I have owned this mower for over a year now. I have two large lawns including an area for my dog run which gets high sometimes because I don't mow every week. The major reason I considered buying an electric mower was that the gas rotary mowers I have owned always were hard to start after the Winter season. I saw an ad for the Neuton and a cordless electric seemed attractive. No cord to run over or move around.
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Here is where the Neuton earned points:
1) Its starts every time.
2) Its environmentally friendly. No exhaust and no noise.
3) Its lighter than my old steel gas mower (slightly).
4) No leaking fluids when you want to turn it over to clean or maintain the blade.
5) Not that I don't own and like many foreign produced items, but this is made in America (Vermont). It feels good to me to support our domestic market!
Here is where the Neuton lost a few points:
1) After the first year the battery seems to be losing some of its charging capacity. Where I used to get an hour and a half's life on a full charge, now I get maybe an hour. Note this is a lead/acid battery and not a more high tech variety.
2) The trimmer attachment works, but its not really that maneuverable. Keep your corded electric string trimmer and pass on the too expensive trimmer attachment.
3) It takes me two days to mow all my grass. Seriously consider buying the extra battery if you have a lot of lawn to cut.
4) If you expect this mower to be as robust as your gas rotary model, you will probably be disappointed. But since the gas mowers where I live no longer come with a variable throttle, you don't really lose that much power. I see Neuton has a newer, more powerful version now. I would probably have purchased that one if it were available at the time.
Over-all I am happy with the purchase.
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Neuton CE 5.2 14 Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Discharge/Mulching/Bagging Lawn Mower With Removable BatteryProduct Description: Environmentally friendly and exceptionally easy to operate, the Neuton CE 5.2 Battery-Powered Mower is the smart choice for smaller lawns. Selected as "the quietest rotary mower available" by the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, the CE 5.2 can cut up to a quarter of an acre on a single charge. Furthermore, this mower accepts an optional Trimmer/Edger Attachment. This unique feature allows you trim and edge while you mow, and it's only available on the Neuton Mower.
The Neuton CE 5.2
Battery-Powered Mower:
Features an environmentally friendly, easy-to-maintain electric design
Offers 240 watt-hours of energy for cutting tall, thick grass cleanly
Runs 45 to 60 minutes on a single battery charge
Includes rear grass bag, side discharge chute, and mulching plug to give you options for clipping disposal
Folds for easy storage and transport
A compact, lightweight design and folding handle make storage and transport easy.. View larger.
A broad, 14-inch cutting width helps keep mowing efficient View larger.
The versatile CE 5.2 is clean, quiet, easy to start, and easy to maintain. View larger.
The battery lifts out easily, and a single charge provides 45 to 60 minutes of run time. View larger.
One Hour of Power on a Single ChargeThe Neuton CE 5.2 Battery-Powered Mower is a welcome relief from the arm-yanking pull-starts, noxious fumes, startling noises, and uncomfortable vibrations of a gas lawn mower. It starts every time with a simple push of a button and mows for up to an hour on a single charge--ample time for most small- to medium-sized lawns. Need more time? Unlike other battery mowers with built-in batteries that require you to stop mowing to recharge, the CE 5.2 lets you drop in an optional spare battery and keep on mowing. For added convenience, you can also use the CE 5.2 as a trim mower for larger lawns.
Environmentally Friendly Gas- and Oil-Free OperationThe key benefits of the CE 5.2 are that it works well without compromising the environment, and that it doesn't demand continual maintenance. Because this mower never requires gas or oil, it won't need a tune-up. Plus, it runs clean, meaning it won't release harmful pollutants or carbon emissions into the air. Additionally, no gas or oil means easy cleaning and safe storage without spills or fumes.
Magnet Battery and 3-in-1 Cutting Options for Power and VersatilityThis efficient mower owes its robust performance to a 32-amp, 240-watt-hour, 24-volt permanent magnet battery that's both removable and sealed. The battery provides an impressive 45-60-minute run time per charge, depending on grass conditions. The CE 5.2 also offers versatile three-in-one cutting options and includes a rear grass bag (which holds one full bushel of clippings), a side discharge chute, and a mulching plug.
Lightweight for Easy Pushing, Adjustable Height for Greater FlexibilityEasy to operate, the CE 5.2 weighs just 48 pounds, so you won't struggle to push it across your lawn. Additionally, a single-touch height-adjustment lever raises and lowers the cutting blade from 1.2 inches to 3.0 inches, giving you great flexibility.
14-Inch Cutting Width for Better Control and Great ResultsEquipped with seven-inch front wheels and eight-inch rear wheels, the CE 5.2 is stable and sturdy, even when mowing around trees or shrubs or on rugged terrain. Its 14-inch cutting width lets you power through your lawn, leaving only manicured grass behind.
Truly Quiet Operation for More Enjoyable Yard WorkBecause it runs on a battery, the CE 5.2 boasts a quiet running noise of less than 80 DbA. The low noise level makes operation more pleasant for both you and your neighbors. You might even be able to ditch those ear plugs for good!
Cost-Effective Design Saves You MoneyThe CE 5.2 saves you money year after year thanks to its low operating costs. The estimated cost to operate a gas mower (including gasoline, oil, spark plugs, filters, and tune-ups) for four years is as much as $260.00. The costs of recharging the battery over four years of mowing 28 times per year with a Neuton Mower is approximately $11.20. That's a huge savings!
Ready to Go Right Out of the BoxWith the CE 5.2, you don't have to wait to mow. It arrives with everything you need to get started right away, including the battery, battery charger, and rear grass-collection bag.
Optional Accessories for All-in-One Yard MaintenanceNeuton Mowers have attachments and accessories that give you options other mowers simply can't. For instance, the optional Trimmer/Edger Attachment eliminates the need for a second piece of equipment and gives your yard and walkways a beautiful, clean finish. And for longer running time, you can also purchase an optional Spare Battery (model 178781).
The CE 5.2 measures 18 x 30 x 37 inches (WxHxD), weighs 48 pounds, and comes with a two-year limited warranty.
About Neuton: Simplicity, Ingenuity, and ResponsibilityLocated in Vermont, which was recently named by Forbes magazine as the USA's greenest state, Neuton is dedicated to making the world's most innovative and dependable battery-powered lawn and garden equipment. Designed for people who care about both the maintenance of their properties and the health of our environment, Neuton Mowers provide great results and reduce the noise and pollution of traditional gas-powered equipment. Neuton also gives a portion of its profits to community organizations that work to clean our air.
What's in the BoxMower, rear grass-collection bag, side discharge chute, 240-watt-hour battery, battery charger, and safety key.
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This mower held up well for the trials I put it through. New sod, very thick and most mornings wet. The unit is easy to maneuver with exception of the cord that gets in the way more often than not. This mower is best suited for relatively thin and dry grass. In my experience the cut was uneven at the best of times. During use with damp thick (not tall) grass the motor would bog down and necessitate mowing the same area several times in different directions to get good results. The bag capacity is minimal creating the need to constantly stop mowing to empty it. For a very small yard this unit will work well.
