No engine, no cord, and very close cuts · review
The widest reel mower here at 20 inches, and the tallest cut at 3 inches, with dual-track wheels for about $150.
Most reel mowers stop near 2 inches. Scotts reaches 3 on this 20-inch model, so it is the one to choose for fescue kept high.
The 5-blade ball-bearing reel and 10-inch dual-track wheels are the main specifications. It weighs 26.9 pounds.
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, ball-bearing reel, heat-treated alloy steel |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 20 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 3 in, quick-snap |
| Wheels | 10 in dual-track |
| Weight | 26.9 lb |
| Amazon reference | B00004RA3E |
This one can. The listing gives a quick-snap adjustment from 1 to 3 inches.
Wider reels do need more effort, and the listing gives no figure. Mowing often keeps the load down.
7.5/ 10
The only sensible reel mower here for grass kept around 3 inches.
A cool-season lawn kept tall, or the biggest lawn a reel mower can sensibly handle.
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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 · 18 in cut · 5 blades · 0.5 to 2.75 in · 27 lb · 1-year limited warranty
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.
Best for: A flat lawn up to a modest size, kept short to medium.
≈ $120
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
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