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Black & Decker MM875

*Est. $250

Electric lawn mower

Handle folds for easier storage
Can mulch, bag or side-discharge clippings
Polymer deck has lifetime warranty
Quiet and efficient

Cord limits range and can get in the way
Uncomfortable one-sided controls
Some complaints about durability
19-inch cutting path fairly narrow

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May 2009. The 19-inch Black & Decker MM875 is the most recommended corded electric lawn mower, with more power than most. It's quieter than any gasoline lawn mower, and owners say it's easy to use. The main drawback is the cord, which limits both range and maneuverability. And its 19-inch cutting path is narrow compared with the 21-inch width of a standard gas mower. If you can spend more and don't want to be tethered to a cord, the Black & Decker CMM1200 (*est. $400) is cordless, powered by a rechargeable battery.

We found the best review of the Black & Decker MM875 at Consumer Reports, where it's tested, rated and ranked along with 44 other lawn mowers (both gas and electric). The review at Consumer Guide, part of HowStuffWorks.com, is based on much less formal tests, but it provides more detail. We also found dozens of useful owner-written reviews and ratings at Amazon.com, Epinions.com and Sears.com. The reviews at Sears are especially useful because they're organized by date, making it easy to notice trends in quality-control issues.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports compares the Black & Decker MM875 with just one other corded electric lawn mower plus five cordless mowers in a roundup review that covers mostly gas models. Detailed ratings are based on several weeks of objective tests.

Review: Lawn Mowers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2009

2. ConsumerGuide.com

This single-product review of the Black & Decker MM875 has more detail than Consumer Reports but much more informal testing. It gets perfect ratings for features, performance and value, but slightly lower ratings for ease of use.

Review: Black & Decker MM875 Electric Mower, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Mar. 2007

3. Which.co.ukDetails/Subscribe

A similar Black & Decker electric mower is reviewed at this U.K. review site, where mowers are rated for speed, quality of cut and ability to bag clippings. Even manual reel mowers are tested on tall grass and damp grass, but not on rough. The Black & Decker electric mower loses points here for an uncomfortable one-sided control.

Review: Lawn Mowers, Editors of Which?

4. Amazon.com

Nearly 300 owners review the corded electric Black & Decker MM875 lawn mower here, giving it above-average ratings. A few complain of quality-control problems and breakdowns. They also cite problems keeping the cord out of the way. Two lower-powered Black & Decker electric mowers actually get higher average ratings here, but from fewer users.

Review: Black & Decker Lawn Hog Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. Lowes.com

Over 45 owners give the Black & Decker MM875 electric mower an average rating of 4.3 out of five. A handful of owners add comments; most are pleased but one provides detailed criticisms, recommending the MM575 as easier to use.

Review: Black & Decker 12-Amp 19-inch Electric Push Mower MM875, Contributors to Lowes.com

6. Epinions.com

Nearly two dozen owners review the Black & Decker MM875 here, giving it mostly positive marks. A few drawbacks are also noted, in particular the cumbersome cord.

Review: Black & Decker 19" Electric Lawnhog Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com

7. Sears.com

About a dozen owners give the MM875 mostly positive ratings, but a few of the most recent reviews warn that parts fall off and the mower isn't durable -- so there may be recent quality-control issues.

Review: Black & Decker 19 in. Electric Lawnhog Mulching Mower with Rear Bag, Contributors to Sears.com