Mac Allister 1600W review
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- Electric
- Medium lawn
The Mac Allister 1600w 38cm lawn mower is reasonably cheap and is advertised as easy to use. We found the handles weren't that comfortable; find out if it's still worth buying.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What is it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?

Technical specifications
General
- TypeElectric rotary
- PowerElectric
- Weight19.3kg
- Cable length10
- Type of bladeRotary
- Number of cutting height settings6
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