Scotts18-Inch 7-Blade Push Manual Reel Lawn Mower and American Lawn Mower Company GC91820 18-Inch/20-Inch Reel Lawn Mower Grass Catcher

Context:I am mowing a Bermuda grass lawn, about 3,200 sq ft.Is this mower easy to assemble?Yes, I did it entirely without tools. However, this gives one the 2-3" cutting range which is the default. To go lower, you will need/want a crescent wrench and a socket wrench to change the large 10" drive wheels' starting position.Is it hard to adjust the drive wheels on the Scotts Pro to the lower cut level?Not at all - but you will need some wrenches. The wheel and axle are shifted to another setting by physically detaching the main axle, shifting it around the reel's drive axle axis and reinserting the drive wheel and axle into the new height range. There are three axle positions possible, you need to see it to understand fully, but however arcane this sounds now, it is not hard. Took five minutes, right the first time.Are 7 blades worth it?Yes - it will cut much better on fewer passes. the famous "rifling" of the lawn that the 4-5 blade versions create is greatly reduced. That said, the key to reel mowing is hitting the lawn often. One is trimming and grooming, not cutting the grass.Speed?This is actually faster than my gas powered walk behind. I get done quicker and the lightness of the machine makes up for the fact that it is 100% human power. Not difficult to use at all.Can it maneuver? What if the ground is bumpy?I have an area that inclines rather noticeably and this machine is unfazed by this. It rolls along an incline and tracks true, either parallel to the incline or moving up or down it. I understand from other reviews that this is not always true of mowers from other makers. I also have my share of bumps where the lawn needs leveling, and given its width, that is not a problem. This thing even blasts small twigs without a care (although I prefer to miss them for the sake of continued sharpness of the grass knife), whereas most reel mowers reportedly seize up on the smallest obstacle.Results?Awesome - after three uses, my Bermuda already looks more like an emerald carpet. The reel mower does not stun the blades with a crush-cut like a string trimmer or rotating horizontal steel blade does. As mentioned, this is a trim and groom mower. The grass never misses a growth beat and there are no "hairy edges" left behind to add a tan sheen to the lawn as the crushed bits die and new blades must form. Keep your gas monster for scalping or those times when vacation forces you to let it grow too high and you want to recover back to height quickly in a couple of mows. The gas monster also will suck up light debris in fall as leaves are dropping all over. I see some on YouTube using their gas machine as a yard vacuum of sorts, setting it higher than the reel mower and sucking up loose thatch and leaves.General notes below:Why buy a reel mower?Your lawn is a hobby and you seek golf course quality. You know more than a little about how to care for it holistically. A reel mower clips the grass with a neat scissor action that does not stun the blades. The grass recovers immediately and learns to spread out wide and thick. Great for Bermuda. Turns your grass into carpet as your reel mower trims and grooms it, which you are happy to do every 2-4 days. You love the exercise and the meticulous care of the lawn.Why would I not want to buy one?The above description sounds more like chores from hell than fun.

I have wanted to buy a manual push lawnmower for months, waited for spring and researched many models. I ended up ordering the Scotts 18 inch mower. It took me five minutes to assemble the handle and attach it to the cutting unit. It is built solidly and yet it is easily maneuverable. I found the directions on maintaining to be simple, easy to follow and sensible. I've used it 3 times since purchase and found that it cut the grass cleanly and evenly. I have a few little uneven sections in my lawn that create an uneven cut, but not so uneven as to look unseemly. Also, occasionally you may need to go over a section twice from a different angle to get some stubborn taller grasses in your lawn. For me this is no big deal and overall I find the cut of the manual superior to a traditional lawn mower which tends to grab and clutch the grass rather than cut. I also love not having to deal with the maintenance of a gas mower or the charging issues for a battery powered mower. If you like a little exercise with your mowing experience (again depending on the size of your yard), clean energy (yours) and simplicity of process this mower is for you!

Up to adding the handle to mower and the E screws, this was easy to assemble out of box. Other instructions besides basic height adjustment and pushing to cut grass, all went over my head.I got this model bc it has 7 blades. I live in S. Florida and have mixed grass ( mostly St Augustine and Bermuda). The handle is not adjustable, so if you are over 5 ft or so, it will be uncomfortable to use. I used it on small, uneven grounds where there were scattered tall grass and it did skip some tall grass. The blades are sharp, easily cut the grass and it was easy to push around.OTHER information- for installation I wore gloves to avoid getting cut; putting on the handle to base is a bit challenging - still lost the E screw. It’s a bit on the heavier side.This is a small reel manual mower. Be realistic about expectations. It produces no pollution, easy to store, decent price and cuts grass.

It's all about the blades! It makes a perfect cut and the lawn is thriving. The only thing I am having issues with, although it is sort of heavy, it's still hard to keep the lines straight because it "bounces" on the lawn.I've used an expensive gas-powered mower and a battery-operated mower and this is by far the best. I do believe it's the extra blades.

It works, but there are negatives:1. Stops frequently even on tiny bits of mulch.2. The grass catcher addon requires me to manually push the grass back frequently to prevent it from getting in the blades and being blown all over.3. Although it says 1inch height, it seems higher and can't cut the grass very short.I love that it's manual, easy to push, and does a good job on Zoysia grass.

Lo que me gustó: fácil de armar, fácil de usar. Tengo zoysia y esto lo corta muy bien. Nunca había tenido algo así para cortar mi césped, siempre utilicé un wiro o desbrosadora styl. Pero siempre la hoja del césped se ve quemada, desgarrada y no se ve muy bonito que digamos. Con este escocés el corte es parejo, no desgarra la hoja al contrario pareciera que lo estuviera cortando con unas tijeras, y eso se ve en que césped se vea más verde y más bonito. Soy como un niño con juguete nuevo