LawnMaster CLMF4819X Review
48V MAX 19-inch Brushless Cordless Mower with 2X24V MAX 4.0Ah Battery and Dual Charger, 6 Cutting Positions
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4.1 / 5 from 778 users
$229.99
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We spent 8.7 hours reading reviews from customers and experts. In summary, here's what users think:
10 reasons to buy
The LawnMaster CLMF4819X is very light, making it easy to lift, carry, and maneuver around the yard without the need for self-propulsion. (53 reviews)
“Very lightweight (lighter than any carpet/steam cleaner I’ve had/used), easy to lift & carry.”
“light enough for just about anybody to operate.”
“Pushing this thing feels almost like vacuuming. It’s SO lightweight.”
“It’s light and maneuverable”
“Very light. I can lift it with one arm and cart it thru my house if I want.”
“Light weight, easy to maneuver”
“It is extremely lightweight. I don’t have any hills in my yard but if I did – it would be really easy to push it up the hill.”
“It's very light.”
“It is very light, easy to push and move around”
“Love that it’s light as a vacuum cleaner and can be used with one hand while I hold the cord with the other.”
The lawnmower is capable of cutting overgrown grass without bogging down or clogging, and provides a uniform cut that leaves lawns looking well-maintained. (35 reviews)
“Mowed my overgrown backyard with ease, no bogging down or clogging like the gas mower.”
“This mower cuts better than anything I’ve ever used. The yard looks like I used a laser to cut straight across the grass.”
“It really cuts well and uniformly.”
“So far i have cut my yard twice and have been pleasantly surprised.”
“has the power to cut grass like a gas powered mower”
“We even had an opportunity to really put it to the test with a low cut on tall grass, and it did not fail to impress.”
“Goes through wet grass with no issues, even on a very low cutting level.”
“The mower has plenty of power to get through my 1/3 acre lawn”
“It worked fantastic on my yard and eliminated the need for me to use the string trimmer.”
“It took care of the knee-high grass with no problem, although I had to come in a little tilted to get it started and not to bog down the motor.”
Described as ‘plug n play’, the mower operates simply and efficiently, requiring only an appropriate extension cord and an available outlet. (25 reviews)
“Plug n play.”
“I bought a couple 12 gauge extension cords, plugged it in, and it started right up.”
“Runs right out of the box after assembling the handle.”
“It feels good to know when I plug this in it will mow as expected.”
“it is easy to operate in every way.”
“Add the grass deflector and away you go.”
“Easy to keep it plugged up if you tie the cords together at the mower.”
“I can use one hand to push it.”
“Just plug in and GO!”
“Turns on and off when you grip lever.”
Consumers find the assembly process quick, often mentioning it takes only about 15 minutes to go from opening the box to having the mower ready for use. (17 reviews)
“15 minutes from opening box to ready to mow. Easy set-up.”
“After opening the box, all I had to do was lift the push bar into place and screw the bolts to lock it in position.”
“Mower was easily assembled in a couple of minutes.”
“Literally unfolded handle after lifting it from box. Just tightened the knobs to secure handle, charged batteries & it was ready to go!”
“It was very easy to assemble. Unfold handle, attach second handles, and tighten the well marked screws.”
“The mower took only a few minutes to set up.”
“Easy assembly.”
“Minimal assembly required, worked as described right out of the box.”
“Easy to setup”
“The handles unfolded and after tightening them up, the mower was ready to go!”
Users appreciate the LawnMaster CLMF4819X for not having to deal with gas, oil, spark plugs, or starter cords, which simplifies maintenance and use. (16 reviews)
“I decided to go for it, with the expectation it won’t last forever but should probably get at least a year out of it, and so relieved I’m DONE trying to fix gas mowers that won’t start and no more gas, oil, spark plugs, starter cords, filters to deal with.”
“gets the job done with less maintenance and oils”
“No need to recharge batteries, haul on pull cords, mix and pour in fluids, or anything.”
“No maintenance needed, no gas, no oil, spark plugs & best of all, no pull-crank!”
“I don’t think I’ll ever go back to gasoline now.”
“I like electric mowers no gas or oil to mess with”
“I don’t want to mess with gasoline or oil or pulling my shoulder out of socket, trying to start a gas powered lawnmower.”
