No engine, no cord, and very close cuts · review
A 14-inch reel mower with 5 blades and 10-inch wheels, cutting higher than the 1204-14 for about $12 more.
American Lawn Mower adds a blade, bigger wheels and half an inch more height to its most popular mower. Those are the three things that matter most on a reel mower.
The 90-day limited warranty is well short of the 1-year cover on the Great States and the 1815-18. On a simple tool it matters less, but it is still a difference.
Keep fingers away from the reel when moving the mower: it turns with the wheels. Clear sticks and stones first, because a reel stops dead on them and the blades can be nicked.
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| Blades | 5, heat-treated alloy steel |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 14 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 2.25 in |
| Grass limit | Up to 4 in tall, stated |
| Wheels | 10 in polymer |
| Weight | 21 lb |
| Warranty | 90-day limited |
| Amazon reference | B000NHTH0O |
It has 5 blades instead of 4, 10-inch wheels and a higher maximum of 2.25 inches, for about $12 more.
The details table gives a 90-day limited warranty.
7.8/ 10
Worth the small premium over the 1204-14 for most small lawns.
A small lawn kept around 2 inches.
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