 | Great States 415-16 16-Inch Standard Full Feature Push Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle And Heat Treated Blades Brand : Great States Model : 415-16 Overall Rating :  From : 13 Reviews |
Great States 415-16 Technical Detail
- 16-inch cutting width
- 10-inch ball bearing wheels
- Easy height adjust from 1/2-inch to 2-3/4-inch
- Powder coated finished handle lasts longer and prevents rust
- Heat treated blades stay sharp longer, making a quality cut
Great States 415-16 Description
16", 4 spider, 5 blade ball bearing reel. Tempered alloy steel reel and bed knife blade, and unbreakable steel side plates with 1" welded torsion bar frame assembly. 10" diameter durable composite wheels with radial tread tires. 2 3 4" molded hub caps. Cu [...]
Great States 415-16 Reviews (All-Reviews)
Paul L. Yambor My Wii Fit says, "Ouch" when I step on it - I'm 55 and obese. I used a self-propelled gas mower that dragged all my weight quickly down the narrow slopes of my half-acre lot and threaten to bash me into the fence at the bottom. Self-propelled can be scary and difficult to resist, especially on wet slopes. I hoped the reel mower would be safer and it is. I now use the reel mower for the entire front and side yards.
If you impatiently want a perfectly cut lawn, this mower's cons may concern you:
> A few blades of grass are missed; more if the grass is tall
> It takes 1.5 - 2 times as long as a self-propelled gas mower to mow the yard
> It cuts as wide as the blades; not the tires (you get used to it)
> The blades need lightly lubed after each use; WD-40 works great
If a few missed blades and more time are not an issue consider these pros:
> No noise loud enough to prevent an early morning mow
> No gas burnt or spilled
> No oil burnt
> No smoke
> No dust or dirt stirred up
> No power cord to chew through
> No pull cord to pull and pull
> No filter, spark plug or valves to replace
> No battery to charge and push around
> No control cables to stick, kink or break
> No projectiles
> No muffler burns or added heat
> No carbon monoxide
> No shredded wood/plastic/metal
> No carb cleaner
> No lubing all the spring and lever linkages.
> Mom will not say, "You'll put your eye out"
> Stop & it stops
> Light to carry
> Easy to push and maneuver
> Easy to adjust cut and wheel height
> No burned-up motor
> No fighting the self-propel drive
> No tip hazards - Injury, damage or oil in cylinders
> Environmentalist will pass over your doorway
> Under $100
BOTTOM LINE: Enjoyable change after 25 years of roaring gas engines. Do it for your ears!
If you impatiently want a perfectly cut lawn, this mower's cons may concern you:
> A few blades of grass are missed; more if the grass is tall
> It takes 1.5 - 2 times as long as a self-propelled gas mower to mow the yard
> It cuts as wide as the blades; not the tires (you get used to it)
> The blades need lightly lubed after each use; WD-40 works great
If a few missed blades and more time are not an issue consider these pros:
> No noise loud enough to prevent an early morning mow
> No gas burnt or spilled
> No oil burnt
> No smoke
> No dust or dirt stirred up
> No power cord to chew through
> No pull cord to pull and pull
> No filter, spark plug or valves to replace
> No battery to charge and push around
> No control cables to stick, kink or break
> No projectiles
> No muffler burns or added heat
> No carbon monoxide
> No shredded wood/plastic/metal
> No carb cleaner
> No lubing all the spring and lever linkages.
> Mom will not say, "You'll put your eye out"
> Stop & it stops
> Light to carry
> Easy to push and maneuver
> Easy to adjust cut and wheel height
> No burned-up motor
> No fighting the self-propel drive
> No tip hazards - Injury, damage or oil in cylinders
> Environmentalist will pass over your doorway
> Under $100
BOTTOM LINE: Enjoyable change after 25 years of roaring gas engines. Do it for your ears!
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Mark P. Freedman ( Parkville MD ) I have used this mower about 4 times thus far, and have had great success. It is very sturdy and doesn't require an extreme amount of force that the other products seem to require (such as the Scott's). Note that the product does NOT come with a blade sharpening kit as advertised in the product descrption (another review mentioned this). I called up and complained, and i was refunded the cost of the sharpening kit ($17), which i can use as I plese. This is definitely a good product thus far and highly recommended. Does not do great in tall weeds (will need to use scissors or weed wacker). Thick grass may need a couple of passes over, as with any push mower. Since i got the money back, it was very affordable :)
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E. C. Graybill ( Cape Cod, MA ) The assembly of this mower was tool-less and easy. The blades are sharp and effective. After using it once I give it five stars. Because I live near salt water, I intend to follow the manufacturer's suggestion to spray the blades and moving parts with a lubricating oil after each use to prevent rust and to keep the blades sharp.
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PaulC ( Central NJ ) My patch of grass is barely 1,000 sqft, so a gas mower would be overkill and an electric mower too pricey. The 415-16 pushes easily and leaves a reasonaly even lawn. My rationale for choosing 16-inch, over 18 or larger, was easier manuverability and less pushing resistance.
I found the drawbacks, as others have mentioned, to be that it leaves the occassional stray blade (as it doesn't have lifting action and won't do taller grass or grass that hasn't been mowed in a while, one would need weed-wack first). In my application it also leaves about a 6-inch edge, since that's as close as I can get because of a fence.
But now that the lawn is well managed, regular mowing (every 4-6 days) produces short clippings that work as mulch for lawn.
(The 415-16 seems to be sturdy and easy to maintain. Since this is my first push mower, I can't offer any comparison to other brands.)
I found the drawbacks, as others have mentioned, to be that it leaves the occassional stray blade (as it doesn't have lifting action and won't do taller grass or grass that hasn't been mowed in a while, one would need weed-wack first). In my application it also leaves about a 6-inch edge, since that's as close as I can get because of a fence.
But now that the lawn is well managed, regular mowing (every 4-6 days) produces short clippings that work as mulch for lawn.
(The 415-16 seems to be sturdy and easy to maintain. Since this is my first push mower, I can't offer any comparison to other brands.)
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Great States 415-16 Accessories
- Hefty E2-0381 39-Gallon Twist Tie Lawn and Leaf Bags, 10-Count
- American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Mower Sharpening Kit
- John Deere Clear Safety Glasses with Two-Tone Frame #93100
- John Deere Shaded Safety Glasses #93101
- John Deere 93112 Professional Earmuff
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