American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16-Inch Bent Reel Mower
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American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16-Inch Bent Reel Mower
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Amazon.com Product Description
The American Lawn Mower Company 16-inch bent reel mower is a simple, efficient, and effective blade-and-reel mower, fueled by environmentally-friendly manpower and specifically designed to cut low-growing, creeping grasses. Made of durable tempered alloy steel with an unbreakable steel side plate, this 4-spider, 7-blade, ball bearing reel design gives you cutting heights ranging from 1/2 inch to 2-1/4 inches using the adjustable 7-section roller and 3-position adjustable wheel height. This mower features durable 10-inch composite wheels with radial tread tires and molded hub caps, 1-inch torsion bar frame, flare-style painted handles with cushioned grips, and a 16-inch cutting width for quick, maneuverable action. This mower can be put together quickly in 10 to 15 minutes.
Feature
- Hand pushed bent reel mower specifically designed to cut low-growing, creeping grasses
- Cutting heights from 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches with adjustable 7-section roller and 3-position adjustable wheel height
- Made of durable tempered alloy steel; unbreakable steel side plate; 4-spider 7-blade, ball bearing reel design
- 10-inch composite wheels with radial tread tires; 1-inch welded torsion bar frame; painted flare-style cushion-grip handles
- 16-inch cutting width; assembles in 10-15 minutes
Perfect for my bent grass lawn
I have a bent grass lawn which this mower was designed to cut. Bent grass is used on golf courses in the North because it can be mowed very low and fills in to form a carpet like surface. You can't mow it with a rotary mower. I have had a bent grass lawn for 20 years. I used this mower for an entire growing season and it has exceeded my expectations for the very low price. I am able to take it down to 1/2 inch where bent grass thrives. By taking bent grass to that level you get a much thicker lawn. The extra blades in this mower cut the lawn more cleanly although I usually cut it twice at a 90 deg angle. My lawn looks like a golf tee at a really expensive country club. A couple of notes. This mower is not designed to take 2 inches off your lawn because you only mow twice a month. It will does not handle rough surfaces very well. By the way, a push mower like this is the fastest way to cut a small lawn. Young children can easily push this mower as long as you don't let the lawn grow too high. I can mow early in the morning, late at night without bothering anyone. Small lawn - push mower is the only way to go.
Good but not perfect
Good mower, but as the another reviewer commented, not good with tall grass. Otherwise, it's easy to assemble, easy to maintenance, sturdy and otherwise reliable. Just get a string trimmer for all those tall blades of grass.
quiet and powerful
Assembly was quick - five minutes. Then, I went to just push it to see how it felt and I ended up mowing the entire lawn (~800 sq feet) in fifteen minutes, quietly and honest, without breaking a sweat! (It's 80 and humid and in tight jeans.) The lawn hadn't been mowed in six weeks and was pretty long. This mower cut it all. Usually my husband does the lawn. He is going to be so impressed. It is no harder to push than a gas mower. One problem mentioned elsewhere I had too: the nut came off the top bolt. I think I just need to get a washer. It was fine I just held the handlebars together in place to finish the job.
Scotts 415-16S 16-Inch Elite Push Reel Lawn Mower
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Scotts 415-16S 16-Inch Elite Push Reel Lawn Mower
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Product Description
16 In. Cutting Width, with height range of 1/2 In. to 2 1/2 In.. Lightweight, with easy to push 10 In. Wheels and Radial Tread Tires. Flared T Style handle with cushioned grips. % Blade, Heat Treated Tempered Alloy Steel Blades and Cutter Bar for years of use. Unbreakable steel side plates, 1 In. Welded torsion tube frame assembly.
Feature
- 1/2- to 2 1/2-Inch Cutting Height Range
- 10-Inch Wheels with Radial Tread Tires, adjustable in 3 positions
- 16-Inch Cutting Width
- Flared "T" style Handle with Cushioned Grips
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
Okay mower for hard to reach areas in my large lawn
I purchased this mower to get to the areas that my riding lawn mower couldn't. I've used it right next to the house and under trees. It does work, but if the grass is too long it just pushes it over. It also seems to get hung up easily on any little rock or uneven area. However, for what I purchased it for it works just fine for me. I didn't want a motorized one so my daughter could use it.
Stop outsourcing to China! Part broke on second use...
This is the piece that snapped the SECOND time I used this mower (it attaches to the roller):
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Now I can't pull the mower backwards anymore without getting stuck in the ground. I am certain that this is the result of the lack of QC in Chinese manufacturing because a mower design as old as this would never have such a simple flaw.
GREAT ECO Mower
I love this mower. It is very easy to assemble and use. My ten year old son can use the mower with no problem. Sticks do get stuck so do have to clean before or during as they get stuck. My lawn looks great.
