If you have a medium size yard and are "environmentally conscious", this is the perfect mower for you. You get the even cut from a reel mower but power assisted with the power of a rechargeable battery. The EasyTOOL^TM Cordless Reel Mower is 16 inches wide to make quick work of mowing your lawn. One charge will last you over 50 minutes which allows you to cut over 2,000 sq/ft, the size of most average yards. Best of all, no noise, no gasoline and no pollution. Your neighbors will appreciate the peace and quiet.

This impressive sleek and modern design delivers an attractive lawn that will be envied by all professional landscapers. You will feel proud that you did your part in your yard for clean air without breaking the bank. Take a bow.

I recommend this reel mower because:

• Is battery power assisted for ease of cutting
• Is rechargeable and does not use gasoline for no fume
• Looks great

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CONSIDERATIONS:

Pros: No cords, no loud noise, ease of use, low price.

Cons: Requires more frequent cutting to maintain optimal height

The Bottom Line: Good for light duty lawn maintenance, but not recommended for lawns over 2,000 sq/ft.

 
A Closer Look at Reel Mowers

If you're new to manual lawn mowers, for now, here are some of the most important things to start thinking about as you shop for a new eco-friendly mower.

• Some reel mowers are electric and/or come with batteries. In my opinion, manual reel mowers work just as well as electric reel mower for most people.
• For average sized yards, smaller mowers work great. Larger reel mowers will give you a slightly wider cut and may reduce mowing time if you have more space to mow. However, they also weigh a little more.
• We often recommend mowers based on your location and the type of grass you have. See below for more details.
• Our reel mowers cut your grass at a healthy height, usually below 3 inches. The height of your cut depends on your grass as well. We do offer mowers that cut around 3 inches. Keep reading for more information on grass height.
• Heavier mowers cut certain grasses better. Find out what kind of grass you have and refer to the information below about mower weight.
• There are two basic designs of reel mowers: mowers whose blades make contact with the reel, and "silent cut" mowers, with no contact. Because the blades are made of different materials depending on the mower, both kinds require minimal maintenance.Reel mowers are easy to maintain and last for a long time. In general, sharpening your mower is not as important as aligning and adjusting it, which is very easy.

Now that you've got the basic idea, we'll go on to discuss the different features of reel mowers in more detail to help you make an informed decision.

If you are drawn toward an electric reel mower, you probably don't want to hear my opinion on this one, because I have a definite bias. In my opinion, no one really NEEDS an electric reel mower. It's sort of like adding a motor to a horse. What's the point? People who like electric reel lawnmowers will usually point out the following advantages.

When the electric motor turns the blades for you, it does most of the cutting work, so it is slightly easier to push. That's true, but an electric reel mower is also heavier, because it has to carry the weight of the batteries and the motor. It's easier to push through the grass, but it's harder to pick up because it weighs more. An electric mower also spins the blades at a much higher RPM, so you get more cuts per square inch and a slightly cleaner cut. You can actually increase this effect by walking super slow with the mower while the blades are turning faster. With a manual reel mower, you have to walk faster to make the blades turn faster. Again, this is true. Does A Bigger Reel Mower Mean A Wider, Faster Cut?

The general rule is the wider the mower, the more grass it cuts with each row that you push. If you mow with the EasyTOOL ™ 16” Reel Mower you are mowing more grass with each pass of the mower. If you mow with a smaller Reel Mower, you are mowing less grass with each pass, which if you have a small amount of grass, you won't notice a bit of difference in the time it takes to mow. As the yard gets larger, the difference in mower width becomes a bit more noticeable.

However, smaller mowers typically weigh less. So, they are easier to lift when you hang them on a wall in your garage or you carry them up and down stairs. They may or may not be easier to push through the grass depending on your situation. In the end, the person pushing a manual reel push lawnmower is the motor. So when you let the grass get overgrown because you go out of town for two weeks, you, the motor, will be doing the extra work to cut the grass back down, regardless of the size, weight, or width of the mower.