Black & Decker Cordless Electric Mower Helpful to Environment

8 March 2007

While it’s true that gas-powered lawn mowers are more powerful than their electric counterparts, many people feel like they’re adding unnecessary air and noise pollution to the environment when using a gas-guzzling model. In the past, the hassle of dealing with a cord has kept many homeowners away from electric units, but this cordless mower represents a compromise.

The Black & Decker 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower comes with a 24-volt battery and can mow 1/2 to 1/3 of an acre on a charge. Reviews at Amazon, where the unit sells for $400, are fairly positive:

“Once started, this mower runs like a dream and is much quieter than older gas-powered models. In addition to the lack of noise, vibrations were also dampened by the cushioned handgrips, a feature that makes mowing a much more comfortable experience. Another innovation is the method by which the mower is raised and lowered. Where once it was necessary to adjust each wheel individually, the height of the mowing platform is now controlled by a single squeeze of a single lever, which allows for seven positions from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches.”

Folks do admit, however, that the mower doesn’t have the power of a gas-powered model. You may have trouble with especially high or damp grass, but most people seemed to feel the mower was a good purchase for the money. Getting rid of the noise and the pollution is a plus too and you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment at the end of the day.

Black & Decker Cordless Lawn Mower