Fiskars StaySharp™ Reel Lawn Mower, 17-in

I purchased this mower because I wanted a mower that did not require any fuel or extensive maintenance. I also have a very small yard and there is no need for a big powered mower. I am impressed with the craftsmanship of this product...it is a quality product and works very well. It cuts the grass clean without tearing it and the only negative is you have to go over it a second time to "mulch" it into smaller pieces (supposed to be of benefit to the lawn). I suggest if you get this mower, you mow your lawn every week or it gets difficult to push through taller grass and raising the height of the mower is then suggested. So if you want a well built, low maintenance mower that does a nice job...this one may be a good choice for you.

Previously I had a yardworks reel mower. I also have gas mowers. Comparatively this one is superior to the yardworks. It weights about 40 pounds, easy to push. Easy to get into tight areas although has some limitations but most lawn mowers do. The height is easily adjustable, more so than most mowers. It has a fly wheel so the blades keeps spinning to a point after you have stopped. This is good for short fast pushes in small areas. What I found really good and not anticipating is how it deals with grass clippings. It rechops them. Enough passes and I found they disappear into the grass. It chops flat leafed weeds, however not as well with weeds that have round stems (and some seeding grass) Most reel mowers do not handle this aspect. Best of all, its less stressful cutting because of little noise, no gas fumes. I have a lot 200 x 50 ft with a small house and it takes no longer to cut than the push gas mower. Perhaps less time and the result in my estimation is a manicured lawn. Funny, I bought this mower to give myself more exercise and ironically it has been less strenuous than the gas mower. The gas mower has gotten a good rest this summer.

J'étais hésitante entre ce modèle et un autre, mais je suis satisfaire, fonctionne bien, ajustement de la coupe se change facilement.