Dewalt 36V Brushless Lawn Mower Kit with 2 x 5Ah + Blower + Line Trimmer $749 + Del ($170 to Metro / C&C) @ Total Tools

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Dewalt 36V Brushless Lawn Mower Kit with 2 x 5Ah + Blower + Line Trimmer $749 + Del ($170 to Metro / C&C) @ Total Tools
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Donkeyface on 01/09/2025 - 09:42 totaltools.com.au (2394 clicks)
Last edited 01/09/2025 - 11:56 by 1 other user

I'm considering pulling the trigger on the 2x18V mower kit with the bonus blower and line trimmer, but need a sanity check.

My lawn is a 500sqm beast with a bit of a hill, and the grass grows faster than my to-do list. My brain says the Dewalt 54V is the 'buy once, cry once' option (especially since I already have a 6ah batteries), but my wallet weeps at the $1k+ price tag, which is never on sale.

So, wise ones: Is the 54V's power worth the huge price difference? And can any 2x18V owners tell me if it can handle a suburban jungle like mine?

Thanks for helping me justify this purchase to myself!

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Comments

  • bobs burgers on 01/09/2025 - 10:03
    +10

    The 54v is a beast by comparison. I have both currently.
    I find the 2x18v cuts nicer, but much slower and less powerful.

    The deck is huge on the 54v by comparison, blades are worse than butter knives, so sharpening required. Battery lasts great on the 54v too, and less faffing around with it.

    Imho, they should have had a higher body on the 54v and it would have been perfect, I think this is why the 2x18v cuts nicer.
    Honestly, wouldn't go back to the 2x18v, but both are fine.

    I cut regularly so it's not a jungle tho. If you overgrow, go the 54v

    Edit: if your arms are made of jelly, you may struggle manoeuvring the 54v if you have weird areas to cover. It's a lot heavier and more awkward that way

    • Retiredandsilly on 01/09/2025 - 10:31

      You got a link to the 54v

    • Donkeyface on 01/09/2025 - 10:42
      +2

      That's great info, thanks! You've hit on the main reason I want to switch: the weight. My current Honda is a beast, and carrying it up and down stairs for the nature strip is getting old fast. Plus it has a few small issues need to be fixed.

      The fact the 18V is easier to handle is a huge selling point for me. I just need to be sure it has enough power to get up our incline. The stakes are high – a $750 purchase that fails will not go unnoticed by the minister for war and finance!

      • bobs burgers on 01/09/2025 - 10:45
        +1

        Honestly the 2x18v is probably fine, but if you cut wet grass, or it's 15cm or something, it will struggle. This deal with other tools makes it even better.

        Sell the extra tools you don't need if you don't and makes it even better deal 👍

      • Slippery Fish on 01/09/2025 - 12:26

        If u got 700 to splash get the whipper trimmer green works for $700 at trade tools. Works well

        • bobs burgers on 01/09/2025 - 13:25

          The DeWalt trimmers destroy whatever you throw at them 👍
          I had the 18v and have the 54v currently.

          The 54v obviously so much grunt it's pointless to use a home based petrol one.
          The 18v is fine for long stuff, just could use more power for thicker stuff, imho

    • djgrazzy on 01/09/2025 - 13:27

      I have. 21" Victa 82v in a steel deck. It has enough power and can do all my lawn but I can't get low enough. It seems the blade is recessed above the deck heigh by ~25mm so the deck drags when set low. I had a look at a the Stihl in store and it looked similar.
      Can you comment how the 54V is in that regard?

      • bobs burgers on 01/09/2025 - 13:28
        +1

        I'll measure it in a few mins. Just in a meeting

  • RogueWolf on 01/09/2025 - 10:20
    +2

    Use this link $699 to try price beat bunnings, doesn’t have the bonuses but code match & they’re usually not too picky ,

    The mower kit without bonus was as low as $569 here, also notice on the google search Bunnings had it at $669 before this deal

  • Hinee on 01/09/2025 - 10:34
    +4

    if you're aiming for a buy once cry once then don't look anywhere other than 56v. i was only interested in an electric mower that was as good or better my petrol one and i'm glad i didn't settle for trying to save a buck.

  • moar bargains on 01/09/2025 - 10:51
    +1

    Also bear in mind that although the 54V doesn't go on sale specifically, Total tools will regularly (a few times a year) have DeWalt offers. They're basically geared to get you to spend more (e.g. spend $1k, get $200 off second DeWalt item in the same transaction) but if you have something else on your list to get anyway, it usually works out at up to ~20% off. Better than nothing.

    • mauricem on 01/09/2025 - 11:31
      +1

      Good advice but they also have regular store wide 20% bonus points days several times per year and these points usually have a lifespan of 12 months and can be applied to most products except festool and some others

      • moar bargains on 01/09/2025 - 11:41

        Yes good point, forgot about those! So between those and the DeWalt specific ones, you're probably only waiting a couple of months tops until there's a discount (as long as you have other stuff you want to buy)

    • jcon on 01/09/2025 - 13:47
      +2

      Bunnings have the same deals from time to time but they don't advertise, you have to keep an eye out for them - which is much better than TotalTools/ SydneyTools, because Bunnings credit is basically as good as cash to anyone who has to maintain a property.

  • Wiadro on 01/09/2025 - 10:59

    i had one of these for a month, it was shit.
    i returned it and got an ego instead

    • Devo79 on 01/09/2025 - 14:57

      I had one. Worked well .. for a while. Then died completely. After doing research this is a common problem and Dewalt wont help you.

