Makita 460mm (18") Brushless Lawn Mower Kit (2x 18V 5Ah Batteries) $629 + Makita DUB184Z 18V Blower via Redemption @ Bunnings

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jeffr on 21/01/2023 - 00:50 bunnings.com.au (2840 clicks)
Last edited 23/01/2023 - 12:43 by 1 other user

2 tooth bar blade
High power brushless motor provides 3,300rpm
18” heavy duty steel deck
Quiet mode keeps motor at 2,500rpm for lower noise output

The DLM464 is powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries so you get 36V of power and runtime without leaving the 18V platform. The heavy-duty steel deck has a cutting width of 460mm (18”) and unlike its predecessor (DLM461) it runs at 3,300rpm the whole time whilst in use, providing you with maximum power throughout your job. The mower also features a quiet mode for minimum noise output as well as allowing the user to either mulch or collect grass efficiently through the full rear chute.

Includes 2x 5.0Ah batteries and same time dual port rapid charger.

The Makita DUB184Z 18V Blower is around $237 to buy separately.
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Same price at Sydney Tools (Free delivery doesn't apply to this item)

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  Julius on 21/01/2023 - 07:02

  -1

  We had to return the 2x18V DLM464PT2 because it was giving us trouble starting and kept shutting off. We ended up getting the 2x20V steel deck from Aldi that's has better battery life (2x8ah vs 2x5ah), less tension in clasping the wire handle, and is way lighter (23kg vs 36kg). Some stores were selling it for a clearance price of $299 in December, so you should give them a call and see if they still have any in stock.

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    xmagic on 21/01/2023 - 07:11

    Thank you so much.

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    martyn on 21/01/2023 - 09:21

    +8

    I think you were just unlucky, we've had no issues with ours had it for years now

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    lastfanatic on 21/01/2023 - 09:42

    Is this the one you got?

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      Julius on 21/01/2023 - 09:45

      Not that one. Yours is a plastic deck.

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    Series4Episode10 on 21/01/2023 - 13:10

    +1

    No stock anywhere, subscribe to Aldi's newsletter and stand in line at opening time on the day, they sell out real! quick! … the stuff is unbelievable good value!

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    trentgibbo on 21/01/2023 - 14:15

    +1

    I've got this mower and it has absolutely no trouble starting. You can use all your existing batteries with it as well.
    No idea where you got 36kg from either - this mower weighs 26kg.

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    pizzaguy on 21/01/2023 - 16:32

    And what's the neg for?

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      Murkymerv on 22/01/2023 - 08:18

      Who cares ! Like it matters , stick with petrol . I picked up my last lawn mower off the curb , a bit rough but overall a runner with great compression 😉✅

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  whitepuma on 21/01/2023 - 07:58

  +3

  I got 1 of the self propelled 4 battery Makita mowers (only needs 2 batteries, but can take 4 to do more area).

  I love the thing and give it a massive thumbs up for reliability.
  So much so that I sold my Honda petrol mower as I found the Makita easier to use and more reliable.

  1 time the Makita mower was submerged in water for 2 days (my shed got flooded), and after letting it dry out and left it for a week, the thing started working first go again. Only thing I did (which wasn't necessary) was replace about $10 worth of screws that showed rust from being submerged.

  I should note though, my mower is on the higher price end of the Makita mower range, if all of them are of this build quality and reliability then I highly recommend them for anyone.
  If all the

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    XXRydeR on 21/01/2023 - 08:27

    +2

    I'd say you're definitely going to have some corrosion happening under the hood which you can't see 😬

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      whitepuma on 21/01/2023 - 08:42

      +3

      IV checked under the hood, all is good right now, and anything that had a sign of corrosion I replace immediately.

