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3 Options ConsideredPriceWeightWarranty
Great States 304-14
21 lbsOne-year warranty
Scotts 2000-20
34 lbsTwo-year warranty
Remington RM3100
34.1 lbsTwo-year warranty
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Great States 304-14

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Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Perfect for small jobs

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This 14" reel mower works best for those who have small properties, up to 0.2 acres as it will take you around an hour to cover such area with this tool. However, larger areas will require you to do more passes. Therefore it might make sense to buy a wider lawn mower.
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Easy to maneuver

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With this 14" reel mower you'll have absolutely no problems maneuvering between trees, lawn figures, and flowers. Due to its small footprints and lightweight design, this lawn mower is very simple when it comes to controls, in fact, it will not require you any substantial physical power to...
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Suitable for a well-maintained lawn

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This reel mower does its job very well on a well-maintained lawn, with grass not higher than 5". In these conditions, you'll receive a nice-looking lawn that will look like it was cut with scissors.
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Small height adjustment range

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Contrarily to many other reel mowers, this unit has a very narrow height adjustment range. You can choose anything between 1" and 1-3/4". Multiple mowers feature broader height adjustment range.
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Struggles in overgrown grass

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Like many other reel mowers, this unit is not suitable for working with high, non-maintained lawn. Whenever you encounter grass longer than 5", you'll stop enjoying your work, as the mower will continuously get jammed.
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Scotts 2000-20

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Excellent for large jobs

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This 20" wide reel mower is, in fact, one of the widest units currently available on the market. Large width makes this mower perfect for large jobs as, compared to smaller units, this mower will require fewer passes to get the job done. This reel mower is suitable for large backyards, between...
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Makes clean cuts

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Five razor-sharp blades allow this reel mower to cut through thick and long grass. It's perfectly suitable even for cutting old and poorly maintained lawns. Additionally, you can sharpen the blades yourself once in a while, all you need for that is a simple $15 blade sharpening kit.
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Height adjustment is simple

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With this reel mower, you can cut your lawn right to the height you desire. The unit has nine different height adjustments, ranging between 1" and 3". Moreover, it is straightforward to adjust the height, all you need is to set the height adjustment lever to the corresponding position.
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The wheels are nice

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This reel mower has quite large 10" wheels equipped with radial tires. As the tires feel rubbery, they provide very nice traction, that results in faster and cleaner cutting experience.
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Hard to carry around

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As this reel mower weighs more than 34 pounds, it might be problematic for some people to work with it. The job might get too heavy for some seniors and kids.
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Large profile

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Being both wide and tall, this reel mower has quite large footprints. That might introduce storage-related problems, as it will require more storage space than the regular, smaller reel mowers.
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Remington RM3100

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Excellent for mulching

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On average, this reel mower can collect around 50% - 70% of total clippings, which makes it ideal for those who need to manage grass clippings afterward. This is especially useful for those who want to use the clippings for mulching or feeding animals.
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Ideal for medium-sized lawns

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With 18" wide cutting pattern, this reel mower is an excellent tool for those who have to mow medium-sized properties, between 0.1 and 0.3 acres.
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Decent height adjustment capabilities

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You can adjust the cutting height of this unit within the range of ¾” to 2-½”. There are nine height options to choose from.
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Handle feels nice

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The handle of this reel mower is covered in fabric which highly improves your comfort especially when it's very cold or hot outside. Additionally, the fabric cover provides extra tight grip.
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Bag fills up quickly

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As the clipping collection bag works reasonably efficient, you'll need to empty it is very frequently. Some user reports say that it takes around 3 minutes of active work to get the bag full.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Bad for overgrown lawn

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Just as many other reel mowers, this unit is simply horrible when it comes to mowing long, overgrown grass that is longer than 5". The collection bag makes this process even worst as it gets caught in the tall grass and prevents the mower from moving backward.
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Not efficient on uneven terrain

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Many customer reports state that it is very complicated to use this reel mower on inclined and uneven grounds as then the collection bag tends to detach from the unit.
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