Ozito PXCSDMS-018 (18 Inch Steel Deck Electric Lawnmower) - Any Reviews?

singlemalt72 on 12/10/2018 - 08:19

I have been considering going the electric route for a while now for my garden tools and am finding it hard to pull the trigger on $700 plus for a Ego/Makita/Victa/AEG kit.

With the Bunnings response to Aldi cordless tools I am half tempted to go the Ozito route and get a collection of tools. However as I want a 18 inch min cutting width, this is the only mower that fits the bill - I can find reviews for the smaller plastic deck models - just wondering if anyone has one of the and can provide feedback.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-power-x-change-2-x-18v-bru…

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  • singlemalt72 on 12/10/2018 - 08:45

    Then again, thinking about it, mower plus charger plus 4 x 4.0Ah batteries = about $524
    Add to that about $150 when the brushless line trimmer comes out next year = up to $670 already - may as well go the Ego $699 deal at Mitre 10.

    • tap on 12/10/2018 - 09:12

      Only need two batteries. If you want extended time then add two. I assume it'd be recommended though.

  • tap on 12/10/2018 - 09:11
    +1

    I'm looking at the same thing.. Already have a few things in ozito so prefer to stay with their batteries. They're super cheap at the moment!

    I can't find any reviews though.. If it's anything like their plastic mowers then it shouldn't be too bad. Looks big in person.

  • Haplo on 12/10/2018 - 13:04
    +2

    I have one but have only used it once so far. It's a solid machine that handles well, if a little heavy, and the cutting options are great. The only thing I don't like is the deck tends to bottom out on the lowest height and the second lowest is a little high for me. I still don't regret the purchase though.

    I have a smaller plastic cordless mower as well and I definitely prefer the steel deck, don't cringe as much if I run over a stick or a rock.

    Cheers

    • tap on 12/10/2018 - 16:24

      Thanks for the feedback Haplo! How does it cut though? Is 36v enough? How long does it last on 2 or 4 batteries?

      Cheers,

      • Haplo on 15/10/2018 - 15:06

        I comfortably mowed the front and back this weekend on just 2 4AH batteries after a month's growth (Phillip island). Never felt that it struggled so happy with the 36V.

        I prefer the cut of my 18V ryobi, a bit lower and neater, but it's one of the original 13" deck ones so takes much longer to mow with and lives at my primary residence.

        I already had Ozito batteries and charger so for the price of the mower alone I'm happy enough, just wish it cut a little lower.

        Cheers

  • adgnetworks on 14/10/2018 - 00:10
    +1

    Just bought one today.. Got four 4ah batts as well as 2 fast chargers.

    $500 later i think its a pretty good mower for general stuff. Cant tackle tall grass lile my 190cc petrol mower but thats in the shop getting serviced and is out of action for 2 weeks.

    Looking at the other ozito 18v stuff i cant stomach pulling the trigger on anything else and im just going to buy a couple of ozito to ryobi adapters for the batteries.

    • tap on 14/10/2018 - 09:46

      Thanks for the feedback. I'm still on the fence.. I think I'll just go buy one and sell it if it's no good. I have this feeling it's not going to push through regular grass that well (20cm ish high). How tall was the grass you tested it on?

      Cheers,

  • adgnetworks on 14/10/2018 - 19:11
    +1

    Was fairly high around 10cm.

    For really high grass just go slow and it will be fine.

    You'll probably chew up a heap of battery but thats why i bought 6 x 4ah for mine.

    All my other garden stuff is Ryobi 18v and they're much better than Ozito.

    • tap on 14/10/2018 - 22:20

      Awesome thanks. Ryobi 18v is much better than most of the ozito 18v stuff but I wonder how much better their 36v mower is compared to Ozito's 36v steel deck.

      • adgnetworks on 14/10/2018 - 22:40
        +1

        Ryobi doesnt have a model to compare.

        This Ozito is a brushless 36v motor on a large steel deck. It has multiple modes only found on expensive mowers. The only thing lacking is a four swing blade but i reckon that will be in a mk2 model.

        This mower is good for general duties and with 4 batteries makes run time similar to those massive 36v batteries at a fraction of the price.

        I like how it works in pairs and when one pair of batteries is exhausted it will auto switch to the next pair while i have another pair waiting on the sidelines ready to be swapped out and charged immediately with the fast charger.

