Husqvarna 54 16-Inch Push Reel Lawn Mower

 (2 customer reviews)

After looking across the landscape of reel mowers - I decided on the Husqvarna 54 and was not disappointed. A reel mower is a simple product and Husqvarna has stayed true to concept by designing a mower setup that only requires 2 nut/bolt pairs and a nestle of the handle to the frame. The packaging was also a exercise in simplicity as well, just a small box roughly the dimensions of the base.

Performance of the mower out of the box without further adjustment exceeded my expectations. My lawn was seriously overgrown, spring really sprang a surprise on us here in Minnesota by coming a month early. But the 54 was eager to the task. The first pass did not get bogged down easily, and even at slower rotations, it persevered pleasingly. With a few extra touch-up passes on rough spots, the lawn was looking well thatched in minutes. Time will tell how well the blades maintain their bite, of course. But, compared to previous reel mowers I've used, this machine is a step-up. I had...Read more

I used a lawn service last year for my less than postage stamp sized lawn and felt taken advantage of. This year, I decided to "do it myself" and "do it right." This reel mower is fantastic. It is so easy to push and does a great job. All of my fears about using a reel mower were put to rest in the first 30 seconds.