I purchased this as a Christmas present for myself. I wanted a battery-operated lawnmower and thought that this would be a great buy. The very first time I used it - The lever that controls the height broke - I spent a bit trying to resolve the problem but every time you went over a bump it would pop out again making it almost impossible to mow. You literally have to pull the unit apart and pop the gear stick into place. When I tried to contact Makita to let them know that this was faulty - there is no email address to send them your concern or complaint - Wow - This piece cost me quite a bit - It was faulty out of the box. Really disappointed. I Hope Makita Australia will read this and at least try and help me out. Really Disappointed

Purchased the DLM532 Self-Propelled 21" to mow a 3300m2 block of land including some slope. Have owned the mower for about 2 months now and completed many mows.

Good points:
>Cutting deck is nice and wide
>Self-propelled works well
>Variable cutting height has a good range (20-100mm)

Average points:
>Heavy, ~40kg
>Noise, could be a bit quieter but not bad...

Ive owned one now for 2 years , the rear wheels constantly fracture around the axle entry points. This causes the mower to lower itself when the catcher get more cut grass , this causes the wheels to buckle therefore the cut gets lower at the back and the mower clogs up. Ive replaced the wheels thinking it was a one off issue , the new ones broke also.Ive since modified it myself , this has elevated the problem to some extent The original design is very poor in this area . Until they strengthen the wheel connectivity point, the mower is useless.

Waste of $1849. I could've bought a top of the line Honda for less than that.
Definitely not practical for use on a contractor level, as the rep at Sydney Tools told me it was. Nowhere near practical functionality as the deck is too long and the propeller wheels spin freely at the slightest bump.
You can't even cut low, because the deck sits much lower than the blades. You just get more free spinning.
As for running time, I had 4, 6amp batteries at full charge. And I'd be lucky if I got 40 minutes out of them combined.(both sets).
Oh and the cut was shocking, had to pull out the bits of grass that stuck out because it didn't even give me a clean cut.

Good quality, powerful, got 2x100 w panels charging my batteries, and on full renewable energy, does the same job previously done by Bushranger 650cc. No more smoke, no more loud noise.

This review is for the Makita DLM461Z 2x18V Brushless mower. I had read (bad) reviews of the lower models not having enough power (and I do not require the more expensive Self-Propelled model with double 2x battery use) and overseas reviews helped me decide on this model. I am very pleased with the Makita Brushless mower - it has more than enough power to cut my 2 lawns and finishes the job before the 2 batteries are flat. I have cut very wet grass with no electrical problems due to moisture getting to the motor/battery bay. The catcher is easy...

Do not waste your money , has no power. Just stops if grass is slightly thick or high. Catcher and ease of use is ok. Only buy if your grass isn't very thick at all.

It takes a little adjustment to get your head around how the mower should be used.The active torque lags a little but nothing to deter it's performance.it feels like a petrol mower in build quality it also gives a great cut with 10 adjustment levels also very quiet to run.Great warranty once you become use to it you will love it.

Good for small yards a little jobs. Not a big catcher so I have to empty quite frequently. It is ideal for me as I am a small framed you woman who does not have a lot of strength and can’t not start a petrol mower. It starts very easily and the batteries (we had to buy separately ) charge very quickly. Overall, it was quite expensive for what we got but it does the job.

Cuts ok, quiet but built like a toy and only lasted 8 uses before we had to ship it off for repair. At our cost. Not fit for purpose. Buy something cheaper and it will do the same job and can’t last any less time! Marital also never responded to correspondence.

I use all of Makita tools and this is really el cheapo and not up to standard. The wheels are flimsy and bend around as you push it. They remind me of a toy mower we had as kids. This thing is $400, you can buy mowers with alloy base and ball bearing wheels for less. There are other battery mowers out there so save your money on this one and buy another brand

Makita is usually a solid brand, and I bought the DLM380Z (upgraded from an old Victa cordless with lead-acid battery) because I have some of their cordless tools and batteries, however I have had a lot of problem with the rear wheels keep failing.

The first time I got it home and mowed the lawn, I had done only a bit when I noticed the rear wheel was failing, with the plastic buckling. I thought it had been damaged in the box (e.g. dropped on that wheel), so took it back and exchanged -- Bunnings has a very good policy.

About 7-8 months late...

Mower is used for medium sized lawn approximately 125 square metres. Two 6ah batteries never go under half charge. Very easy to use and cuts grass better than petrol mower. I have RTF tall Fescue grass which probably suits electric mower. Never going back to petrol. So easy to put batteries in and give the grass a quick cut. Low noise means can cut early morning and not annoy neighbours. Only downside is the handle does not easily fold down for storage. I'm now a convert with the blower and trimmer. Pay a little extra for top range and you won't be disappointed.

Very quiet, was sceptical that it could work as well being a battery operated mower but very impressed. Batteries last a decent amount of time to get the job done. The ease of starting it is worth the purchase itself, no more mixing fuel so I’m happy.

Manoeuvrability - Light and easy to turn/ push into awkward positions.
Battery life (5 amp) - 30 mins on long wet grass.
Catcher - Average size, has problems filling, grass needs to be pushed deeper in by hand occasionally.
Terrain - Perfect on my suburban block. Also works well beyond my expectations on my rough rural acrage.
This mower may look and feel flimsy but has put up with rough terrain without issue. If you are looking for a quiet, light, easy to use and clean mower for a regular lawn than this one will be perfect.

Can’t mow a lawn with it jams up not a tool it’s a toy not buy one especially from Sydney tools greasiest waste of money
Plastic cheap useless

Chassis is a bit flimsy. Front wheels bend easily if bumped. Catcher holds a decent amount of clippings, however, can be tricky to mount.
Mower struggles with thicker grass.
I'm now hunting a replacement set of blades as they bent when they bent.
I love Makita, but this mower is poorly built for anything other than a hobby lawn.

Good if your yard is small and not overgrown. Struggles with some types of grass(even when it is short) but if you have the right grass it is quiet and literally vacuums up all the mess. No good if you have a big project. You need lots of batteries to do a whole yard but two 6ah should be ok.

Construction is light - almost toy-like as per earlier criticism and the steel struts for the wheels bend very easily - not sturdy at all. Cuts well and with Makita stable I have lots of batteries to keep going.
The catcher has poor mounting ability and is difficult to position - and is small.
Looking at a changeover deal from Makita for the larger cut width (460) and sturdier - better engineered? DLM460 steel chassis and thicker struts for the wheels.

Still waiting for Makita

I had to choose a mower that I could rely on and after 6 months; I do feel that I made the right choice!
I never use a mower before and it was easy to understand and use it after a basic info got from the seller.
I have not yet made any maintenance and use it in a regular base - I highly recommend it.