precision, this mower is a great option. Two 18V LXT Li-Ion batteries deliver the power and run time for corded demands without leaving the 18V LXT platform

The metal blades are sharp and efficient. They will need to be sharpened from time to time and eventually need replacing but this is easy and not expensive. Powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries in series to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system.

The perfectionist and the average person will appreciate the wide range of options. If you want a perfect lawn all year round, this is a great option.