Tools & Hardware : Scotts 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower #2000-20

Rating: - Love this reel lawn mower
Got this reel lawn mower 3 weeks ago and it works Great. It was easy to assemble and works great. Easy to push and cuts for a healthy lawn. With the price of gas I could not be happier.

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Rating: - Less Weed-Eater Use
We have many tight spaces in our lawn and this mower has allowed us to mow them, rather than having to use the weed-eater so much. The mower is light weight which is very beneficial on our yard with many slopes and inclines. It is quiet and light-weight enough to be easily stored on hooks from the garage ceiling.

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Rating: - Good Choice......But only if you have the time to mow more often
I wish I could say that I purchased this mower after seeing Al Gores "inconvenient truth" and my life was changed by it. The truth however is that I finally got fed up with my old power mower failing to start for the ump-teenth time after repeated repairs and promises of it now "running like a champ". This old time mower will take some getting used too, and also don't kid yourself, it doesn't do the job as easily as a power mower by any means. However on the plus side you will never again suffer through a mower that fails you, needs fuel, requires any real maintenance like oil changes or plugs, and best of all if you take care of it, will be the very last mower you ever buy. The only way this mower will up and quit is if you do. Any maintenance it does require is easily handled by a screwdriver or wrench. Even for those whose knowledge of small gas engines doesn't go much beyond kicking it and swearing when it disappoints you. I fully agree with the reviewer here who stated it is best used on pristine lawns with lush healthy grass. (Unfortunately a lot of people that have lawns of such quality often don't cut their own lawns. If you happen to be the exception, read on) This mower cuts thick grass of reasonable length straight and evenly very easily. Where it fails you is on long loose weeds fluttering in the wind. The mower passes right over them no matter how many times you try again and again to sever it. I solved that problem by putting a little more effort into trimming with the weed whacker, and leaving the heavy grass to the mower. And it by far is most efficient when used regularly once or twice a week. A time table you will find effortlessly fits most peoples lifestyle since the mower is so light and easy to use that mowing the lawn will no longer be an all day Saturday event. Unlike lawns where power mowers are used that usually get long and seedy looking in between jobs, you will find yourself taking this mower out far more often just to hit the "high spots". Thus your lawn comes to have the appearance of a man that gets his hair cut every three weeks and thus never looks like he is long overdue. You can also get away with using this mower early in the morning or late in the evening since it makes very little racket. And one last thing, I didn't notice much difference in the physical effort needed to push it considering that most people use walk behind push mowers in any event. Aside from having to use it a little more often, and its lack of cutting power on long weeds, I consider this mower to be well worth one's investment. You will eventually come to find your lawn never looked better.

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Rating: - price too high
I was going to order one of these to replace my defective Sears Craftsman reel mower but stopped at a local Fred Meyer before doing so. ON SALE $109 (no shipping!...usual price $119 + sales tax. Needless to say...check locally if you have the time.

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Rating: - Going green on grass
We moved from a 3 acre lawn to a 1/4 of an acre lawn, After a couple of weeks researching reel lawn mowers, the Scotts seemed the best deal for the price and had the widest cut. The first cutting looked pretty ragged with Dandelions, Timothy grass sticking up. The second cutting came out much better.

The mower provides a good workout. With a lawn of some size you can figure on mowing for half an hour or so every day to keep up. Save on your gym membership and treadmill behind your lawnmower. The mower does not push easy enough for kids, but teens and older should be able to handle it just fine. Multiple passes are required to trim grass 6" or more.

For me the going green and price were worth it. Your lawn will require more constant attention to keep it at optimum mowing length. I just think of it as a daily workout.