Mow Joe (17") 13-Amp 2-In-1 Electric Push Lawn Mower

The day I got it I put it together and was amazed on how light it was. It's like having nothing in your hand. I couldn't believe it. Then came the next day to cut the front grass which was 3 to 4 in high and it cut it very well like it wasn't even there. I just took my time and it cut GREAT. For what I'm using it for it's just right. It's really light weight and the price was right.

Very noisy. I was hoping that going electric would be much quieter than a gas lawn mower. It isn't, so I can't mow my lawn at 7AM, which would be my preference. It also needs more storage room than I thought it would have.

The Mow Joe has been working flawlessly. I am delighted with it. I especially appreciate how light it is. One glitch is that the handle does not fold over easily for storage. I have to take off the plastic bolt for the handle to fold over.

This lawn mower is light, easy to use and quiet. I am impressed. I ordered it on Wednesday, and arrived on Friday.

Excellent for the performance and price. The 17-inch deck makes mowing great for a small lawn like mine-about 750 sq feet. Easy to turn. Fast startup with relatively quiet motor.

Definitely get the 12 gauge cable as this 13 amp motor is rated higher than most electric mowers of this size. Rubber backing is right length so if you go backwards with the mower as you must at times, the rubber backstop does not touch the blades so there is no danger of getting it ground up.

Lightweight and easy to handle up and down basement steps as I have. Just watch out for the hexagonal nuts that are used to secure the handle bars. They are not fixed into the knobs so you might accidentally drop them on the ground-better use a light rubber cement or glue to affix into the knob's well to secure them when bolting the two handles together.

Extremely fast UPS shipping- arrived two days after my order.

Excellent for the performance and price. The 17-inch deck makes mowing great for a small lawn like mine-about 750 sq feet. Easy to turn. Fast startup with relatively quiet motor.

Definitely get the 12 gauge cable as this 13 amp motor is rated higher than most electric mowers of this size. Rubber backing is right length so if you go backwards with the mower as you must at times, the rubber backstop does not touch the blades so there is no danger of getting it ground up.

Lightweight and... more

Lightweight, great.
Smooth cutter, great.
Wheel falling off, not so great. If took only 5 minutes for the front wheel to drop off. Managed to reassemble as best I could see, but it only lasted 3 more mows.

I realize I bought an economical mower, but I expected only limitations with what I could cut and how fast. Not for pieces to fall off.

My old gas mower got too hard for me to manage, pull the cord, it was so heavy! So I started researching and this one had good reviews and Mowers Direct had the best price anywhere!! Plus free shipping, it arrived very quick just in time to cut the grass! Out of the box it looks like a toy and my neighbors laughed! It is very light and cuts GREAT!! I live in Louisiana and have St. Augustine grass which can get very thick which worried me at first, it cut through no problem, YAY!! It is so light and handles awesome and starts right up. Pulling around the cord took some planning but is easier than I thought. Also I was told to be sure to get the proper cord for this mower but it explains that in the book. I got a 100' 12/3 cord and it works great! I have a small/med yard. I could not be happier!! Thank you Mow Joe and Mower's Direct!!

My old gas mower got too hard for me to manage, pull the cord, it was so heavy! So I started researching and this one had good reviews and Mowers Direct had the best price anywhere!! Plus free shipping, it arrived very quick just in time to cut the grass! Out of the box it looks like a toy and my neighbors laughed! It is very light and cuts GREAT!! I live in Louisiana and have St. Augustine grass which can get very thick which worried me at first, it cut through no problem, YAY!! It is so light... more

I have 2 small yards but when the delivery came it was so light weight that I thought there must be some mistake, "I ordered a real lawn mower not a toy" and after I assembled the mower I felt a tiny bit better, but not much.

After the first contact with the grass I was sold. With a bad back and two bad knees, this was heaven. So easy to maneuver that I decided to do a cross cut pattern like at the ball park.

Sure I screwed it up the point was my knees and back survived the extra 3 cuts in the front and back yard. Best mower I could have ever chosen. The thing should be called the "lil Beast"

I have 2 small yards but when the delivery came it was so light weight that I thought there must be some mistake, "I ordered a real lawn mower not a toy" and after I assembled the mower I felt a tiny bit better, but not much.

After the first contact with the grass I was sold. With a bad back and two bad knees, this was heaven. So easy to maneuver that I decided to do a cross cut pattern like at the ball park.

Sure I screwed it up the point was my knees and back survived the... more

I purchased the smaller 14" mower when I moved into my current residence as it had what I thought was a small yard. After living here for 4+ years, the yard is more of a chore than expected, and the 14" mower was not enough. That mower is the BEST mower I have ever used, and I have been mowing lawns since I was about 8. I am now 59. That little mower would cut the thickest, tallest (even wet) grass without slowing down. I loved it so much that I decided to upgrade to the 17" mulching mower I am reviewing here.

I no longer wish to bag my grass, so the mulching capability suits me. I have used this mower several times and here are my thoughts. I like the taller handle and wheels. they make it easier to push. I like the single handle height adjustment. The old mower had issues with the wheels staying locked in place since the metal axle just rested in plastic notches. I like the mulching aspect but notice that this mower will 'bog down' if the grass is too tall or thick. Not a lot, but it's noticeable.

I do not like the foam hand grip. While it feels good right now, I imagine that in a couple of years that stuff will be deteriorating and breaking/peeling off. Just a nice rubber coating would have been better. I do not like that the motor does not stop immediately when I let go of the safety bar. It shuts off slowly. The old mower shut off immediately and I really liked that. All-in-all, I am happy with my purchase and expect many tears of great service from this mower.

I still have the old mower and may even use that occasionally. These MOW JOE mowers are awesome! Much better than the competition! My neighbor had a B&D and threw it away because as soon as the grass got to be about 4" tall it would bog down so much it would almost stop.

Great mower, Great price! What more is there to say? Thank You!

I purchased the smaller 14" mower when I moved into my current residence as it had what I thought was a small yard. After living here for 4+ years, the yard is more of a chore than expected, and the 14" mower was not enough. That mower is the BEST mower I have ever used, and I have been mowing lawns since I was about 8. I am now 59. That little mower would cut the thickest, tallest (even wet) grass without slowing down. I loved it so much that I decided to upgrade to the 17"... more

I am 70+ yrs old,I have some places around the house too narrow for the riding mower. My gas powered mower was hard to start, heavy and hard to maneuver. Mow Joe solves all those problems. I have used it twice and am very happy with the results.

I purchased the mower based on the limited recommendations and the comparison of power (Amps) and size (20" is okay, but not necessary....I can deal with three inches down to 17"). I also had a cordless mower, but our house sitter left it plugged in and the battery would not hold a charge any more.

I didn't like the idea of having to charge a mower before getting an opportunity to mow. I decided that I could easily adjust to the cord....especially for the cost savings and the planning ease. I was pleasantly surprised at the great mower. It is light weight and cuts terrific.

Assembly wasn't difficult, but I would like to see them fix the instructions. The cord tension ring wasn't included anywhere regarding placement and/or how to work the cord through it for ease of use. The instructions need to show the exact assembly of the nuts and bolts holding the handle. Instructions were sadly unclear.....especially for we who are mystified by anything that requires mechanical knowledge of common practice.

I purchased the mower based on the limited recommendations and the comparison of power (Amps) and size (20" is okay, but not necessary....I can deal with three inches down to 17"). I also had a cordless mower, but our house sitter left it plugged in and the battery would not hold a charge any more.

I didn't like the idea of having to charge a mower before getting an opportunity to mow. I decided that I could easily adjust to the cord....especially for the cost savings and the... more