Fiskars 6201 18-Inch StaySharp Max Push Reel Lawn Mower

Fiskars 6201 18-Inch StaySharp Max Push Reel Lawn Mower

What makes the StaySharp Max Reel Mower Special?

**60% Easier to Push The advanced technologies of this reel mower combine to reduce push force by 60% compared to competitive reel mowers.
**2-times More Cutting Power Large-diameter InertiaDrive Reel with thick blades delivers twice the cutting energy to power through small twigs, weeds or dense grass that would jam competitive reel mowers.
**Stays Sharp Longer: The StaySharp Cutting System is precision-engineered to cut grass without the blades touching, greatly reducing friction and blade wear, delivering long-lasting performance without the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening.
**Closest Side Edging : Inset wheel design allows the blades to extend across the full width of the mower for a wider cut that eliminates uncut strips under the wheels and lets you edge closer to foundations, fences and other borders than competitive reel mowers
**Mess-free Operation: Unique grass discharge chute throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet.
**Cuts All Grass Types: Though competitive reel mowers struggle with certain types of grass, the superior cutting system of this reel mower cuts all common residential grasses, even tough southern varieties.
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Product Description

60% Easier to Push The advanced technologies of this reel mower combine to reduce push force by 60% compared to competitive reel mowers.

Stays Sharp Longer: The StaySharp Cutting System is precision-engineered to cut grass without the blades touching, greatly reducing friction and blade wear, delivering long-lasting performance without the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening.

Closest Side Edging : Inset wheel design allows the blades to extend across the full width of the mower for a wider cut that eliminates uncut strips under the wheels and lets you edge closer to foundations, fences and other borders than competitive reel mowers

Mess-free Operation: Unique grass discharge chute throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet.

Product Description
The StaySharp Max Reel Mower (formerly Momentum) combines patent-pending technology with superior ergonomics to deliver best-in-class cutting performance without gasoline, oil, charging, the hassle of cords or the noise created by other mowers. It features an InertiaDrive Reel for twice the cutting power of standard reel mowers; StaySharp Cutting System to eliminate the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening; VersaCut Technology for easy cut height adjustment to provide a clean cut on any type of grass, even tough southern varieties, plus one-touch height adjustment for comfort and control; inset wheel design for ultra-close side edging without uncut strips under the wheels; and a unique grass discharge chute that throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet. The combination of these technologies makes the StaySharp Max Reel Mower 60% easier to push than other reel mowers, helping you get more done with less effort. Includes a best-in-class 1”–4″ cut height range, an 18″ cut width and a limited three-year warranty.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

486 of 499 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent choice!

This review is from: Fiskars 6201 18-Inch StaySharp Max Push Reel Lawn Mower (Lawn & Patio)
I’ve been using this mower for a few months and so far I’ve been loving it. No noise and no more fumes. Its nice to be able to cut the grass while talking on the phone or listening to music. I can cut the grass early in the morning before it gets hot without disturbing the neighbors. The mower adjusts from 1″ to 4″ so I can cut my fescue at 3-3.5″ which is higher that my old gas mower could cut. This mower weighs around 35lbs or so, which makes it much heavier than other reel mowers on the market. However the flywheel and the extra heft allows you to easily push it through thick grass. It doesn’t produce that perfect cut like a gas mower, so you will have a few stray blades that didn’t get clipped, but it cuts the blades so cleanly that its almost like someone cut the grass with a pair of scissors 🙂 I’m amazed at how well it cuts without stressing the grass. My old gas mower is forsale on craigslist and I don’t think I’ll ever own another gas mower. My yard is roughly 1/4 acre with a fairly steep hill in the back yard and it only takes about 10 mins longer to cut using this mower than my old gas mower. The only downside is that this mower doesn’t handle overgrown grass very well. You will have to set it to its highest setting, and make multiple passes, so be sure to cut regularly.

PROS:
– No Noise
– No fumes
– Can cut higher than most gas mowers
– Only reel market on the mower that can go as high as 4″
– Adjustable handle to suit your height
– Much lighter than a gas mower, so easier to push on inclines
– Cuts grass into confetti/ribbon strips for easy grass-cycling
– Transports easily (handle quickly detaches using 2 cotter pins)

CONS:
– Very difficult to cut overgrown grass
– Difficult to cut wet grass.
– No way to collect clippings which could be an issue if you have a lot of weeds.
– Would be easier to turn and handle dips if rear wheels were larger.
– Doesn’t cut tall/bendy weeds well. They bend under the mower and pop back up.

Spring 2011 Update:
This mower has made me a victim of my own success. The yard looks better than ever but I now have to cut 3 times every 2 weeks to keep the grass in check, and if we’ve had rain, my tall fescue is on steroids and I get a real workout.

My grass cutting time has increased as tall leggy weeds have popped up in the back yard. They bend and go under the blade and pop right back up. So I have to back up several times to get the head of the weed in the mower just right to cut it. My front yard has few weeds, so this isn’t a problem. However its a real pain in the back yard. This will get better as the turf improves. However if you have more weeds than lawn, a reel mower might be very frustrating.
Would I buy it again? Absolutely. 10/10.
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