“no more running to the gas station to fill up a stinky can and no batteries to charge”
“No expensive batteries to charge or replace every year, fuel, oil, tune-ups, etc., with traditional push mowers.”
“zero fumes”
Cutting height can be easily adjusted on all four wheels with a single lever, providing versatility for different lawn conditions. (12 reviews)
“Cutting height is easily adjusted on all four wheels with just one lever.”
“The height adjustment actually seemed to have some discernable effect on how high/low the grass ended up.”
“Also love that you can adjust the height super easy.”
“Love that the height settings are in inches, since I had to cut at four inches and then drop the setting to three inches next time”
“The ride height adjustment works better than it should! Easy enough to adjust, for young women or elderly to use.”
“Nice and light, easy cutting-height adjustment.”
“easy to adjust”
Despite some being plastic, the deck seems sturdy enough and able to withstand small rocks and debris without damage. (11 reviews)
“I thought that the plastic deck would be an issue (little rocks and wood chips getting thru to hit me) - not so - I heard a few solid thunks during my brief time with the equipment, with no visible damage to the deck, and more importantly, me.”
“This lawnmower is very sturdy. It is built well”
“I ran into a tree a couple times and the ABS plastic is perfectly fine but time will tell.”
“But i love the product strength and cut height range.”
“Powerful machine well made”
“Plastic wheels have been criticized in some reviews, but they will last a long time with ordinary care.”
“The mower deck is heavy plastic.”
The mower has a foldable handle which allows for easy and compact storage, taking up minimal space in a garage or shed. (8 reviews)
“The handle folds forward so it takes up very little space.”
“When finished, I let it dry off, cleaned the clippings off, folded the handle, picked it up and stuck it in the utility room.”
“It's lightweight enough I could fold it”
“folds up for easy storage”
“Storage wise it can be seated vertically to save SPACE”
“If you have a townhouse or some other super tiny space to mow this is perfect”
“Its small and compact”
“Also I needed something that’s stored well in a small place.”
The LawnMaster CLMF4819X features a safety button for starting, as noted in a review, which indicates that this mower has been designed with safety considerations in mind. (2 reviews)
“It has a safety button for starting”
“The safety switch is a PITA, but ill probably bypass it.”
A review mentions that the mower handles hilly and hole-filled yards well, indicating good performance on uneven terrain. (1 review)
“I have a very hilly, hole filled yard and it has handled it like a champ.”
4 reasons not to buy
Concerns about the longevity of the LawnMaster CLMF4819X have been reported, with some users experiencing failures within a year or less of use. (31 reviews)
“with the expectation it won’t last forever but should probably get at least a year out of it”
“their machine broke within four months of using it”
“but it only lasted for less than a year.”
“The lever is plastic, so I imagine it will break at some point and be impossible to replace”
“but some of the plastic parts break easily.”
“Something came loose inside the drive unit.”
“This mower is NOT that robust. I would think grass it about all you can expect, and then only for a few years at best.”
Handling the power cord can be cumbersome and takes some time to get used to, as it is similar to vacuuming. (22 reviews)
“The cord will take a little getting used to, I’ve mowed grass since I was a young teenager (30+ yrs), this is like a combo of vacuuming & mowing grass, by no means difficult just different.”
“Oh, I do have to keep moving the cord out of the way, but after getting all those don’ts, what’s one do?”
“Sure the cord is cumbersome, but once you get used to it, it’s just as annoying as mowing the lawn anyway.”
“Putting the on/off lever on the right side, the same side as the cord, means that whenever you need to adjust the extension cord you have to change hands on the lever so that your right hand is free to move the cord”
“There is the hassle of whipping that cord around to keep it out of the way so you don’t mow across it.”
“Which is good because you need the other hand to manage the power cord.”
“Love that it’s light as a vacuum cleaner and can be used with one hand while I hold the cord with the other.”
“Of course the use of a cord is a little cumbersome, dragging it behind you through your yard.”
The mower is not self-propelled, which may be a drawback for some users, although its lightweight nature partially compensates for this. (11 reviews)
“Easy to maneuver & push, despite not being self-propelled, because it’s so light.”