      I really recommend that people DO NOT buy the mower. The 54v whipper snipper and blower are great. The mower is garbage.

      • Averell on 01/09/2025 - 20:20

        Both the whipper snipper a blower in this deal are 18V, I believe

  • TheTarnished on 01/09/2025 - 11:12
    +1

    Honestly, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/914838 is better deal

    • mcneil on 01/09/2025 - 14:58

      I second this. 36V is not really powerful enough. I got by on 36V for 5 years and finally pulled the trigger on this Greenworks deal. The difference is night and day! The Greenworks is more powerful than my old petrol setup. Love it.

      • TheTarnished on 01/09/2025 - 21:30

        yes, i upgraded from ryobi 36v. Massive improvement.

  • tightm8 on 01/09/2025 - 11:16
    +1

    I don't know if I'm doing it wrong but i have a 36v electric mower and I find it struggles to cut grass at a decent length and my yard is at best 75m2.

    I find I look for my petrol mower more often than not which is not what I'd hope going electric.

    • serpserpserp on 01/09/2025 - 12:25

      You need to mow more often. Doing so also helps with keeping the weeds at bay.

  • Black Hole on 01/09/2025 - 11:22

    I have 2 x 9ah Flexvolt batteries died just for using it with a blower. Their battery is know to fail. I am slowly moving away from Dewalt power tool system.

  • aargee on 01/09/2025 - 11:31

    I’ve had one of these for three years now. Repaired once under warranty, dead and wouldn’t power on.
    Don’t stress it by stalling it in long grass, the belt drive runs onto a nylon pulley for the deck and if it starts slipping it will be destroyed by heat, although the current trip in the electronics should prevent that if correctly set at the factory.
    I’ve hotwired the “key” as its connectors melted, it is just a wire link.
    I do around just over 500 sq m with two 9AH Flexvolt batteries nonstop, but I was already in the Dewalt ecosystem.
    It may not last as long as my previous 20yo Victa four stroke, but I suspect no current electric will.
    Some of the negative comments are true but I’m still using mine and it’s a workhorse on lawn in summer.

  • Naigrabzo on 01/09/2025 - 12:25

    Thanks for your comment boys. I've been considering an electric one for my lawn but will keep my petrol one for a bit longer for the tech to mature.

    Bad news is that my petrol one will probably never die given it's only 5 years old and I am good with maintaining it with oil changes etc.

    • Manny Calavera on 01/09/2025 - 12:43

      I’ve had my 36v Ryobi for nearly eight years. I’ve only bought a larger third party battery in that time shrug

      • ozsingh83 on 01/09/2025 - 13:25

        How is 36v Ryobi? Which batteries do you use 4,6 or 8AH?

        I have around 150sqm of lawn, want to ask if it’s worth going Ryobi given their expanded range of products.

        Thanks

        • Manny Calavera on 01/09/2025 - 16:21
          +1

          4 will do fine. When it's new it'll probably also cover you for whipper snippering.

          I believe the one I have now is marked as a 7.

          I miss the two stroke smell, but not the maintenance.

      • Naigrabzo on 01/09/2025 - 14:20

        Nice to hear. I love for eary adopters to take all the risk. I swoop in later.

  • jmone on 01/09/2025 - 13:16
    +1

    I've had the 2x18V version for about 5 years. It's probably my least favourite DeWalt. Heavy & Awkward, Eats through batteries (and drops suddenly to 0 bars). I find I need extra batteries on hand in case it stops just before I finish and I'm only using it over say 75sqm. I'd hate to push it up a hill. In fact I use a smaller Ryobi for doing the verge as we have a battle axe block with a long steep drive. Powder coat is not great, is peeling off, and hence rusting. It does have a pretty wide deck which is nice.

    Maybe the newer models would be better (they certainly look completely different).

    • bobs burgers on 01/09/2025 - 13:36

      Its really not heavy compared to any petrol metal deck mower that's similar in size. If you're comparing it to a plastic mower, well yeah, it's not plastic

      • jmone on 01/09/2025 - 13:43

        My impression is that it is heavier than my petrol mowers, but it could be the bigger deck makes it feel that way. I certainly gave up trying to get it up the stairs! FWIW, I do use only the elec mowers these days as they are "good enough". The DeWalt stays down the back, and the Ryobi for carrying up the stairs.

    • Naigrabzo on 01/09/2025 - 14:19

      Sounds like you have RANGE anxiety with this device.

  • 0806449 on 01/09/2025 - 17:05

    I have a 58V AEG one prob about 6-7 years old now.
    Still use it.
    If you have 500sqm i think getting a petrol one is still better.
    With Battery powered i hear a noticable sound that then likely srops cutting power once lthe battery drops to 50%
    If you care a lot about your lawn then petrol power. For me im just mowing to manage height

  • lomie on 01/09/2025 - 20:18

    Is this the model where the blade is higher than the skirt? So it makes it harder to push through the grass?

    All my garden tools are Ryobi 18V and the hand tools are DeWalt 18V. Just wanting to upgrade the 33cm Ryobi lawn mower for a wider deck. Don't want it too heavy either as I have to carry it up and down. So contemplating a DeWalt mower to use the spare batteries or just stick with a Ryobi 18V but probably use up all the batteries if doing mowing, edging and hedging all in one day.

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