21 in. 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower, Tool Only

Thank you for your question about the XML08PT1 21 in. 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower Kit with 4 Batteries (5.0 Ah). There is no requirement to add oil to this mower.

Subjectively, it's quite heavy. Good for ruggedness but bad for nimbleness. Unfortunately I had bought it hoping it would be on the lighter side; I would have been better off going to the store to see it in person first.

Thank you for your question on the XML08PT1 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 21" Self‑Propelled Commercial Lawn Mower Kit with 4 Batteries (5.0Ah). The weight of the XML08PT1 lawnmower with four 5.0Ah batteries installed is 94 lbs.

Thank you for your question on the XML08PT1 21 in. Cordless Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower Kit. The XML08PT1 lawnmower comes with a Mulching Plug and a Rear Grass Catcher Bag. It does not have a side chute discharge.

I reviewed this mower on August 16, 2022. If I remember correctly, there is a quiet mode that allows the mower to run at a lower setting, and will automatically rev up when it detects a heavier load. Great machine! But do read my review to find out why I ended up returning this mower.

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This is how Makita designed it to reserve its batteries.  It will spin at the higher rpm as demand increases (thicker or longer grass).  The rpm decreases once that load is removed.  There is no way to override this and keep it at the higher rpm.

My mower's blade speed is slow when the cutting load is low, and it speeds up in heavier grass. It's probably a battery saving strategy, but I dislike it because it often tears out grass and leaves uncut tufts of grass during speed transitions. I'd prefer to be able to control blade rpm myself, rather than an internal sensor responding to load torque. The mower is underpowered for heavy cutting.

Thank you for your question on the XML08PT1 lawn mower. Some assembly is needed, for more information please refer to the following link www.makitatools.com/products/details/XML08PT1 to download the owner's manual.

It's been a year since I purchased the mower. If memory serves, only the handle assembly had to be easily installed. Getting the mower up and running was easy.

Yes except the handle 😜

no you just have to put the handle on the machine

No, there is minor assembly of the handle.

Yes, for the most part.  The handle will need to be bolted on with 2 bolts (from what I remember).

No the speed only picks up when it gets in heavy grass or as needed

Thank you for your question on the XML08PT1. No, the mower is designed to run in its lower RPM operation until the controller senses a higher or thicker grass when the motor will rev up to the Higher RPM.

Thank you for your question on the XML08PT1 lawn mower. There is no published specifications at this time for the length of the handle.

45"

From point of attachment at the mower, handle length is 40". Handle can be folded approximately in half for storage to yield a total handle length of 27"

No, it doesn’t fold away.  And the batteries already show age to them after 1 season. 

If you take a couple bolts out of the handle

the handle does fold in half and then to an upright position.

No, it does not.This was promoted as a heavy duty unit suitable for larger yards.There are other mowers on the market that do fold up. That said, this will be my 3rd year of absolute trouble free ownership of it. 

No handle does notfold

Thank you for your question. The XML03PT1 Lawn Mower is not designed to be folded for storage. Please look at the model XML11CT1 https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XML11CT1 which can be easily folded following the instructions.