No engine, no cord, and very close cuts · review
The lightest reel mower here at 18.1 lb, with 5 blades, a 14-inch cut and a short range for lawns kept low.
At 18.1 pounds this is the lightest reel mower on this shelf. A 5-blade reel on that weight is a good combination for short, frequently mown grass.
It runs from 0.5 to 1.75 inches, the same as the 4-blade American and Great States mowers.
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 |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 14 in |
| Cutting height | 0.5 to 1.75 in |
| Wheels | 8.5 in composite |
| Handle | T-style with cushioned grip |
| Weight | 18.1 lb |
| Warranty | 90-day limited |
| Amazon reference | B0026T3O6A |
The Scotts is 3 pounds lighter, while the American has 10-inch wheels and cuts up to 2.25 inches. Choose by grass height.
The listing says assembly is tool-less.
7.8/ 10
A good light mower for short grass, level on value with the American 1304-14.
A small short lawn and a user who wants the lightest mower possible.
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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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