        The 5yr warranty is the sweetener.

        I keep looking at the other stuff in the Ozito range and i cant even tempt myself to buy anything else haha

        • tap on 15/10/2018 - 09:22

          Could you put on an aftermarket four swing blade on?

          Yeah 5 year warranty does sound good. I managed to score 4 batteries from this latest deal but unlikely to find more. Sounds like a winner!

          • Daniel Plainview on 15/10/2018 - 09:42
            +1

            @tap: I am sure you could - but you'd potentially cause a lot of issues due to the extra weight of the blade carrier disc etc. IF you really wanted swingback blades - which really only offer the protection against striking hard objects (which I think isn't an issue for most backyards where the user has moderate competence) then you'd be better off cutting the ends off a bar blade and then connecting 2 swing backs to either end - it's a known technique done by some contractors but DYOR as obviously is somewhat dodgy.

            If you want to mulch you're far better off sticking with the bar blade as though there are mowers with swingback blades that claim to mulch they really don't do this anywhere near as well as a bar bladed mower as their mulching bar has a special twist in it inwards from the cutting edge which forces the cuttings directly up and thus to be cut over and over.

            Swingback blades don't have this ability so the cuttings exit the deck even with a plug much sooner.

            • tap on 15/10/2018 - 09:46

              @Daniel Plainview: Thanks for the input Nikko. Are the swingback blades really just to avoid doing damage if you hit solid stuff (no other purpose)? If so then I think I'd rather simply take care and have a better mulcher function with the current setup.

              • adgnetworks on 15/10/2018 - 11:37

                @tap: Unless you're a pro that has to mow grass that is mostly unknown and you cant even walk around to do a visual inspection then i reckon this mower aint for you.

                There's probably other expensive 36v+ mowers that have this much power to not worry about objects but i havent seen any pro contractor use one yet.

  • adgnetworks on 15/10/2018 - 21:30
    +1

    Here's a video of the mower in action.

    This was a corner block and it only used 2 x 4ah batteries to do the front yard.

    So 4 x 4ah would be enough to do a large yard (~300sqm) with decent growth.

    • tap on 15/10/2018 - 21:35

      Video?

      I just bought one tonight. I accidentally mowed the instruction manual in the garage. Seems to work well so far.

        • Daniel Plainview on 16/10/2018 - 08:58
          +1

          It's not exactly a pro-tip BUT even though it's electric I'd strongly urge you NOT to mow in thongs!

          I have a theory that a lot of people are going to f%ck themselves up with electric mowers as without the petrol engine noise they can make you a tad complacent about that food processor spinning underneath them. Combined with home users doing very basic stuff that you shouldn't do i.e pulling the mower backwards towards you etc - it just takes one slip and bye bye toes.

          Its truly amazing to me how often you'll see folks out using their whipper snipper with no eye protection or cutting their grass in thongs or no shoes. Hard to blame anyone else if something happens. :-/

    • tap on 16/10/2018 - 09:58

      Thanks for the video but your lawn looks well maintained and hardly taxing on the mower. It'll be interesting to see how it performs in slightly overgrown, weedy grass.

      • adgnetworks on 16/10/2018 - 10:43
        +1

        Sorry that was my 2nd pass on it.

        My son did the first pass and i wasnt around.

        I'll get to test it out again very soon.

  • Tacosaurus Rex on 21/10/2018 - 17:22
    +1

    Great advice, guys. Just bought the mower, then a storm hit. 4Ah batteries are out of stock nationwide apparently…

  • tap on 21/10/2018 - 17:26

    I just used mine for the first time today. Grass wasn't thick but parts were high with that wheat like straw stuff in patches. I thought it was going to be rubbish but it's actually pretty good. Mowed with ease. So easy the missus took over. She thinks she's top shit now that she can start the mower.

  • AnkurP on 19/12/2018 - 00:16

    Hi Guys

    Just checking if anyone had any further reviews on this mower ?

    I had the previous plastic (2x18V) ozito mower and thinking to upgrade to this steel deck mower mainly because my mower keeps choking on taller grass.

    I understand that steel deck has 3300 / min speed and plastic one had 3000/min and 4 batteries might prevent it choking ?

    Also steel one has much wider cutting width at 470mm vs previous 360mm which should reduce ~25% time.

    Your suggestions would be appreciated !

