Black & Decker MM875

Bill wanted an electric mower that would be easy to operate,efficient and energy saving. The price was right, the free shipping was an added perk,and the transaction was a snap. I felt the rear bag was an… additional plus, as did my hubby. Perfect size;Energy efficient;Low cost;Easy Maintainance;Great Cutting blade; Rear bag;mulcher;free and quick shipping. Happy Hubby and Grateful Wife! Highly Recommended--It does the job.

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I bought one of these two years ago, at a considerably higher price by the way, and I love it. Here's why: * After 40 years of fighting with pull-start gasoline mowers, trying to get them to fire up, this… one starts instantly -- ALWAYS! That alone may be worth the $400-plus price I paid. * I no longer have to go to the gas station to get fuel, and have that hazardous waste hanging around. No more oil to dispose of, too. (Not that I bothered to change it much; what a bother!) * When I finish mowing the lawn, I don't smell like an exhaust pipe. * There is virtually no maintenance -- no worrying about water in the gas tank, gas line clogs, changing oil, cleaning filters, getting the spark gap right, cleaning out gas/oil for winter, etc. Plug it in, charge it up, and mow! * It's a green machine, more environmentally friendly than the gas-and-oil spewing contraptions I've used for years. * It makes a lot less noise than a gasoline-engine mower (though I would not fire it up at 7 on a Sunday morning). * It does a surprisingly good job of mulching leaves in the fall. I wish the cut were more than 19 inches, but that's not a big deal for me. I have about a third of an acre to mow, and it handles that nicely on one charge. Thanks to the batteries, the unit is heavier than a comparable four-stroke gas mower, but even at age 65, I like the exercise and don't mind the bit of extra effort. Hell, it's good for you! I do not use the grass-leaf catcher that comes with the mower. I believe in leaving the grass cuttings and chopped leaves in the lawn as nutrient-sources for the grass. I keep the mower elevation setting relatively high off the ground -- it's better for the grass. I am glad to see the prices of these coming down. At under $200, this is a real bargain.

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This is a beautiful mower with a serious Achilles' heel: the housing around the cutting blade is made of plastic! Sure, it doesn't rust, but I hit an unseen piece of a concrete block and it ripped a 2"… hole in the housing on my 3rd use of this mower. My last B&D electric mower lasted 30 years until the housing rusted away. How long do you think this mower's housing will last? Unless you're 100% confident you'll never run over anything except grass, I'd recommend staying away from this mower.

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