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16-in 5 Reel Lawn Mower

Ratings & Reviews for Earthwise 16-in 5 Reel Lawn Mower

3.7
427
Review
 3.7 out of 5
427 Reviews


67% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The mower is lightweight and provides a good cut on shorter grass, making it suitable for small yards. However, it struggles to cut taller or thicker grass and can get stuck on sticks or uneven terrain. Some users reported issues with the blades stopping or not cutting evenly, requiring more passes to achieve a satisfactory cut compared to gas-powered models. The mower may work best for small, flat yards with shorter grass, providing a quiet, low-maintenance option that is easy to maneuver, but may not be suitable for larger or more challenging lawn areas.

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427 Customer Reviews

Only for grass, not weeds

Would Not Recommend

Will not cut longer weeds. Only for grass.

August 3, 2025
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Good for what it is!

Would Recommend

I wanted something light enough to maneuver in areas adjacent to our home that are not accessible by my riding lawn tractor or easily accessible by my gas push mower. This manually operated mower serves my intended purpose. I would have preferred the same mower with a clippings basket attachment but that model was not in stock. The reels could have been sharper. They are now! Otherwise, it's sturdy and was fairly easy to assemble and put into operation.

May 14, 2025
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Would Not Recommend

Trash lol

April 9, 2025
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Going old school with this one.

Would Recommend

I wanted an inexpensive mower to get the job done until we can get our gas powered one serviced and working again. My 10 year old son is using it and I want him to know what it’s like to do some real physical labour lol he spends all his time in front of the tv.

March 24, 2025
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Quite land shaver

Would Recommend

I get a workout, but I don’t like how it misses a lot of the tall grass. I can do this even at night and it doesn’t throw the grass to the other side.

March 21, 2025
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I like the lawn more is easy and fast to use!

Would Recommend

I love the people they are very friendly and willing to help you right away

January 23, 2025
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broken out of the box

Would Not Recommend

Mower unit, which comes assembled, was broken out of the box. Blades are jammed against frame and one wheel is crooked. So, neither blades nor wheels will rotate. I'm returning it immediately.

October 26, 2024
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This mower is everything

Would Recommend

I like that it cuts flawlessly. I cut front and back in less than an hour

October 16, 2024
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My lawnmower does a great job!

Easy to assemble

October 13, 2024
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It works okay.

Would Recommend

Pushed easier than I thought it would. Mowed my whole yard.

October 10, 2024
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Best way to go.

Would Recommend

Awesome works like a charm. No need to get gas, oil etc.

October 2, 2024
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For low grass

Would Not Recommend

It doesn’t cut long grass. You have go over grass again and again for it to do a good job.

October 1, 2024
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No fuss-just push it and the grass is cut!

Would Not Recommend

My husband loves this old school mower, no fuss-just push it and the grass is cut!

September 30, 2024
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No gas needed. No cans. Just a wd40 spray

Would Not Recommend

Lightweight

September 18, 2024
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Mildly Effective

Would Not Recommend

It works well enough, but it does not cut grass as thoroughly or evenly as a gas mower. Also, one of the wheels fell off within the first 2 weeks of use because of a loose screw which was VERY hard to tighten due to its placement behind the wheel. Luckily I found a wrench that just fit in the crevice. You might not be as lucky.

August 26, 2024
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Horrible

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Horrible, it kept missing about a 1/3 of the grass no matter how many times i would mow over the same area. Dont waste your money. I ended up having to return it.

August 26, 2024
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Does the job

Would Recommend

Just purchased this this manual mower. The assembly was straight forward and simple, took a few minutes. I have a small area of grass I grew over the summer and it was a little high. Started with a higher cut, lowered the cut. Did a good job. Easy to clean off.

August 25, 2024
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sharp, clean cut

Would Recommend

Quality performer (first job was a 120 x 80 yd soccer field, took this mower to it in a bind). I've been the manpower behind many a push reel mower, and this Earthwise 16-in 5 reel unit delivers as a clean a cut as I've seen. Great cutting feel from behind the mower. Solid tool.

August 23, 2024
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nope

Would Not Recommend

The lowest blade setting is still an inch above my desired grass hight. I wait 2 weeks to mow and can still barely tell I even mowed. And good luck if you run over the smallest twig in your yard. Instant jam. Waste of money.

August 19, 2024
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