2024 the best reel lawn mower review


Price: $99.99
(as of Dec 06, 2024 18:48:09 UTC - Details)

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SCISSOR-LIKE CUT: No ripping or tearing of grass blades for a better and healthier lawn
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CUT: Effortlessly change the height of your cut with 9 cutting positions varying between 3/4-inches and 2-inches
MAX MANEUVERABILITY: Features an 18-inch deck and 10-inch front wheels for easy navigation around the lawn
MOTORLESS DESIGN: Environmentally friendly with no gas or batteries needed
QUALITY MATERIALS: Designed with durable steel blades built to last
INCLUDES: 18-inch push reel mower and collection bag
Reviewer: Sara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: LOVE
Review: Quick points:Pros:-easy to use-easy to handle and pick up-easy to maintain-maneuvers well-somewhat adequate instructions for setup-super fun-successful at cutting grass-gives a good ab and glute workout if using proper balance and body mechanics-convenient-successfully meets all the reasons for why I bought it-no loud machine noise-gives a healthy, beautiful lawn.-checks all the boxes-as picturedCons:-does not come with a cover case for safe storage-some noise when using it that could wake a neighbor up-may need professional conditioning later on b/c it started to squeak after one month when driving it on concrete-best for people who want to keep their lawn healthy and low maintenanceNot good for:-people who want to give their grass a cut so short that it ruins the health of the grass by drying it out and exposing its roots to the sun. If that’s you, you won’t enjoy this. Because the short cutting lengths cut a lot of grass, it stalls easily and will need to be emptied out every 2 feet of grass.-Yards covered with sticks and twigs to the point where you can’t walk on it without stepping on a twig: twigs and sticks and fallen fruit pits will block the blades. It’s an easy fix. All you do is remove it, but if it happens every foot of grass, you won’t like this. A possible solution is to use a leaf blower to clear your grass of debris before using this.-Lawns covered with holes: if your lawn has so many holes that it’s a hazard and constantly causing sprained ankles, you won’t like this. I do manage to cut the grass in these areas by setting it to the lower settings, but I can’t imagine having to mow any lawn all uneven and hole-y with any kind of lawn mower for that matter.-People who crave perfection: obviously a lawn mowing machine is going to give you that perfectly tailored look, like a perfect buzz cut. My lawn still looks gorgeous and super healthy and even more nutritious after using this on the tallest cut setting, but if you want to see those perfect lanes of grass on your lawn, this won’t do that like lawn mowing machine does.-People who like to use the force of a superhero when carrying out any duties with their hands. This invention moves easy when you’re not pushing down on it. You push it forward, not down. Like pushing a stroller or shopping cart, you need some might, but not loads. If you put that much force/ weight into, you’ll weight it down and cause it to stall/ stop suddenly.-People who have limited physical capabilities: You will need to be able to move to use this similar to using a mop but with both hands. Unlike a gas or electric lawn mower, you will actually be putting in work to use this. It’s not a high intensity (HIT) workout, but it’s still a workout and you might sweat a little. It’s as rigorous as using a vacuum for a long time or a mop to scrub floors. In fact, house cleaning is more rigorous and harder on the back than this.-People who get embarrassed easily: so this makes noise and you won’t look as suave as the person using modern-day machines. If you care about how you look, you probably will be too embarrassed to use this.Tips:-use the shortest length/ lowest setting for the edges of the lawn-use the shorter or lower settings to get weeds (pulling out weeds is easy too if you can’t cut it)-when setting up, you will need 2 people for the final bits of assembly.-To remove piles of grass shavings, turn it over or on its side, shake it a bit, and leave the grass shavings on your lawn for its health.-is often easier to use move around with one hand instead of 2-the package when delivered will be heavy to carryI love my manual Lawn Master lawn mower! I am so happy I made this purchase!!! Like many, we originally outsourced our landscaping responsibilities to businesses. After numerous problems, we decided to terminate the business relationship. Due to a lack of respectful business standards in our area from this type of profession, I decided to try a DIY approach. Problem was the loud noises of landscaping machines. I am so exhausted from the noise pollution they cause that it’s actually making me nauseous. I couldn’t stand the idea of standing next to one for 30 minutes. Plus, you can never truly proper clean appliances. That always creeps me out and they are dependent on some power source, ie gas or electricity. The fiercely independent and survivalist-me doesn’t like that. I saw an actor use a manual lawn machine in a historical movie. This inspired me to look into it further. I am so glad I did and so glad companies like lawn master continue to improve and sell this product! It’s so fun to use and is actually improving my relationship with nature! I don’t know why our society ditched these in favor of machines. I love its tallest cutting lengths, too. My grass is finally staying green- no more buzz cuts! I’ve been using it for a few months now. Worth the price so far. To clean, I use a broom with long bristles like you would with a razor brush. Getting my hands close to the blades with a towel worries me. Probably could use a keyboard cleaner to blow out the grass in the tighter spaces. Moving forward, I would like to see a sturdy case sold to cover the blades for safe storage, wheels free of Prop 68 warning, some kind of conditioner for the metal to avoid squeaking and rust as the metals age, better instructions for setup, instructions and manual written by someone who has actually assembled and used this before, and a similar tool to get the grass on the edges of the lawn near borders.