“No assisted push but light enough for just about anybody to operate.”
“Very light. I can lift it with one arm and cart it thru my house if I want.”
“This mower, the LawnMaster ME1218X Electric Lawn Mower 12AMP 19-Inch, is light as a feather and can truly be operated with one hand.”
“It is so light i cut with one hand on mower one hand on cord.”
“I was looking for another self-propelled mower, which this is not”
“Our gas-powered lawn mower is heavy, so it had a drive motor and throttle. This electric mower is very light, so a drive motor is not necessary.”
“Nice and light, easy cutting-height adjustment.”
The motor can rev down if the handle is not held down firmly, which may cause hand fatigue or cramping over extended use. (5 reviews)
“The trigger need to be held down firmly. You can actually hear the motor rev down as your hand eases. After awhile my hand did start to cramp up.”
“One complaint I have about this model is the hand lever that must be held down to keep the motor running, it has to be held with your right hand, or your left if you cross over your torso to grab it in a ninja-like motion while you let go of the lever with your right hand all while making sure the cord stays clear of the blade….a full width lever across the entire handle would be a much-appreciated upgrade.”
“Having a lever for on/off instead of a metal bar attached to both sides of the handle (like most mowers) also means that you have to keep it squeezed tight with one hand the whole time, or it shuts off”
“after about 0.5 an acre my right hand was on fire from holding the trigger to keep it turned on.”
“Turns on and off when you grip lever.”
Bottom Line
The LawnMaster CLMF4819X is a lightweight, easy-to-handle mower that cuts through overgrown grass with ease. It's a 'plug n play' model that's simple to set up in about 15 minutes—no gas or oil hassle. You can adjust the height with one lever, making it versatile for different yards. It also folds up for compact storage. However, there are concerns about its longevity and handling the power cord. Not self-propelled, the motor may slow if you don't grip the handle firmly.
Facts
| Brand | LawnMaster |
|---|---|
| Cutting Width (in) | 18 inch |
| Features | Electric Start, Mulching, Side Discharge, Bagging |
| Max Cutting Height | 3.4" |
| Min Cutting Height | 1.4" |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Category | Push Mowers |
| Warranty | 2 Years Limited |
| Weight | 27 lbs |
Special Features
- Powerful 3,600 RPM Motor: This mower has a strong motor that cuts grass fast and effectively, so you can get your lawn looking good without working too hard.
- Cordless with 24V MAX 4.0Ah Batteries*: It's battery-powered, meaning you can move freely around your yard without tripping over cords or needing to buy gas.
- iPower Technology: This feature makes sure the mower uses the battery power smartly, so it lasts longer and you don't have to charge it all the time.
- 2-in-1 Mowing: You can choose to either have the cut grass shoot out the side or get mulched back into the lawn, which can help make your grass healthier.
- 6 Cutting Positions (1.4" - 3.4"): You can easily adjust how short you want your grass to be, whether you like it really short or a bit taller.
- Easy to Handle and Store: With its medium-sized cutting area and wheels that make turning simple, this mower is a breeze to push around. Plus, it folds up to save space when you're not using it.
- Ready to Go with Dual Batteries and Charger: The mower comes with two batteries and a charger, so you can keep one battery charged while you're using the other one, letting you mow for longer.
- 19-inch Durable Cutting Deck: The main part of the mower that houses the blade is big enough to cover a good amount of lawn but still solid to handle different grass types and conditions.
FAQ
- Q:
Is a warranty provided by the manufacturer for this lawn mower besides the optional three-year purchase?
- A:
The product may come with a manufacturer's warranty. Please check the manufacturer's documentation or contact them directly for confirmation.
- Q:
Does the ME1218X model include a grass catcher?
- A:
Yes, the model comes equipped with a grass catcher.
- Q:
What material are the wheels made of?
- A:
The wheels are made of plastic, designed to be durable and sturdy, suitable for at least three years of use.
- Q:
What is the recommended extension cord gauge for a 100 foot length?
- A:
For a 100-foot extension cord powering a 12-amp mower, a minimum of 14-gauge is recommended to ensure efficient operation.
- Q:
Can this product be easily assembled by an individual?
- A:
This product is designed for easy assembly and can typically be put together by an individual without difficulty.
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