      Im still in the habit of a maintenances schedule like with the petrol mowers

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    boomramada on 21/01/2023 - 10:59

    -1

    So much so that I sold my Honda petrol mower as I found the Makita easier to use and more reliable

    I been using my Honda for while then I left in storage for 10 years, and fuel it up and start it, it start in first go. How much more reliable you need? Lol

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      whitepuma on 21/01/2023 - 11:50

      With the electric, I get all that. Except no need to replace air filters, spark plugs, fuel. And don't need to pull start

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        boomramada on 21/01/2023 - 12:21

        -2

        Lol what's that got to do with reliability. Do you even knows the meaning of the word reliablelty?

        True, electric don't need servicing.

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          whitepuma on 21/01/2023 - 17:20

          @boomramada: Because of those parts that need replacing is just another thing that can potentially fail if not replaced, higher chance of a part failing means lower reliability.

          If you can't understand that then it's not my problem.

          If you want to stick to a petrol mower then all to you, wish you all the success with that.
          But from my experience for any mechanical machine, the more moving parts & degrading parts that need maintenance = more maintenance and lower reliability.

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            boomramada on 21/01/2023 - 18:31

            @whitepuma: I been using for years, hasn't need to replace anything, other than changing oil and fuel. Probably around 15y old and 10y in storage. For that time, you probably need new battery lol
            Nothing against electric, but Honda is reliable than anything.

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              whitepuma on 21/01/2023 - 22:40

              @boomramada: Your personal experience isn't a representation for all combustion engines.

              Also, Don't think comparing a battery lasting 10-15 years is a fair example, you need to "replace" the fuel every time you use it…. meanwhile I will need to "replace" the battery every 8 years (the standard life of Makita batteries). And the dollar value of the oil, fuel and other consumables far exceeds the price of replaying the batteries

              If you want to compare the 2, at least do a fair comparison.

              If you want to keep using your Honda, your more than welcome to, there's nothing wrong with a good combustion engine.

              But saying a GOOD combustion motor will outlive a GOOD electric motor is crazy talk.and IF it did, the amount of work or money that has to go into that combustion engine far outweighs that even further

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              Murkymerv on 22/01/2023 - 08:21

              @boomramada: 💯✅

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  sponson on 21/01/2023 - 10:58

  +3

  I've got one of these. No issues with performance or runtime, but it's pretty heavy due to the steel deck.

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  monty168 on 21/01/2023 - 13:05

  +1

  Had one of these for 6 months, love it!

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  Series4Episode10 on 21/01/2023 - 13:07

  -2

  For those loosers looking at the Ozito lawn mower that came up recently, this or the Aldi one (when available) will have a much lower cost of ownership than the Ozito rubbish!

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    Meconium on 21/01/2023 - 13:33

    +2

    loosers

    We're not loosers, we're tighters here

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      Series4Episode10 on 21/01/2023 - 16:08

      Batteries are crap, end up landfill, even when charged early and 4ah … high cost of ownership and crap for the environment, all but 2 Ozito 18v crap tool I have are now landfill! and the stuff let me down when I could least afford it to!

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  Rhymenoceros on 21/01/2023 - 13:21

  +1

  I've had one of these for 2 years now and it's awesome. Does quite a large yard. No dramas and automatically revs up if the grass is a little higher. Just have to make sure you keep the blades sharp and it runs fantastic. Never had any dramas with it. I use a small strap to keep the safety bar on. Tension on it is pretty strong and gets a bit fatiguing on your hands after about 10 minutes. The bonus blower that comes with it is a beast also

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  mrdevil on 21/01/2023 - 15:12

  +2

  I've got an older 17" Makita plastic deck 2x 18v cordless mower I bought close to a decade ago - was cheaper to buy on Amazon UK and pay a couple hundred in shipping than purchasing locally. Absolutely love it, and it's still going strong (ish) - even after spending the last few years with the covers off, sitting outside in the weather - where it's literally just a plastic base with a motor attached (and exposed), and a few wires going to a control board. Quiet, lightweight, and runs long enough to do my yard when needed. Unfortunately about a year after purchasing I hit the water meter with it and bent the shaft slightly, so it's noisier than it once was given it's off-centre - no damage to the blade though… in fact the water meter came off second best with a huge slice through it!