    • tap on 19/12/2018 - 09:19

      I haven't tried mine of super thick tall grass but I suspect if it was dry it shouldn't have a problem. The 4 batteries don't work at the same time. Only 2 batteries (36v) at a time. Once the two run out then the other two kick in to prolong use (not power).

      Got a picture of your yard and grass situation?

  • Robbo2234 on 31/03/2019 - 16:24
    +1

    I just had my first mow on this coming from a 24v worx mower, its quite good but it bottoms out on the 2 lowest height settings, this means i cant mow at the correct height i was thinking on using a spacer to drop the blade down and found this,

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brisbane-city/garden-tools/o…

    any one see a problem doing this?

  • BellaWii on 02/12/2019 - 17:47
    +1

    Bought a 2nd hand one today. Guy only used it 3 times so like new. Can't wait to get home to try it out. Comes with 2 x 3.0Ah batteries.

    With the drought conditions it's probably better to keep the grass longer to help retain the moisture.

    There's a new model in Bunnings PXBSDMS-0182. Much lighter at 19.75kgs vs our model PXCSDMS-018 at 27kg but less power, cutting width and smaller catcher.

    • tap on 02/12/2019 - 17:52

      Cool! How much did you score it for? I'd put in some 4Ah batteries. You can get them cheap when Aldi are selling their 20v tools.

  • BellaWii on 02/12/2019 - 22:00

    $170 :) very happy. Apparently there's a battery combo promotion coming up so hopefully I can get the 4Ah then. Good to know the Aldi batteries are compatible.

    • Euphemistic on 02/12/2019 - 23:16

      Double check. AFAIK they are not a direct fit. You might need to build an adaptor.

    • tap on 03/12/2019 - 12:03

      The Aldi batteries are not compatible. I meant when Aldi are selling their cordless stuff and batteries, Bunnings match their price on Ozito equivalents.

  • BellaWii on 03/12/2019 - 16:05

    Got it.

  • tap on 03/12/2019 - 21:02

    Just had a look at the new model (PXBSDMS-0182). It takes 2 batteries vs the old one which takes 4 (even though it still runs at 36v). Does the new one run at 36v or only 18v?? Says 2x18v so I assume it's 18v mower. Glad I got the old one anyway. Works great.

    EDIT: Just dug a little deeper. The new model does run at 36v so it's the exact same power minus two extra slots for extended run time.

  • BellaWii on 04/12/2019 - 11:49 
               New model          Old model

    Voltage 18V x 2 2 x 18V
    Cutting dia 46cm 47cm
    Cutting Height 25-80mm, 9 pos 30-65mm, 6 postions
    No Load Speed 2900/min 3,300/min
    Grass Catcher 50L 75L
    Tool Weight 19.75kg 27kg

  • BellaWii on 15/11/2020 - 09:18

    My mower has stopped working.

    I have an ad in the classifieds but if anyone has a Bunnings receipt for this mower and don't think they will use it, I would be grateful for a copy or happy to negotiate.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/581246

    • tap on 16/11/2020 - 08:30

      You lost your receipt? And you paid cash?

      • BellaWii on 16/11/2020 - 09:37

        I bought the mower 2nd hand and the seller couldn't find the receipt at the time. I asked him via gumtree messages to send me a photo when he found it but that never happened. And now the mower has stopped working. I wanted to get a replacement mower but because the model is discontinued they can't do a replacement, Bunnings can only offer a giftcard but need the receipt to determine GC value.

        • Euphemistic on 16/11/2020 - 12:13

          So you bought second hand and expect a warranty now? No.

          You want warranty, buy new. Don’t spoil good warranty conditions for the rest of us.

          • BellaWii on 16/11/2020 - 15:06

            @Euphemistic: I would have been happy if Bunnings/Ozito repaired it. Just like how Apple/Samsung will repair 2nd hand phones if it's still under warranty.

            • Euphemistic on 16/11/2020 - 15:32

              @BellaWii: Unfortunately with basic equipment, especially like ozito, there are no parts. They just replace if it fails within warranty.

  • BellaWii on 18/11/2020 - 11:30
    +1

    The mower is working again! I pulled out the red key and put back in a few times, nothing happened. Out of frustration, I turned the key over 180 degrees, pushed it in and it worked. Must be a loose connection.

    I think on the manual it says to remove the key when not in use which I have never done.

    Anyway thought I'd shared my tip for others.

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