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Model |
Popularity |
Price |
Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) |
Weight (lbs) |
Cutting Height Options |
Number of Blades |
 | Scotts | 2000-20 |  | $113.00 | 20 in | 34 | 9 Options/ 1-3 inches | 5 |
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Pros: Very popular and largest reel mower; 2 year warranty; easy to use and easy to assemble; quiet; environment friendly
Cons: One of the most expensive reelmowers; Won't cut grass that is higher than 6-8 inches
Ideal for: Smaller - average sized and flatter yards that do not have sticks, rocks, etc.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | Fiskars | 6201 |  | $199.00 | 18 in | 52.2 | 1-4 inches | 5 |
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Pros: InertiaDrive technology for more cutting power; VersaCut technology to cut all types of grasses; StaySharp cutting system for longer lasting blades
Cons: Most expensive reel mower on list; Heavy; Doesn't work well on overgrown or wet grass or several weeds.
Ideal for: All types of grasses and small - large yards.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | American | 1204-14 | | $63.00 | 14 in | 19 | .5 - 1.5 inches | 4 |
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Pros: Most inexpensive and very popular reel mower; Great for keeping up small yards; light and easy to use
Cons: Works best only for very small yards; have to keep up yard frequently - doesn't work on overgrown grass; very small
Ideal for: Most turf grasses, especially bluegrass, fescue, and rye. Best for small yards such as townhouses and small city yards.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | American | 1815-18 | | $95.86 | 18 in | 30 | .5 - 2-1/4 inches | 5 |
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Pros: Average priced and one of the largest reel mowers; easy to use; quiet
Cons: Some reviews claim assembly to be a bit difficult; works best on yards that are kept up regularly
Ideal for: Almost all types of grasses, especially thicker grasses, on smaller to average sized yards.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | American | 1705-16 | | $86.50 | 16 in | 25.4 | .5 - 2-1/4 inches | 7 |
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Pros: One of the more inexpensive and light weight reel mowers; easy to use; no maintenance required; most blades out of the other mowers
Cons: Small; grass needs to be fairly short to use properly
Ideal for: Smaller yards that are properly kept up for precise and quick cutting.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | Gilmour | RM30 | | $119.99 | 20 in | 36 | 1-3 inches | 5 |
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Pros: Largest reel mower; self sharpening blades; includes a grass catcher; reviews claim it works well on weedy yards
Cons: Second most expensive and one of the heaviest reel mowers
Ideal for: All types of grass in smaller-larger yards for indivdiuals who would like the benefit of a grass catcher
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | American | 1414-16 | | $106.00 | 16 in | 32 | .5 - 2.5 inches | 5 |
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Pros: Easy height adjustment; although heavier it makes cutting better and easier; easy assembly
Cons: Higher-Average priced reel mower; small but on the heavier side
Ideal for: Thicker grasses such as St. Augustine or other grasses in the South. Works best when the yard is kept up regularly.
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | Great States | 815-18 |  | $99.99 | 18 in | 28 | .5 - 2-3/4 inches | 5 |
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Pros: Average priced reel mower; large and light weight;
Cons: May have to go over the same area a few times to have everything fully cut
Ideal for: Smaller - medium lawns that are kept up with out twigs and rocks
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | American | 1304-14 | | $78.99 | 14 in | 21 | 1 - 1-3/4 inches | 5 |
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Pros: One of the most inexpensive reel movers; light weight
Cons: Very small; any grass the height of your ankle may be very difficult to cut
Ideal for: Small areas where the grass is not overly grown
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| | Brand Name | Model | Popularity | Price | Reel Mower Size (Cutting WIdth) | Weight (lbs) | Cutting Height Options | Number of Blades |
 | WeedEater | WE16R | | $79.00 | 16 in | 24 | 4 positions | 5 |
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Pros: One of the most inexpensive reel mowers; average size and light weight
Cons: Before use it's important to remove sticks, pine cones, etc; first use may take a little effort
Ideal for: Small to medium sized yards that will be kept up weekly or bi-weekly
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