American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16-Inch Bent Reel Mower

American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16-Inch Bent Reel Mower Review


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I just got it yesterday and put it together this morning, it took about 10 min. and I adjusted the blades to have less contact, as the paint on the blades needs to where off. The mower is well made and cuts great and a lot lower than my power mower.br /I cut my yard two weeks ago with my power mower and it is Bermuda grass and a hybrid mix it turner brown and look very bad.br / The only thing that I would change is to put the bottom of the handle on the mower before you put it together as it is easier to get it on that way and oil the mower before the first use.br / Well, on to my first use, I cut my yard in about 20 min. and it was the easiest that it has been in 3 years the mower is very easy to push and does a great job cutting the grass. I just don't Know what took me so long to try one, I will not go back to my power mower! I would highly recommend it to everyone, it is one fantastic mower.

American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16-Inch Bent Reel Mower 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
American Lawn Mower's 16-inch bent reel mower is efficient and effective--no unnecessary attachments, no fancy gewgaws, just a serious blade-and-reel unit of tempered alloy steel with a few height adjustments for different levels of grass. The knife blades are sharp and strong, and, though the mower is light enough to carry, it's got enough heft for proper traction on slick grass. Assembly doesn't take long--10 or 15 minutes is about all. The handle cushions are cushier than on some other models and especially easy to put on--unfortunately, they come off as easily as they go on. 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.


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good customer service - Gift Recipient -
Received the unit on time. Once open the mower had a small broken piece. Called customer service and received the replacement piece in 4 days. Mower works great on my bermuda grass.

Very nice American-manufactured lawnmower - voyager2lcats -
I had read a nice review of the American Lawn Mower Company's list of reel mowers and I was convinced this was the right machine for me. I have a centipede lawn and this machine cuts better than any gas or electric mower I own. Neither of them is reliable either, while this machine should go the distance. I purchased the blade sharpening kit as well, so far haven't needed it (I have used it four times already since March). It is lighter than either the gas or electric mower I have, so it is no harder to push nor maneuver. You won't regret buying this from Amazon.com as I got free shipping and delivery was in 5 days. You have to assemble the mower, but that is relatively simple, although the instructions are poor.


Apr 27, 2010 15:58:12
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McCulloch MCM2011 16-Inch Push Reel Mower

McCulloch MCM2011 16-Inch Push Reel Mower Review


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I actually bought this about 6 years ago to mow my little condo yard. I was leary, as it looked like something Great Grampa might have used, but it's been extremely handy over the years. Now that I have a yard of my own I use it all the time to get into tight places where I don't want to wrestle with my gas mower. The construction is all steel, very sturdy. Just don't try to use it on very high (over 4 inches) grass, or where there's a lot of twigs; it will get bogged down and you'll get frustrated fast! But if you're keeping up with the grass, and you use it in small areas, it works great!

McCulloch MCM2011 16-Inch Push Reel Mower Feature

  • Foam grip
  • Rust resistant blades
  • 4 Height adjustments
  • 16-Inch cutting swath
  • Environmentally friendly
McCulloch 16 ft Push Reel Mower - What a environmentally friendly way to cut your grass. With rust resistant steel blades and ball bearing spindle, this McCulloch 16 ft Push Reel Mower


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Apr 24, 2010 08:36:04
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Brill 78366 Razorcut 33 13-Inch 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower

Brill 78366 Razorcut 33 13-Inch 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower Review


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Brill 78366 Razorcut 33 13-Inch 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower Feature

  • Non-contact cutting system keeps blades sharp for 8 years
  • Weighs only 17 pounds
  • Reel mowers give your lawn a much healthier cut compare to rotary mowers
  • Environmentally friendly - no gas or fumes
  • Exceptionally quiet and safe to use
The German-made Brill Razorcut 33 reel mower eliminates the need for noisy, polluting, gasoline-powered mowers. While a push mower isn't ideal for all cutting situations, it works extremely well in many small scale settings. The Razorcut weighs only 17 lbs. and is easy to push on large 8" diameter wheels. Features a 13" (33 cm) cutting width. The cutting height can be easily adjusted from 11/16" to 1-13/16". Recommended for lawn sizes up to 6,000 sq. ft. Comes fully assembled, except for the handle. This mower is not recommended for St. Augustine, Zoysia or Bermuda grass lawns.Optional grass catcher bag is also available.


