 | Brill 78371 Razorcut 38 15-Inch 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower Brand : Brill Model : Razorcut 38 Overall Rating :  From : 9 Reviews |
Technical Detail
- Non-contact cutting system keeps blades sharp for 8 years
- Weighs only 17 pounds
- Europe's #1 reel mower
- Environmentally friendly - no gas or fumes
- Exceptionally quiet and safe to use
Product Description
The Razorcut 38 is the lightest weight and easiest push mower that we've found. It arrives fully assembled and ready to cut. The 5 hardened steel welded blades remain sharp for at least 10 years of mowing. Guaranteed to cut smoothly, evenly and easily every time. [...]
Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)
James E. Kearney I bought this mower when we moved into a much smaller property, wanting a quieter, greener alternative to my trusty Craftsman Garden Tractor I no longer needed. The best features are: it holds a charge well for a small lawn; it is quiet and light and easy to maneuver. It's cons: you may need to go over sections many times until all the grass is cut (seems like vaccuming more than mowing); and as others have stated, it does not like tall grass.
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C. Crofton ( Maplewood, NJ, USA ) I really wonder what all the fuss is about. I grew up pushing my dad's very heavy reel mower, so when my electric died on me, I did my research and decided I'd go for the Brill. I'd guess I cut both my lawns in half the time with this machine, as you can cut at a quicker pace, it's less heavy to turn, no wire to worry about, and you can pick it up with one hand once you're done. I've already allowed my 6 year old daughter to try it out (the handle has to be held a little high for her, but otherwise she can manage it). Little twigs will stop you in your tracks, but it's a simple thing to clear them from the blade. And it's so quiet. This is an easy mower to recommend.
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tall-latte ( Sammamish, WA USA ) I previously owned a Toro self-propelled gas mower, and before that, I used a Black & Decker electric cordless mower. I was very unhappy with my Toro mower (which Consumer Reports rated as #1), since it was frequently stubborn at starting, and since the bag frequently fell off, blowing dirt and grass in my face. Ugh. The final problem was when the oil cap blew off and hot oil splashed out at me. So I started investigating electric cordless mowers again to see if the problems have been resolved related to batteries overheating, etc. During my research of electric mowers, I stumbled onto the category of Push Reel Mowers. I ended up doing quite a bit of research and concluded two important points: (1) get the Brill and only the Brill, since it seems to have better customer reviews (outside of Amazon's small sample on this model), it seems to be better made, it only requires maintenance every 8 years due to the blades not making direct contact with the grass (unlike the American brands that require frequent blade sharpening), and it offers a grass catcher bag made specifically for it. And (2) only attempt to cut 1/3 of the length of the grass at a time, since it will be too hard to push if you attempt to cut off too much grass at once. Another point of consideration for others will be the fact that using a push reel mower results in a bit better workout than using a self-propelled gas mower or the lazy man's riding mower. If you use a non self-propelled gas mower, then the workout is probably similar, since you are pushing a 16 lb. mower instead of a 50 lb. mower. I find myself moving at a faster pace with the push reel mower (since it is lighter), so I tend to get a better workout with the Brill primarily since I am moving at such a fast pace. For me, I embrace the workout - it's killing two birds with one stone: get a workout while you make your lawn pretty! :-) Do some research on the Brill via a Google search, and you will no doubt be as shocked as I was to learn just how bad for the environment gas mowers are, since they don't have the same emissions regulations that cars and motorcycles have. I have also trained my 10 year old son to use the Brill, and he loves it. He has used it a few times now and is thinking about starting a lawn mowing business with it this summer (I would never let him do this with a gas mower). One word of caution: the first mow with this mower can be a bit tough if your grass is wet and tall, so raise the blades to the max. height for the first mow. Then lower it a bit each mow. It is very easy to use after the first mow; I'm not sure why the first mow is harder. My favorite points about this mower (other than the obvious environmental benefits) is that I can interact with my kids while mowing, I can stop and not have to worry about whether or not it will restart, I can enjoy listening to my iPod while mowing, and I don't have to worry about rocks or sticks flying up in my face (if you hit a stick, it will just stop in its tracks until you roll it backwards to release the stick). All in all, I have been very happy with the Brill Razorcut 38.
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Wood Wren ( U.S.A. ) I fear I cannot recommend this mower. I have a very large yard, over five acres, which I either mow with a lawn tractor or have it mowed by professionals. I do have several small gardens with grassy areas that need to be mowed quite often and a power mower just will not do in these areas. This mower being reviewed here lasted for one year of very low and gentle use before it more or less fell apart. There was a problem right from the start with the quality of cut, but I put up with that...sort of. Then toward the end of the seasons, things started going bad. Parts began falling off, the blade needed constant adjustment, the handle kept falling off and it made stranger and stranger noises. Now I am no mechanic, that is for sure, but neither did I just fall off the turnip wagon. I can fix things, and usually have no problems even with the power mowers and tractors unless it is something pretty major. I never did figure out what was wrong with this thing...there just seemed to be so many little things that just did not work correctly. When I pay this much for a push mower, I expect a bit more for my money. Sorry to have to give this one such a low rating but I can only go by what I experienced.
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