Light, cheap and tied to an outlet · review
A 15-inch corded mower with a bike-style handle and a rear bag, sized by Black+Decker for 1/8 acre.
The 10-amp motor and 15-inch deck fit Black+Decker’s own 1/8-acre target. The bike handle is the distinguishing feature for owners who steer around beds.
At $169 it costs about $55 more than the LawnMaster MEB1114K, which has the same deck width, more amps and folding handles. You are paying for the handle and the brand.
Unplug the cord before you touch the blade, the chute or the height lever, and use an outdoor-rated extension cord with a GFCI-protected outlet, as the manual directs.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
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| Motor | 10 A, 120 V |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 15 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 3 in, 6 positions |
| Collection | Rear bag, winged blade stated to improve collection by 30% |
| Start | Push button |
| Stated area | Ideal for 1/8 acre |
| Weight | Table shows 7 lb, which cannot be the assembled mower |
| Amazon reference | B078YZK5MB |
Two separated grips in place of a single loop. Black+Decker says it reduces friction and improves maneuverability on small lawns.
Black+Decker credits its winged blade with 30% better clipping collection. It does not say what it was compared with.
7.5/ 10
Comfortable and simple, but the LawnMaster 15 and 16 inch mowers offer similar specs for less.
A small lawn with lots of turns.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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