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Apr 15, 2010 02:32:08
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American Lawn Mower 1414-16 16-Inch Standard Push Full Feature Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle

American Lawn Mower 1414-16 16-Inch Standard Push Full Feature Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle Review


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I chose a push mower over an electric or gas mostly because of convenience and wanting to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Keeping gas in my garage, having to take a lawn mower in for maintenance, or running a cord from the inside of my house to the outside just don't appeal to me. I'd like my lawn and garden to be as sustainable as possible. br /br /Because of the above, I really wanted to be able to give this mower a 5 star rating. But truth be told, after going over my lawn about 4 times with this (and in some areas even more), there are patches of grass in the middle of my yard resembling a bad mullet..I found myself using a rake to try to comb them up so I could shave them off with the mower, kind of like a clean up job after a bad shave... I don't think it's dull blades as the leaves on my lawn were chopped up pretty well. Maybe it's because I let the grass get too long before using this, so I will revisit this review after trying the mower on shorter grass. I was satisfied with how easy it was to push the mower, and putting it together was quite quick too...the handle is held together with just 3 bolts and hooking the handle onto the mower itself was a snap. And I didn't mind having to pick up twigs first but some people might.

American Lawn Mower 1414-16 16-Inch Standard Push Full Feature Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle Feature

  • 16-inch cutting width
  • 10-inch cast iron wheels
  • Easy height adjust from 1/2-inch to 2-1/2-inch
  • Powder coated finished handle lasts longer and prevents rust
Safe, lightweight and easy to push, this non-polluting Reel Lawn Mower is great for small lawns and hard-to-cut landscaping. The clean, even cut is better for your lawn because it doesn't rip or tear, leaving the grass blade sealed to better retain moisture. Use clippings as a fine mulch to fertilize your lawn, or add the optional Grass Catcher (sold separately) to collect the grass for your compost pile. Safe, lightweight and easy to push, this non-polluting Reel Lawn Mower is great for small lawns and hard-to-cut landscaping. The clean, even cut is better for your lawn because it doesn't rip or tear, leaving the grass blade sealed to better retain moisture. Use clippings as a fine mulch to fertilize your lawn, or add the optional Grass Catcher (sold separately) to collect the grass for your compost pile. Includes 10" adjustable wheels, 5 blades and a ball-bearing reel. Assembled mower measurements: 48"H x 22"W x 14"D. USA


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Not too heavy - M. Rickey - Yakima, WA
I looked at several push reel mowers before deciding on this one, also sold as the "prison mower." My yard slopes and is full of root bumps, holes, and a lot of unseen spiny seed pods from the sweetgum tree. I was worried this would be too heavy to push uphill but it rolls easily and other than having to heft it up a couple of stairs from the garage, I don't even notice the weight. It cuts grass nicely and plows through the rough patches without getting all dainty. I had to adjust the blades but that was an easy task (follow the directions). A neighbor said, "Oh, you're going back in time!" but I think she's just jealous. With care and some luck, this mower should outlast me. Oh, and it's quiet!!

Old School Mowage - R. Bates - Sacramento, CA, USA
Cuts better than expected, made of solid metal, i accidently ran into it with my car in the garage, still works perfectly!


Apr 12, 2010 08:48:22
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American Lawn Mower 1404-16 16-Inch Standard Push Light Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle

American Lawn Mower 1404-16 16-Inch Standard Push Light Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle Review


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This mower is awesome, I can't believe I didn't know about reel mowers sooner. This is perfect for our small Arizona lawn. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to push (even my 2 year old son "helped" and pushed it by himself) and stays really sharp. Cutting was excellent and it is neat to see the clippings fly. I can't wait to have many years of great service from this mower. I will never go back to gas again!

American Lawn Mower 1404-16 16-Inch Standard Push Light Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle Feature

  • 16-inch cutting width
  • 10-inch composite wheels
  • Easy height adjust from 1/2-inch to 1-3/4-inch
  • Corrosion resistant, zinc-plated handle with plastic grips
American Lawn Mower 16-inch cutting width reel lawn mower. 4 spider 5 blade ball bearing reel. Heat treated alloy steel blades and cutter bar. Easy height adjustment 1/2-inch to 1-3/4-inch. T style handle. Push mower features corrosion-resistant, zinc-plated, handle with plastic grips. Durable, 10" composite wheels with radial tread tires. Unbreakable steel side plate. Tempered alloy steel reel and bed knife blade. 0.75 Inch formed torsion. Cutting height from .5" to 1.75" with adjustable 4-section roller.


