Yard Machines 18A-V17-800 19-Inch 12 Amp Electric Powered Mulch/Bag Lawn Mower

I wish I could agree with the other reviewer. After using the machine for about three times it did hit a rock. My fault, agreed, but not uncommon to happpen. So one of the first parts to break did indeed need replacement. About 20 dollars; no big deal you'd say. Were it not that in our part of the state (CA) no shop services electric lawn mowers (I wish someone had told me that before). So I ordered the part myself as it seems easy to replace. Now I've been waiting for more than three months because the manufacturer doesn't have this part available (REMEMBER: It's the part that would break down before anything else on this machine!). And whenever you want to speak to someone in customer service over at MTD you'd better have a lot of patience because it can take hours (IF you manage to get hold of someone).
I envy the other reviewer's satisfaction, but for us buying this machine has been a mistake. Of course it has to be better than B&D, for that's one of the lousiest...Read more

Previous version of this mower (1998-2000?) used a motor that required brush maintenance (and replacement if worn out). The newer version (2001 & after) uses a brushless motor and the brush drawing in the 1998 user mannual is no longer shown in the latest mannual.

I recently opened the motor assembly to see if there is dirt inside. The mower was made in Hundary a few years ago. The brushless motor was made in Germany and labeled "13 Amp" even though the mower is rated at 12 Amp. This might be part of the reason why this mower seems to have a bit more power than the the current Black & Decker 19" mower, assuming the B&D mower uses a 12 Amp motor as advertised and not the same "13 Amp" German motor.

The cord keeping system is a nice feature that makes mowing faster and reduces the risk of damaging the cord while moving.
Standard 120V AC outlet has limited power so it is difficult for the manufacturer to make this mower (or the similar B&D) larger and...Read more

About 3 years ago we bought a Black & Decker electric lawn mower. After the 1st season it need a huge repair that was covered under warranty. It made it through a 2nd season but died on us at the beginning of this summer.

We bought this YardMachines mower and it rocks. It has a metal body, a great cord keeper system, much more adjustable, easier to mow with its bigger wheels and BY FAR a better product than the B&D. Don't even consider the competition. This is a great product.