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Black & Decker MM875

Approximate retail price:

$240

Summary: The Black & Decker MM875 is an electric-powered push mower. It has a 19-inch deck and electric start. An optional chute is required to side-discharge. The warranty covers 2 years.

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Type: Electric-corded push

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That guy

from

Arizona

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good while it lasted

10/2/2011

Pros

Adjustable Cut-Lengths

Ergonomic Grips

Lightweight

Cons

Cuts Unevenly

Does not bag grass well

Best Uses

Large Lawns

Small Lawns

Comment:

I typically mow my lawn weekly or bi-weekly. The mower would struggle cutting tall grass. I would frequently mow an area twice as the mower did not cut the grass the first time (it was tolerable). It mowed okay for the first three years, after that, it wouldn't start. I took it to a repair shop who supposedly fixed it. I used it that same day I got it back and it worked for a short while and then wouldn't start. It was good while it lasted.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Responsible homeonwner

from

Colorado

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not Robust. Motor died in less than 2 yr

6/27/2011

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I would be real careful with this mower. Tried to reduce grass height on normal lawn. It struggled and engine failed under the strain. I did follow all the recommendations on cord weight, strength. I did not abuse this. Just seems weak and subsequently may have failure if you need to push it at all such as if you delayed a mowing.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Howard

from

Northeast Indiana

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

First time owner of an electric mower

5/28/2011

Pros

Adjustable Cut-Lengths

Very manuverable

Cons

Best Uses

Mulching

Comment:

With a moderately large lawn (about 8-9,000 sq. ft.) I had some fears about an electric having enough power and durability. So far I love it. As long as I don't let the grass get too tall I have plenty of power. Evenness of the cut can suffer a bit with longer grass, but not too bad. Freedom from gas and oil is worth being tethered to the power cord. The wedge design of the body is great for mowing under evergreens of which I have several. Really hope I get 30 years out of it like another reviewer on here!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Black & Decker MM875 is part of the Lawn mowers & tractors test program at Consumer Reports. The Black & Decker MM875 Lawn mowers & tractors features and specs include Can bag, Can mulch, Can side discharge, Deck size (in.), Engine size. In our lab tests, Lawn mowers & tractors models like the Black & Decker MM875 are reviewed on Bagging, Ease of use, Handling, Mulching, Overall score, Side discharging. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Black & Decker MM875 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Black & Decker MM875 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Black & Decker MM875.

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