Less talked about electric reel mower problems
The electric reel mower is just like the regular reel mower we all know and like but with a twist – it uses batteries and electric curent instead of manual power from a human pushing it along on the lawn. It makes life easier if you are overweight or otherwise physically challenged due to accidents in your line of work. An electric reel mower helps ensure mowing while keeping the noise to a minimum.
When choosing an electric reel mower make sure you follow the same advice you would for a normal reel mower. Buy a good, reliable brand with extended warranty and well known service parts. Getting a cheap made in China hardware might save you money at the beginning, but in the long run you will spend more cash with maintenance and having to repair it frequently. Get an electric reel mower that will last, does a good job and it is maintenance free.
The big difference between various brand of electric reel mowers like Brill, Gardena or WORX is their electrical prowess. How long do they last on a single charge? Can you mow your lawn several times or do yo have to recharge it every 100 yards? That is important and you want to make sure to have all the details before investing in an electric reel mower.
Electric reel mower from three brands reviews
Brill does an average job when it comes to battery life but their electric reel mowers are good at cutting grass and keeping the lawn well maintained. I was able to go around my 450 sq ft mass of grass around my house in Atlanta on a single charge with the Brill Accu 380ASM Rechargeable electric reel mower. While not exceptional, it is a good starting point and it will help get the mowing job done. Just don’t think you can use it on manual mode once you run out of battery because that is not going to happen – the plastic wheels are flimsy – and the grass height adjustment should be checked regularly as it has the tendency of changing under the blade’s weight.
Gardena 4025-U Lithium-Ion Cordless push reel lawn mower on the other hand, is the real deal. My cousin from Michigan can mow his lawn 5 to 7 times on a single charge with the Gardena. The grass covers about 300 sq ft of his yard and he is very happy with the results. Grass clippings are neatly gathered together and he doesn’t have to think about recharging the mower for a long time. Now that is flexibility and peace of mind!
The electric reel mower from WORX is almost as good as the Gardena, lasting a good amount without having to plug it into an electrical outlet and we’re talking about the WORX WG783 Lil’ Mo 14-Inch 24-Volt Cordless 3-In-1 electric reel mower here. One difference is the height adjustment for the grass cutting works better on the Gardena, while for the WORX lawn mower each wheel needs to be adjusted independently. Otherwise an impressive piece of hardware and we couldn’t be more happy to have it. If you are hard pressed to choose between the two of them, go with the Gardena, but if you like the WORX design and price better or you find a sweet deal don’t hesitate to make the purchase. They are both excellent electric reel mowers and they come highly recommended from us.
One last thing – keep your reel mower’s blade sharp and in tip top condition. That is your main tool for trimming the lawn and it has to be in the best of shapes. Sharpen regularly or if you don’t know how to do it, just take it to a professional. Otherwise, see our instructions here on site on how to properly and safely sharpen the blades for an electric reel mower and you can do it yourself with a little bit of work. Your lawn will thank you for the extra effort and your neighborhood will look so much better!