Haussmann CLM46NU 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Mulching/Bagging Lawn Mower

We wanted a battery run electric lawn mower and did all the research. Most of the candidates were in the $350 area. Then I came across the Haussmann. Never heard of the brand and couldn't find out much either. I saw some reviews where people complained about the manual and how hard it was to put it together. but I still chose to purchase one. It came in 24 hours. I opened the box and there it was not difficult to assemble at all. I think it was four screws involved and the tool needed was included. I then plugged it in, waited the required 16 hours and put it to the test. I mowed the front yard. Done. I mowed the back yard. Done. It still showed full charge, but I didn't have anything else to mow. My yard is not big, about 1/4 acre, but the grass was really long since our old mower had been dead for a while. The Haussmann seems well built and looks like it may last for quite a while. One other thing I like (which someone else may dislike) is that the battery is built into the mower...Read more

Had to re-assemble the item that was incorrectly assembled and obviously returned to Amazon multiple times. Had to straighten bent parts and replace snapped screws. Unfortunatley I am always up for a challenge and took this project on. The mower works ok but not as originally designed by the manufacturer, and not in new condition. Its not fair to customers that Amazon would send this to a customer in the poor used condition that I received it. And not fair to the manufacturer that although the product is probably excellent when received in new condition and assembled correctly, but I'm not able to rate it as such since it was received in such poor condition. All my other orders from Amazon were received new unopened; very disappointed that this was done to me on this one.
UPDATE 5-22-2010:
Battery dead, will not charge after only 8 months. Kept in garage and always charged. Like in other comments no website and no help from Amazon.

I have not used this mower, but after 12 years with the B&D CMM1000 and a few weeks with the Toro, I thought I'd add some info to help buyers.

Our CMM1000 struggled in tall or wet grass, but most of the time was adequate on power. It also had 24V with a 19" blade. Our 36V 20" Toro has so far cut everything we've thrown at it, but lacks some of the nicer features the WORX or Black & Decker mowers.

With a 24V/19" combination this clearly lacks the power of the Toro. Lacking the nicer features of the Worx or B&D mowers - this clearly leads on price. My main concern with this mower would be quality and support. It also weighs a good 15-20 lbs more than comparable 19" mowers,

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I've put a quick guide of the most popular models on Amazon. All info reported by manufacturer. Amazon won't let me put prices in my review, sorry!

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