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Ok, but works with some difficulty - W. C. Thompson - Cape Town, South Africa
It's light and easy to put together...and my only complaint is that if the grass is a wee bit long it is hard to push...sticks a bit. Now, how did I overcome this challenge? I mow more often!



Apr 08, 2010 12:12:13
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American Lawn Mower Company 1815-18 18-Inch Reel Mower

American Lawn Mower Company 1815-18 18-Inch Reel Mower Review


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The handle requires about 15 minutes of tool-free assembly and is not difficult. The hardest part was attaching the two circlips that secure the handle to the mower; they cannot be pressed into their grooves by hand but must be pressed hard with something (I used the tip of pliers to apply the needed pressure, I didn't think to use the included blade adjustment wrench). Amazon's product description states you will need a wrench to assemble, but that is not true, the only tool you will need is 'something' to push those circlips into place. The padding on the handle was already installed, but it is foam rubber and probably will not last long. Once the padding shreds, I won't worry about it, it really isn't needed.br /br /I made a couple test swaths through the grass and found the cutting blade factory adjustments to be perfect. It cuts fairly well across the entire 18 inches, but requires a second pass to get some blades of grass that didn't get cut, and even then a few blades of grass will still stick up. I have bent grass and a bent reel mower might work better than this, I don't know. I found that it cuts through leaves and thin twigs easily, but someone who doesn't rake up a trashy lawn will have problems with trash jamming the reel. It won't chop up paper, cardboard and other garbage, then spit it all over the place like a power mower will.br /br /This mower is noticeably easier to push than my gas mower! The silence is 'golden', just a gentle whirring sound. I can listen to my music while using this mower. NO smelly exhaust; NO hard starting; NO air filter cleaning; NO going to buy gas; NO engine maintenance or repair every 2 or 3 years! One thing I didn't think about when I made this purchase is 'IT DOES NOT KICK UP ANY DUST'! I used to wear a face mask when mowing with gas to keep me from coughing badly from inhaling the dust and shredded grass; but no mask is needed with this mower!br /br /The build quality seems pretty good, but there is some plastic: The wheels, the rear rollers and the roller height adjustment mechanism are the plastic "weak points" of this mower. I am guessing one of the roller height adjusters will break eventually. The rubber tires have a shallow tread that may wear down after much use. The handle has some flex; not the stiff steel shafts I remember from years ago. No, this is not my father's very high quality reel mower that had stiff handles and NO plastic. But it is good enough.br /br / The instruction sheet has a breakdown of ALL parts with part numbers so replacement parts can be ordered from the factory. There is a small wrench included to make cutting blade adjustments. Cutting heighth adjustment is made by wingnuts, no tools needed. The instructions show how to make even finer heighth adjustments (requires removing the wheels), but that won't apply to most of us.br /br /Overall, I like this mower, but I think those plastic heighth adjusters should be made of sturdy metal. If you think you need a more robust reel mower than this, do a search: 'prison lawn mower'. I was tempted to buy one!br /br /ADDED THE SAME DAY: I just noticed the price jumped by more than 11 dollars over what just I paid. If the price keeps going up the higher priced prison lawn mower might not be such a bad deal!

American Lawn Mower Company 1815-18 18-Inch Reel Mower Feature

  • Hand pushed reel lawn mower is solid, sharp, and easy to use
  • Cutting heights adjust from 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches
  • 5 tempered alloy steel blades with ball bearing reel design; 2-inch welded shrub bar frame; assembly required
  • 10-inch wheels and radial tires handle any terrain; cushion-grip handles for comfort
  • 18-inch cutting width; 2-year limited warranty
The business end of this hand pushed reel mower is solid, sharp, and easy to use, with five heat-treated, knife-sharp tempered alloy steel blades that can be adjusted for varying grass heights from 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches. With its 10-inch wheels, radial tires, 18-inch cutting width, and 2-inch welded shrub bar, this mower should enable you to cross whatever terrain and reach whatever hard-to-access rogue patches of grass you desire. Plus, the soft foam cushion on the handlebar is a nice -- and much appreciated -- touch. However, assembly can be a headache, even though the only tool you need is a wrench. The instructions could be clearer, and the handle parts could fit together better. This product is backed by a limited 2-year warranty.


