The Bosch Rotak 36 R is supplied with a centrally located carry handle that is well balanced and makes carrying the lightweight mower a breeze. There is also a grass comb behind the front wheels, on either side of the mower to pull grass from the wall side into the blade. Meaning that you can cut as close the wall as you would with a trimmer. Roller (Stripes) We must say that this Bosch mower does perform well when it comes to collecting clippings. It doesn’t make a massive mess of your garden. And the grass box provides plenty of capacity for small to medium sized gardens. When comparing against the cordless models under the Bosch brand, the price level here is considerably less so there are lots of savings to be made. Assembly is not as simple as it looks and requires a certain level of skill and attention to detail.

There are several orientations of controlling the mower to choose from. The controller can choose to either hold on and throttle in the horizontal position or they can take advantage of the Ergoflex bars, which are vertically mounted.

There is no mulching plug or other mulching setting on the Bosch Rotak 36 R. You’ll have to collect your grass clippings in the included 40L grass box.

You need to always take extra precaution with a cord laying across your lawn as you work and develop a technique to avoid it on your mow paths Bosch’s Rotak 36 R in an electric mower mounted on 4 good sized wheels and is intended for use on medium sized lawns. Main Features Many competitor mowers in this size range struggle to hit such impressive speeds, highlighting why Bosch mowers remain some of the best selling products in the country. This is a powerful mower that will not struggle to cut through damper grass, making it a great choice for your average user that may not mow frequently. As mentioned, the mower comes with a 36cm cutting width, which is ideal for working on medium size lawns. It removes huge swathes of the lawn with one pass, providing you aren’t working on lawns larger than 300m2 – anything bigger and you’ll want a wider cutting blade to reduce mowing time. Many people don’t mow frequently of course, in which case the higher blade settings are very useful. Use these when mowing to avoid removing too much grass at once, which can otherwise cause scalping and bare batches.The motor and cutting width make the Rotak 36 R suitable for mid-size lawns up to 300m2, meaning it can also function well on slightly larger lawns. Be mindful of using it on anything beyond the 300m2 recommendation, as the 10m cable and 36cm cutting width make it work best on medium size lawns. Cutting Width

Grass box container has a lower capacity than the 37cm model by 10L which means more frequent emptying The Bosch Rotak 36 R mower has a 1350 watt PowerDrive motor, with 16 Nm of torque. The blade will always be spinning at full speed, giving your lawn a smooth cut even through dense patches of grass. Too small for larger type lawns. If your lawn if over 300/400m2, then look for a wider model to save timeAs is standard, the mower comes with a grass collection box, with an impressive 40L capacity. This should be more than enough for all your clippings, saving the hassle of stopping to empty before you are finished mowing. Putting the handles down and compacting it is not as easy as one would think – requires some effort when it comes to storing it away after use Length of the power cord is only 10m which is shorter than other models we have seen that have 12m or 15m cords. This model also includes the rear rollers, which provide attractive looking stripes across the lawn The first thing I noticed about the Bosch Rotak 36’s construction is that it’s reasonably lightweight for such a durable product — something that’s rare to find at this price point.

The blades have a curved edge to lift the grass of the lawn while cutting and to help fan any leaves and grass cuttings into the grass box. The blade is made from quality steel resistant to corrosion and damage from wear and tear. The improvement in blade sharpness provides a better cut, but understandably it struggles with small twigs and branches. Height AdjustmentThe Bosch Rotak 36 R comes with a total of five cutting heights, ranging from 20mm to 70mm. this is the ideal number of settings you need for a lawn mower blade, allowing you to adjust the blade height to various positions to accommodate the lawn’s condition that day. The handles are quite different to most mowers, featuring a vertical design that allows for a firmer grip, making it even easier to navigate the mower while maintaining proper posture. This all combines to ensure safe and comfortable operation as you mow the lawn, avoiding potential issues like fatigue and aches developing in your hands and wrists.