If you're looking for a Labor Day lawn mower deal, this could be one of the best yet. Makita is perhaps better known for its power tools (think drills, sanders, and various cutting machines), but it seems as though it's got a strong holding in the outdoor equipment space, too. I'm drawing similarities with the DeWALT brand right now.
You can imagine my surprise when I saw that the Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 21-in. Walk-behind Lawn Mower Kit was discounted from $749 to $449 at Home Depot. This saving of $300 (or 40% if you like) means you can keep more cash in your wallet or spend it on something else in the Labor Day sales.
Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 21 in. Walk Behind Lawn Mower Kit: key features
What you'll get for your money is astonishing. The lawn mower is packed full of useful specs and tech. You'll even get not one, not two, but FOUR batteries, which will come in handy if you need extra runtime.
The LXT 5.0Ah batteries will power Makita's expanding 18-volt LXT system of equipment. You can use the batteries you receive in several other tools, including string trimmers and hedge trimmers. This will save you money when you want to buy a new tool - you can opt for a tool-only because you already have the battery. I'm seeing more and more power tool brands offer this as a perk, but from what I've read, Makita has one of the fastest charge times of their batteries, clocking in at 45 minutes, so I feel that this is a massive benefit.
That useful spec includes a powerful motor that delivers 3,000 (super fast cutting), an adjustable cutting height of 1-1/4" - 4", and a 3-in-1 design that allows for mulching, bagging, or rear discharge. It even comes with a grass catcher bag, which can hold up to two bushels of grass. As someone with a weed-riddled yard, I find a grass catcher bag super useful because it means that the cut weeds aren't being returned to the ground, and, eventually, the weeds will get the message because they won't be able to get established after being cut.
Although the Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 21 in. Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Kit is IPX4 weather-resistant; I'd still invest in a waterproof cover to protect it from the elements if it's going to be left outside for extended periods. You can get these for as little as $20 from Amazon.
We're tracking several more Labor Day sales to help you find alternative lawn mower deals and top offers on small and major appliances. This is the perfect time to prepare the home and yard for fall.