Reviewer: valentinegirl58
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Handy to Have
Review: This little mower does a very nice job of keeping smaller lawns cleaned up. It is very sharp and cuts well. Even the taller weeds come down with a couple of passes. So much easier than oil changes and using gas. The smaller branches tend to get caught but are easily removed. I recommend it for someone who doesn't have a good back or has arthritis and can't handle regular mowers. The 18" cuts a nice strip. It's easily assembled and easy to bring inside to keep the rain off. The price is great.

Reviewer: tak
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great tool
Review: Amazing Tool, very efficient and flexible to use. It is time and money saving : No oil needed, No gas needed and it's excellent in maneuver. it's required no additional tools for maintenance..

Reviewer: Cyclo_Dad
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: "Lawnmower-Shaped Object"
Review: I was looking for a small lightweight mower to manage a postage stamp-sized yard. For the size, a gas powered mower was not worth the maintenance costs, so the choice was between an electric mower and a push mower. After reading about a few products, blade servicing, etc., I was ready to buy electric. However, under duress from my spouse (who, in hindisght, is unlikely to ever use the mower...) I purchased the LawnMaster and stand before you now, a broken and humbled man.The light weight, lack of motive power and narrow 16" width sounded like an efficient package for my small yard. Shipping and delivery were prompt, and assembly took only minutes. The mower ships mostly assembled, so all that remains for the customer is to connect the handlebar.Excited to take my new mower for a test run, I rolled it to the front yard, set the cutting height to the highest setting and let her rip. I proceeded about 1.5 steps before the blade siezed - yep, a small piece of mulch stuck between the blade and cutting deck. No worries - read about that in the manual. I backed up the mower, tapped out the mulch and pressed on. Got about 3 steps this time (progress!) before a dried grass stem was enough to bring things to another halt. Now things were getting aggravating! According to the manual, sticks, stems, undulating terrain - you know, features of a standard lawn - are enough to jam the cutting reel. Heck, even a stern glance toward the blades was enough to lock it up, in my experience.The LawnMaster may be a master of its lawn domain in laser-leveled yards with sushi-grade fescue, but for my coarse St. Augustine, with rhizomes that put the Stranger Things vines to shame, it is ineffective. At least you get exercise using this mower! The cutting reel is slow to engage, so pushing the mower feels like using a blocking sled with none of the machismo bragging rights. Despite the heavy feel of the cutter, the LawnMaster struggles to cut anything over 3". Using it is good for back flexibility, though, since, I eventually just give up and bend down to pick the grass this is incapable of cutting. Since the lawn mower struggles to, you know, mow grass, I wind up doubling back to cut from a different angle. This prolongs my mowing time, but it also gives me a chance to engage with the local wildlife, as I feed dozens of mosquitos. The best part? The manual states that mowing with a reel mower should occur more frequently than mowing with powered counterparts, so I'll be back out there soon...all too soon, really.So, who is this mower for? If you hate your partner, despise the concept of free time, or are just plain cheap, then this mower is for you. If you miss using your grandparent's old reel mower and can do without the excitement of a teatanus booster, this is for you. If you previously used a bubble mower, and want something just as effective at cutting grass with less overall functionality, you've found your mower. In sum, I will be trading this master-of-none for that electric mower and advise you to steer clear.

Reviewer: DTN
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: buying used / labeled "excellent" is NOT excellent... mower works great, collection bag BAD
Review: bought it used via Amazon. said to be excellent - not at all. it had grass in the box, ha no directions. and it was scratched up. never the less, I built it - because I wanted to spare the air. it was a little tricky to assemble, like a ring puzzle, has to be done a certain way. but it can be doe in 20 min. first pass, it squeaked very loud at random. really annoying. then i made my first pass, even at the highest height it cut the grass very low. BEWARE, set it as high as possible, less you want a 'buzz cut' lawn. it did an excellent job chopping up my grass... i was impressed. but the collection back is poorly designed... it keeps popping off. i hacked a way to keep it on, via velcro and bungy chord.

Reviewer: Cynthia Carr
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It does cut very well. Really noisy and squeaky but WD-40 mostly fixed that. Fairly easy for this 75 year old woman to assemble. Was bought as a back up mower.

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Customers like the ease of assembly and weight of the lawn mower. They mention it's simple to use and requires no tools. Some are satisfied with the build quality, size, and value for money. However, some customers differ on whether it works well, the cut quality, and ease of maneuverability.

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