Scotts 815-18S 18-Inch Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower
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Scotts 815-18S 18-Inch Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower
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Product Description
18 In. Cutting Width, with 10 In. Wheels and radial tread tires. Offer comfortable loop style with full length cushioned grip. Cutting height range from 1/2 In. to 2 3/4 In., with quick T knob adjustable roller assembly. 2 In. Welded shrub bar assembly and unbreakable steel side plates. 5 Blade ball bearing reel assembly, with heat treated tempered alloy steel blades and cutter bar. 2 Year Limited Warranty.
Feature
- 10-inch durable composite wheels with radial tread tires
- 1/2- to 2-3/4-inch cutting height range
- Metal roller brackets with quick-adjust T-knob
- 18-inch cutting width
- 2-year limited warranty
So far so good
We haven't had this long and have just used it a couple of times, but we really like it. We have just used it for a small area recently sodded in zoysia, but it cuts that very smoothly. . . . and, unlike our power mower, it always starts! I'll try to remember to report again next summer.
This is actually fun
People kept telling me that gas or electric was the way to go. NO! I actually enjoy cutting my lawn now. I have a small lawn, maybe 100 sqft, and I can go outside and cut whenever I want thank to this thing being super quiet. No gas to fill, no noise, no smell. It pushes easy and there is a certain sense of satisfaction you get when you know your manual efforts are resulting in something you directly tangible. I would highly recommend this simply for the sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.
The product itself is solid. Good quality, low maintenance, and looks nice. Save the planet, your ears, and get some exercise!
Great mower
This is a great mower. It is not too heavy so my wife can use it too. There is no gas needed so it is the ultimate environment friendly product and you can use it even in midnight since there is no engine noise.
Earthwise 50020 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower with Grass Bag
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Earthwise 50020 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower with Grass Bag
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Product Description
Earthwise, 20", Electric Lawn Mower, Powerful 12a Motor, 3 N 1, Side Discharge, Rear Bagger Or Mulch, Single Lever Height Control From 1-3/4" To 3-3/4", Comfort "V" Handle With Cushion Foam Grip, Soft Touch Operation, Easy Fold Handle, Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control, 7" Front & 8" Rear Ball Bearing Wheels, 2 Year Limited Warranty.
Feature
- Single Lever Height Control 1-inch to 3-inches
- Easy On & Off Mulch Plug - Grass Catcher - Discharge Chute
- Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control
- Comfort "V" Handle, with Cushion Grip, Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle
- Ball Bearing Wheels - Rolls Easy - Last Longer - 7-Inch Front and 8-Inch Rear
electric mower
It was easy to assemble and works great. I've done the lawn a couple of times with the mulcher blade and we're very satisfied with it. It's very easy to use.
mower beats gas
used gas for 50 years not a big eco freak but this mower is great no oil gas smell or sore back from pulling and pulling.need a little practice with cord but great mower
Good value
Great cut-very easy to assemble. For the value it is good for our typical neighborhood lawn. Need to make sure bag is emptied regularly. Bag works good. Bag design could be upgraded but doesn't take away from product working efficiently.
American Lawn Mower Company 1ST-SP Reel Mower Grass Catcher
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American Lawn Mower Company 1ST-SP Reel Mower Grass Catcher
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Amazon.com Product Description
The American Lawn Mower Company reel mower grass catcher prevents grass from being strewn across the lawn. For durability this grass catcher sports a plastic bottom, polyester rot-resistant fabric, and a heavy-duty wire frame. It features a galvanized steel bottom and adjustable attached hooks. The grass catcher conveniently folds down for easy storage. It fits with 14-, 16-, and 18-inch hand mowers.
Feature
- Fits with 14-, 16-, and 18- hand mowers
- Conveniently folds down for easy storage
- Durable plastic bottom, polyester rot-resistant fabric, and a heavy-duty wire frame
- Features galvanized steel bottom and adjustable attached hooks
- Reel mower grass catcher prevents grass from being strewn across the lawn
Barely gets the job done
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any other universal grass catchers for manual mowers so I bought this one. I didn't expect much and so wasn't very dissatisfied. It's catches about 50% of the grass and is very flimsy. I use it to only catch the grass in my backyard (which is where my compost bin is located) so that I don't have to mess with it in my front yard.
Manufacturer: American Reel Push Lawn Mower/Catcher Combination
Purchased both:
American Lawn Mower 1414-16 16" Standard Push Reel Lawn Mower,
American Lawn Mower Company 1ST-SP Reel Mower Grass Catcher,
since they are listed as "Frequently Bought Together".
Mower works great, this grass catcher on this mower is useless. Limited points at which to attach chain hook to upright handle support causes either rear of bag to be "slightly" higher than front in which case the grass falls back into the spinning blades OR rear of bag touches ground and jumps off mower support bracket frequently. Gave up on catcher, mowing multiple times (very small yard) to "mulch" grass.
Would recommend manufacturer modify their included brackets with positive closure mechanism in order to prevent accidental disengagement from mower - and perhaps a different chain hook or attachment point physically on mower.
generic bagger
The bagger was obviously not engineered for the mower I bought. It catches about half of the grass, and then dumps it out as you go down an incline. Unless you mow super fast, the clippings don't make it very far into the catcher. I wouldn't buy it again if I could do it over.