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Better reel mower, or switch to rotary?
I've been using a manual Craftsman 5-blade reel mower for years. It's
OK for most of my mowing, but it has some shortcomings: Doesn't cut grass stalks. Bad with long grass. Bad with grass that spreads out in a circle rather than grows up. I've searched a lot online, and I've read that 7-blade mowers are better (for all types of grass?), that reel mowers with no-contact blades are better (easier to push, and rarely need sharpening). I see a few 7-blade, and a few no-contact, but none that are both. I also see an interesting looking cordless 5-blade reel from Sunlawn that's really light and apparently can be used as a manual too. Should I expect these mowers to cut my long/difficult grass, stalks, etc? In your experience, will a high-end manual or cordless mower seriously outperform a basic one? There are a few cordless rotaries as well. Most are very heavy, and two that seem to get good reviews (black & decker & neuton) are pretty expensive. Would they do better with difficult grass? I know a gas mower would, and I could get one for occasional use. Thanks! |
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