Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I give it 5 stars with a caveat -- does it cut well and bag well and do a nice job? Yes. Is it meant for heavy and hogging kind of stuff? NO! This is a lawnmower for little yards that are in decent shape (like mine) - it is not a wussy when it comes to cutting high grass and weeds, but you might want to consider a heavier duty application if you're going to be running over small limbs and rocks and such. One reviewer took the top off of his and discovered that a lot of grass clippings and debris gets up under the hood and around the motor. I took the top off (you will need a long shafted Phillips head screwdriver) to take a look for myself. The first thing that strikes you is that the motor looks small and the connections are rather delicate - and then there is the stuff that got in there. I cannot imagine this set up being one that would last a real long time if that motor got clogged up with debris or if it was abused. I am a building engineer and do maintenance wok for a living - getting the top off and doing a little clean up after each cutting is not a big deal for me. But. If you are the kind of guy or gal that just wants to plug it in, use it, and leave it outside - I don't think this is the mower for you. Don't take my word for it - take the top off of one and let your eyes make the decision. Is it a good machine for light work? Yes. Is it built to take a lickin' and keep on tickin'?...Uh, no. If you want one to abuse - I'd get a little more stout application. This one will work for me, so I am OK with it as it is. If you do take the top off, put some anti seize on the screws before you put them back in and stuff the screw holes with some cotton balls or something to keep the dirt from filling them up. I'm not sorry I bought it - it works fine, but I know how many people treat lawn equipment :) This is not the Hulk Hogan of the lawnmower world <G> Oh, one more thing...the height adjustment on this thing is the best I have ever come across - genius :) It's a good electric - not a bush hogger.