Comments on: If junk mail wasn’t bad enough already. Now it directly insults reel mowers!

By: Erick

Erick — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:02:15 +0000

I just bought a used Scotts Classic and was trying it out for the first time. My neighbor came out and asked if we needed to borrow a lawnmower. I told him I liked the reel mower and he just looked at me funny and went back inside.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:33:40 +0000

One other thought – certain kinds of grass are definitely easier to mow than others. I wish I knew the different varieties – I don’t – but we have a mish-mosh of varieties. Some are really difficult to mow while others are a cinch even when pretty tall.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:32:11 +0000

We bought the Brill and fired the lawn service when we moved into our house. We looked recently at getting the wider Brill but alas it’s not currently sold in the US.

I agree with the other poster that the Brill ’s not a great choice if you want a higher cut. Otherwise, it’s a great machine and very solid.

We’re not the most attentive mowers, so it’s more of a workout for us because we usually let the grass get pretty high before we mow.

Our neighbors & friends have suggested lawn services and electric mowers…we just explain that with desk jobs, we’re looking for reasons to stay active!

And we love the quiet and lack of fumes when we mow. It’s really meditative and you can enjoy the wonderful smell of freshly cut grass.

My only gripe is that I’m 5′5″ and I think my husband’s height advantage gives him some leverage I don’t have. Of course, he’s stronger too. None of this would matter if we mowed more frequently, of course

By: kelly

kelly — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:14:08 +0000

I would love to get a reel mower. I severely dislike the gas fumes of our push mower. I didn’t think a reel would be as easy to push as many are claiming here.
I’ll have to find a way to try one out…as I REELY (pun intended) would like one if it as easy to use.

By: Lars

Lars — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:41:38 +0000

Corinne, you should consider the Scotts Classic if you are looking for a mower with a higher cut.

Yes, sticks can make the reel stop turning, if they are big enough. You just stop, pull them out, and keep going.

The wheels have to turn for the blades to spin, but some bumpiness is fine.

I’ve never really found it necessary to do a precise measurement with cutting the grass. I just set the mower about where I like it, and I mow with it.

There is a 60 day money back guarantee for reel mowers. You would just be responsible for the cost of shipping.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:10:09 +0000

We got a reel mower because our lawn was so tiny and gas prices were so high. The first day, we drew half the neighborhood out to see it. They loved it! They all told us stories about when they were kids and had to mow their lawn with a reel mower. My son (who is now in charge of mowing) wasn’t so impressed with the stories but we enjoyed them. So we liked our mower and so did the neighbors. Once we got used to how it worked we were very impressed with the results.

By: Phillipa Lion

Phillipa Lion — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:39:33 +0000

I would like to respond to Corinne’s comment about which reel lawnmower she should buy. We bought a Brill Luxus which we love for all the reasons listed above, but…. There is one major problem with the Brill, it does not cut high, and that would make it a problem for your lawn, Corinne.

By: corinne

corinne — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:41:55 +0000

I still have not decided whether I should buy a push reel mower or not. I definitely want to get away from the pollution, gas, and noise, but I don’t know what kind of mower to buy. I don’t know what kind of grass I have (it is a mixture of different kinds I know that much), I like to have my grass cut high, but how does one measure to know what is 2in or 3in, for example. Do you start measuring from the earth or the green part of the grass? Also, what about small sticks or pieces of mulch that get up on the lawn, will the push mower get stuck or damaged? And what about small dips and rises (not long sloping hills) in the lawn, will the push mower be able to cut over this smoothly? Finally, if I buy one and am not happy with it is can I return it and get a refund? By the way I am most interested in the Brill Luxus.

By: james bratton

james bratton — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:45:07 +0000

I too really like the Scott Classic I bought from Clean Air. Yep, I get funny looks from some of the neighbours and a few of them wonder how long I’ll last with it. Hey, as long as I’m getting the good cardio workout I figure I might be here long after they retire their gas guzzlers. I’ve seen one other reel mower along my route to work- I want to honk in solidarity… but that would just ruin his nice, quiet mowing experience. Reel ‘em on in, Clean Air!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:45:44 +0000

I absolutely LOVE our Scotts Classic reel mower. It is a breeze to push around, no problems with starting it or running out of gas/oil. I live on a military installation and it fits nicely in our very small storage shed, and if my husband is ever deployed again I know I can mow our own lawn. In fact, I won’t even let him do it, I actually LIKE to mow with it. And yes, I even wear flip-flops. . . .know I shouldn’t, but it makes it no more difficult for me. Neighbors are intrigued & some have comments on how nice & quiet it is. I was pushing this mower 9 months pregnant, that is how easy it is.