No engine, no cord, and very close cuts · review
An 18-inch reel mower with one of the widest height ranges here, from 0.5 to 2.75 inches, and a stated 5-year protection plan offer.
An 18-inch cut saves passes, and the range of 0.5 to 2.75 inches covers most warm-season and some cool-season heights. Few reel mowers offer both.
The listing says it is designed for flat lawns and dry grass under 4 inches. A reel relies on wheel speed to turn the blades, so slow, uphill work suffers.
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 |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 18 in |
| Cutting height | 0.5 to 2.75 in |
| Grass limit | Dry grass under 4 in, stated |
| Weight | 27 lb |
| Warranty | 1-year limited in the table; the listing also promotes a 5-year protection plan |
| Amazon reference | B00004R9UK |
The first bullet promotes a 5-year protection plan, and the table gives a 1-year limited warranty. Ask the seller exactly what is included.
The table lists 27 pounds.
7.6/ 10
The most useful all-rounder among reel mowers here: real width and height range at a fair price.
A flat lawn up to a modest size, kept short to medium.
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Manual · 14 in cut · 5 blades · 1 to 2.25 in · 10 in wheels · 21 lb · 90-day warranty
A 14-inch reel mower with 5 blades and 10-inch wheels, cutting higher than the 1204-14 for about $12 more.
Best for: A small lawn kept around 2 inches.
≈ $94
Manual · 14 in cut · 4 blades · 0.5 to 1.75 in · 8.5 in wheels · 19 lb
The best-known reel mower on Amazon, with more than 15,000 ratings. It has a 14-inch cut, 4 blades and a low height range that ends at 1.75 inches.
Best for: A small flat warm-season lawn kept short and mown often.
≈ $82
Manual · 16 in cut · 7 blades · 0.5 to 2.5 in · 10 in wheels · 21.8 lb
The most blades on this shelf: 7 on a 16-inch reel, aimed at dense Bermuda, Zoysia and St. Augustine lawns.
Best for: A dense warm-season lawn in the South.
≈ $120
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