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Made in China - GEORGE K. FLOOD - California
I googled lawnmowers made in the USA and came up with a site that said that this brand and model is made in the USA. So I got it. The box clearly says "Made in China." Oh well. Hard to find anything made in the USA anymore. It cuts the lawn OK, though. I'm glad I got this type of non-motorized lawnmower.


Apr 05, 2010 20:58:13
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Great States 815-18 18-Inch Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower With Loop-Style Handle And Heat Treated Blades

Great States 815-18 18-Inch Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower With Loop-Style Handle And Heat Treated Blades Review


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So first for the reasons why this Great States mower is a great push reel mower, and is probably the best 0 I've spent in a long time:br /br /1) It's the perfect weight - it's not so heavy that you tire easily using it, and it's not so light that it bounces around and doesn't cut the grass.br /br /2) It's a solid piece of equipment. From what I've read of the Scott's reel mower, the handle is flimsy.br /br /3) It was easy to assemble. Took about twenty minutes altogether, and I'm not especially mechanically inclined.br /br /Now for the reasons why I love having a push reel mower in general:br /br /1) The kids can be outside while I'm mowing. No worries about rocks, etc. being thrown around.br /br /2) Extremely quiet compared to mowers with engines (pretty obvious I suppose).br /br /3) No need to deal with slopping gas around or to smell exhaust from the mower. I really enjoy being able to mow the lawn without feeling like I immediately need to take a shower after doing it.br /br /4) I had some trepidations about how effective a tool this would be, but it cuts right through the grass with ease. I haven't had to mow when the grass is extremely long, but because this mower is so much fun (yes, fun) to use, I don't anticipate the grass getting too long, because I'll be using it so frequently.br /br /We have a yard that is a little over 1/3 of an acre - for anyone who has a lawn that size or up to 1/2 an acre, I would definitely recommend this mower. Anything bigger than that, and personally I'd want a riding lawn mower. Five stars, only because I can't rate it higher than that.

Great States 815-18 18-Inch Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower With Loop-Style Handle And Heat Treated Blades Feature

  • 18-inch cutting width
  • 10-inch ball bearing wheels
  • Easy height adjust from 1/2-inch to 2-3/4-inch
  • Powder coated finished handle lasts longer and prevents rust
  • Heat treated blades stay sharp longer, making a quality cut
18", 4 spider, 5 blade ball bearing reel. Tempered alloy steel reel and bed knife blade. Steel side plates and 2" welded shrub bar assembly. 1 2" to 2 1 4" cutting height with adjustable 7 section roller. Cast iron roller brackets with wing nut adjustment


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So far so good. - Jeff S -
So far this mower works as well as could be expected. With thicker, deeper grass, sometimes I have to make two passes (in varying directions) to get the grass to my expectations. But, I also did that with the gas mower I had before this one. Overall, I would recommend this product without hesitation. Happy mowing!

Works better than you'd think - orangekay - San Francisco, CA United States
Everyone and their mother will tell you that you can't cut tall grass with one of these things, but they don't know what they're talking about. What they really mean to say is that you can't cut tall grass easily or quickly, but you can do it if you raise the bar to its highest setting and adopt a mowing style similar to vacuuming. You'll probably be worn out before you're even halfway done, but it'll work. br /br /The instructions are terrible and so are the little thumb screws they give you to assemble the handle, but I love everything else about this mower. It's heavy enough to plow over the thick spots without jumping off the ground too often and its blades make a very satisfying sound. I have some concerns regarding the longevity of the plastic roller bars, but they let you order replacements, so I'm not too worried. The satisfaction of getting to fire my landlord's gardener and keep the money I was paying him to do absolutely nothing every month makes it all worth it. br /br /Do yourself a favor and pitch the little plastic wing nuts they give you to secure the carriage bolts in place--they hurt your hands and work loose with vibration all the time. Pick up some 6mm locking nuts and impact drive them on instead.


Apr 04, 2010 12:32:33
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M T D Products 11A-414C000 21'' Yard Machine Push Mower

M T D Products 11A-414C000 21'' Yard Machine Push Mower Review


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Powered by a 158 cc, 500 series Briggs Stratton Quattro engine with 5.00 ft. lb. of torque and recoil start. 21'' 2 N 1 deck. 7'' front and 8'' rear wheels with 9 position height adjusters. Mulch kit and soft top bagger included. Fully assembled. 2 year limited warranty.


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Apr 03, 2010 12:10:09
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