Lawn Equipment Manufacturers

Review by "ji-m" : Better than what other reviews had said

This mower was much better than what I ever could have hoped for. I left my 6.5 HP Craftsman mower in Missouri when I moved. I liked that mower, but using this is much better. I may be the motor behind this reel mower, but with only about 25 pounds to push around, it seems just as easy as pushing my old one around that had a motor on it. Handling Hills:I was concerned before getting it by the reviews that said it may be hard to get up hills. My back yard is level with with the basement floor and I push this mower up the side yard hill to the front yard with ease. It is just that light. Handling Twigs:I was also concerned by the reviews that said any twig will stop it dead in its tracks. I have alot of twigs, but most are thin. The mower has no problem chopping up twigs up to the thickness of a pencil. And, if a larger twig gets stuck, I just back up and kick it out. Adjusting Mowing Height:The other thing I wasn't sure I would like is adjusting the mowing height. When I read you had to undo bolts, remove them and put them back, I thought, Oh no. But, removing the bolts takes no tools. If you are familiar with removing a quick release tire on the front of a bicycle, adjusting the mowing height is at least that easy. In any case, it is just as easy as adjusting the height on my old gas mower.Anyway, I have rarely been so pleased with a purchase. I got this for $90 at Amazon, and that is a great deal. I looked all over for different kinds of reel mowers. The Brill may be better, because it is a little lighter and does not need to be sharpened ever, but I sure did not want to pay 4-6 times as much. As for sharpening, I doubt that I will have to have this mower sharpened as often as I had to have my old gas mower tuned up. As for other reel mowers, they are all heavier. What is so great about this mower is that its light weight makes mowing with it at least as easy as with a gas push mower. The only thing that could be better is for a wider cut, but then you would get more weight, and I don't want that because I have had back and shoulder pain in the past and am of slight build.

Review by S.S. : There are pros and cons...

This item is not for everyone. If you have a relatively small, healthy yard that is free from debris then it will probably work for you. I am not a connoisseur of grass, but the variety I have has very slender, fine blades, and tends to flatten very easily (when walked upon, etc.). This is not a problem for a power mower, because the circular action of the blades works as a vacuum to pull the grass up before it is cut. The push-reel mower does not have that advantage, and grass that is not standing tall can easily escape the blade. Therefore, one pass does not yield an even cut, so it is usually necessary to repeat every pass from a different direction to get satisfactory results. For that reason, this item would not be very practical for a large yard. If your grass is of a thicker variety, as I think you may find more of in the south, then the mower would probably work more efficiently. If you have large trees in your yard, you may want to consider the effects of the fallen leaves or twigs-this mower will not handle them as a power mower does. A small twig can stop it in its tracks... There are several ways in which this item compares very favorably with a power mower. For instance, the maintenance is much less demanding-no tune-ups, refueling, oil changes, or fouled spark plugs, etc. Also it is considerably lighter and smaller than most gasoline mowers, and therefore much more easily stored. The operation is not silent, but is certainly much quieter than a gasoline engine. I find it easier to persuade myself to get out and mow-it seems less of a chore. And while the environmental consequences may be marginal, I'm sure there are those that find satisfaction in the fact that they may be making a difference in that arena, no matter how small...The cost is not outrageous, but I might expect to pay a little less for what I got. The construction is sturdy enough, and the assembly was not much trouble (although my mower contained a defective part, I contacted the manufacturer and they shipped a replacement part very quickly). The grip on the handle does not take prolonged stress well, but otherwise I have had no problems. Ultimately, I am satisfied with the mower. It does a pretty good job for what I need, but I can certainly see how its limitations might make it the wrong choice for some. Weigh the pros and cons carefully...

Review by D. Grove "ColdH2Odvr" : perfect mower for the perfect lawn

This is the perfect mower for the perfect lawn. Unfortunately, mine isn't the perfect lawn (yet). I was looking for a quiet and clean mower without the hassle of extension cords or the price of a cordless and this fit the bill perfectly. So, after reading the reviews, I bought it, use it, and like it. However, having recently moved into town from out in the sticks, I find I need to re-adjust my `mowers are a great way to deal with anything in the yard under three feet tall' attitude. When the previous reviewer said the tiniest twig stops it he wasn't exaggerating, no matter how fast you get it moving it's just NOT gonna cut wood. Also, it does a fine job of decapitating dandelions but tends to leave the stems standing. Again, I like this mower and am glad I bought it (it's just fun to mow with), but be aware that this mower is for grass only (the old lawnboy did equally well on grass, fern, pine or madrona...) If your lawn tends more toward the rough than the green, you might want to look elseware. It may sound like I'm complaining but in truth it's my yard, not the mower that needs fixing. I plan to get our new yard into shape fast so I can enjoy this cool little mower.

Review by S. Andrew Brown : Lawn mowing can be fun

I bought my mower a few weeks ago and have used it a couple times on my 1/2 acre lawn. It cuts beautifully, and nearly as quickly as my old gas powered mower. I have enjoyed being able to hear the birds and enjoy the fresh air while I mow. The mowing is a little bit more of a workout than pushing a small gas mower, but anyone who can walk should be able to push it easily. A couple of caveats though, the mower does not cut wet grass well, but I have had good experience cutting grass up to 6" long when it's dry. Also, it requires a clean lawn, even the tiniest twig will stop the blades, but the sticks are easily removed from the blades. The Amazon reviewer thought it was difficult to assemble. While I agree it could be easier, I was not frustrated and had the mower assembled in less than 15 minutes -- and I'm no genious at assembling products. Also, height adjustments could be simpler, it takes 5-10 minutes to readjust the height with a couple of wrenches. Overall, I'm very pleased with the mower -- I now view mowing the lawn as pleasant recreation rather than slavish noisy work!

Review by Joseph Kubina : Nice mower for nice lawns

I purchased this mower last yr. so I gave it a good work out before I wrote this review. My lawn is a mono stand of midnight blue grass. So I bought a reel mower to get a better cut and not to mention the blades stay sharp longer than rotary mowers. Well anyways this mower works perfect I get a perfect cut everytime. The only problem was the handle can be a problem during assembly other than that I have no complaints.