  Tempted to buy this as an upgrade given it comes with two 5A batteries, and the bonus blower - which I can sell to recoup some $$ (already have two Makita blowers). Only downside is it being a steel deck, the weight is another 10+ kg than my existing plastic one - although it cuts wider / has a bigger catcher.

  Once you've used an electric mower (well, a good one), there's no going back to a petrol one.

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  AncientWisdom on 23/01/2023 - 22:31

  What's the normal price on these?

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  donbot on 25/01/2023 - 08:58

  Can confirm that the DUB184 redemption blower that comes free with this is a beast and compares to my old 2stroke stihl blower at about 1/3rd the weight. I was concerned it'd be gutless and need the 36v version, but yeah, seriously impressed.

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    Christoshizz on 30/01/2023 - 22:58

    What’s run time like?

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      donbot on 31/01/2023 - 09:29

      Havent had a good crack at it yet - only a test run and it felt good. Will be giving it a run this weekend once edges and leaves are tidied up.

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  seraphim2017 on 03/02/2023 - 11:51

  +1

  So I bought one of these on the 31st (nothing like leaving it until the last minute for the redemption!).

  629 with 2x 5.0ah batteries from Bunnings, although they were matching Sydney tools I think.

  Built it and fully charged it last night, was going to give it a go just to see but ended up doing the whole lawn, so a "review" of first use.

  1. It's around the same weight as the Masport 486 I bought 2 years ago from Bunnings. I usually use the mulching plug so did with the Makita. It feels well made, but to note, the Masport can cut to the width of the wheels in both sides, the Makita wheels are slightly wider than the deck, so a tiny bit more strimming required.

  2. I started on full power, set to mid height, which doesn't seem a high cut to me. Height setting is plastic ridges and metal handle, hopefully it will stand the test of time. The battery cover also feels thin and flimsy. Otherwise feels ok, not toy like.

  3. Didn't need ear defenders even on "full" power. Did around 1/5 of rear yard, around 80m2. The surface is a bit uneven due to some garden works, and the grass was around 100mm as hadn't been cut for a week. It bogged down and cut out 3 times in this time. This is due to the mulch plug not being the best design to move mulch away from the deck so it builds up. The Masport probably wouldn't have, not due to torque, but a better design of airflow. I then did half width cuts in the longer grass with no troubles. Cut was fine.

  4. After 80m2, battery indicator in the handle showed batteries were at 25%, from full. This was not so good. However, the indicator is junk, because I then used the mower to do the entire back years AND front yard and the indicator still showed 25%. The batteries showed that when removed as well. I ran most of the lawn using the "quiet" mode and did not get stuck, bogged down in mulch, or stalled. It isn't quite quiet enough to mow at 6am in a Sunday, but was quieter without hearing protection than the petrol mower with them.

  5. I'll be keeping it. My test was 1 charge doing the whole garden, which it does, and the lawn isn't usually quite as long as it was for the test. Quite impressed, the tech has come on and is usable for a. Normal block (700sq m block, around half to 2/3 is lawn).

  6. I don't think the 800m range is realistic unless tickling short grass on low power. Advertising only!

  7. It is annoying that Makita doesn't use camlock bolts to drop the handle down when stored.

  Next use I'm going to see how the catcher goes, and will look forward to trying the blower, less sweeping!

  Oh, pet peeve, forgot Bunnings gives flybuys points as they never asked for my card, so missed 629 flybuys points!!

  All in all, yes more $ outlay than the Masport, but "fuel" cheaper and no oil fuel spark plugs or smell, no pull start so Mrs can use it! Might keep an eye out for a line trimmer next!

  Will see how it is after a year of use, hopefully Makita use quality cells so battery life remains usable!