Reel Lawn Mowers

Reel lawn mowers (manual push reel mowers) deliver a clean, scissor-like cut without gas, batteries, or cords. With helical blades passing a fixed bedknife, they slice grass instead of tearing it, promoting healthier, denser turf and fewer brown tips. They’re quiet, lightweight, and simple to store, making them ideal for early-morning mowing and small to mid-size yards. With zero emissions, minimal maintenance, and low lifetime cost, a reel mower is a smart choice for eco-friendly lawn care and precise, striped results on fine turf.

Reel mowers shine on flat lawns kept mowed regularly. They excel on grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia at lower heights, and work well on cool-season lawns (fescue, rye, bluegrass) at moderate settings. Expect best results if you mow 2–3 times per week during peak growth; very tall or wet grass, sticks, and stones will reduce performance.

What to look for:
- Cutting width: 14–20 in. Wider covers more ground; narrower is lighter and easier to push.
- Blade count: 4–7 for typical home lawns; 8–10 for lower heights and finer turf.
- Cutting height range: common 0.5–3 in; verify your grass needs.
- Contact vs contact-free: contact-free (silent cut) reduces friction and maintenance; contact offers more bite on uneven lawns.
- Weight and bearings: smoother rolling wheels and sealed bearings reduce effort.
- Edge clearance: look for side-plate design that cuts close to fences and beds.
- Options: grass catcher, back roller for stripes, foldable or padded handle.

Care is straightforward: backlap or sharpen annually, set blade-to-bedknife clearance so paper just snips across the reel, wash off clippings, dry, and oil moving parts. Avoid stones and branches, and store indoors. With no gas, spark plugs, or batteries, ownership is low-hassle and cost-effective.

Browse models, specs, and reviews to find a push reel mower that matches your lawn size, grass type, and desired cut quality for quiet, low-maintenance mowing.