8 Best Reel Mowers for Keeping up With Your Lawn

Key Specs

• Weight: 22 lb.
• Number of Blades: 5
• Cutting Width: 16 in.

If you’re on a tight budget and have a small, level surface to mow, the Sun Joe MJ500M is a great choice. In addition to the removable clipping collector, there are four height adjustments on this mower, which is superb for the price point. Another great feature of this mower is the rust-proof coating on all the metal surfaces; this is especially useful if you often mow your lawn in the morning when it’s wet with dew.

Key Specs

• Weight: 25 lb.
• Number of Blades: 5
• Cutting Width: 16 in.

Large wheels and a lightweight build make the Great States mower easy to push. A number of reviewers reported that this mower was significantly faster than the brand’s previous models because of how it gains controllable momentum. One user even reported cutting 6,000 square feet in half an hour.