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Neuton Battery Electric Lawn Mower

Brand: NEUTON

Buy Used: $450.00

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

30 reviews
Sales Rank: 126518

Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 65.5
Dimensions (in): 30 x 18 x 38.5

Model: EP 4.1
ASIN: B00024KE4Q

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Now, get our greatest savings of the year on the NEUTON mower.
•	There is a 6-Month Risk Free Trial on this product.
•	The mower starts instantly with a gentle squeeze of the handlebar
•	Runs for up to 1 hour on a single charge- just 48 pounds
•	Optional Trimmer/Edger Attachment that travels on the mower

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Ranked "One of the best new Spring products" by Popular Science magazine, the NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower is ideal for people with quarter-acre or smaller lawns who don not want the headache, backache or hassle associated with gasoline powered mowers. With the NEUTON, there is no arm-yanking pull-starts...no messing with gas and oil...and no struggling with a heavy lawn mower. This lightweight wonder starts instantly with a gentle squeeze of the handlebar and runs for up to 1 hour on a single charge, and never needs a tune-up! And when it comes to mowing, the NEUTON is the easiest to use, quietest mower you've ever tried. It glides easily across your lawn and is 50% quieter than a gas lawn mower. But the NEUTON is more than just a lawn mower. This innovative machine also features an optional Trimmer/Edger Attachment that travels with the mower. The Trimmer/Edger Attachment uses a nylon cutting line to TRIM horizontally or at a 45 angle around trees and other obstacles. Or, set it vertically to EDGE along walks, drives, or planting beds. With the NEUTON Trimmer/Edger Attachment there's no need to fuss and strain with a gas-powered trimmer again! Features: 14 inch cutting width. Rear-discharge or bag. Easy single-point height adjustment. Includes charger. Arrives fully assembled.

Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars

Not quite ready for prime time September 11, 2005
John Gasaway (Novi, MI USA)
83 out of 91 found this review helpful

Neuton Electric Mower

For those with no time to read this in its entirety, the bottom line is this: not ready for prime time. However, given that conclusion, I'm not sure that I will be taking advantage of the six month return policy. The Neuton would definitely never satisfy my neighbor who wants to have a putting green lawn, but then, I'm not nearly as concerned as he. All I want is something relatively green. If you have a small level lot and don't want it to look like a putting green, the Neuton is probably for you. This review is based on using the Neuton from June until September.
Pros:
1. Extremely quiet. I don't have to wear ear plugs anymore. You don't know the lawn is getting mowed unless you see the person pushing the mower.
2. Not a point source of pollution. Some power plant somewhere is generating a little more pollution to recharge the battery. Hopefully, more renewable energy sources will be coming on-line.
3. Easier to maneuver than my heavier gas mower.
4. Good battery life. I bought an extra battery because of what I read prior to purchasing the Neuton. However, I have never had to change batteries to get the lawn mowed. We are on a court, the front is around 40', the back is something like 350' and the yard is about 80' deep. In addition, there is a 20' easement between us and our western neighbor. I mow half of that, too.
5. Cuts better and faster after sunset. It cuts even better after the battery status light is interfering with my night vision. However, it is not disturbing the neighbors!
Cons:
1. Does not cut evenly. There is much more tall grass left behind than with the gas mower. I imagine that is because the Neuton's blade doesn't run as fast as a gas mower and that it doesn't generate as much vacuum to pull the grass up into the blade.
2. Does not mulch well. I installed the mulching kit. If the mower is cutting more than a half inch to an inch or so, it leaves a trail of once cut clippings. Cutting only half the mower width to reduce the load doesn't seem to help. My gas mower has two blades and the partial width trick works great with it when I let the lawn get too long. Our east side grows much faster than the west side, so by the time the west needs cutting, the east is way overdue.
3. Does not cut, let alone mulch, leaves. Our crab apple tree dropped a lot of leaves this summer. Running the Neuton over the leaves left them laughing. They got tickled, not cut or mulched. Since I started using a gas mulching mower years ago, I haven't collected leaves in the fall because the gas mower mulched them very well. The Neuton is lucky if it cuts a leaf in two. [A couple weeks later:] The poplars in the wetland at the back of the yard dropped a lot of leaves in the last week. I could not see any difference between before and after running over them with the Neuton.
4. Is a lot more work than the self-propelled gas mower. Our lot is six to eight feet lower at the back than the front. When we moved in from our level lot, I discovered that my push gas mower was very heavy. Fortunately, the blade brake died during the first season and I traded it in on a self-propelled unit. I thought the Neuton might be light enough, but it isn't. I thought I was going to have a heart attack the evening I mowed when the heat index was over 100 F.
5. Blade doesn't seem to hold an edge. It will certainly take one, as my bloody thumb demonstrated when I got careless the first time I sharpened it. (I don't have a grinder, so I use a file.)
Safety:
1. Check/tighten the four screws that hold the handle on and together frequently.
Since I wanted an extra battery and the mulching kit, I just ordered the accessory kit. I have used the edger once. It does a much better job of cutting than my electric hand weed whacker. However, being attached to a 45 pound mower on four wheels it is rather clumsy. Being light weight compared to a gas mower makes the mower seem manuverable, but it is still extremely massive for an edger.
Competition: Last year, the Neuton was the only cordless rotory mower I could find. (Black & Decker was under a recall.) I couldn't find a single review of the Neuton, so I didn't buy. This year, Black & Decker was back, but at 75 pounds, 30 more than the Neuton, I rejected it. (I didn't see anything indicating that the Black & Decker is self propelled as a 75 pound mower should be.) The new contender was the Bully. It is lighter than the Neuton, but I rejected it because it doesn't have a mulching option. (Turns out the Neuton doesn't mulch very well, so maybe that wasn't a good criterion to reject it.)

4 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied December 31, 2005
drK (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
48 out of 48 found this review helpful

I was committed to purchasing an electric lawnmower. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of options and even fewer reviews so was hard to decide! Ultimately went with the neuton and have been very happy. It is extremely light and easy to maneuver and turn which is great b/c we have a couple of hills and narrow spaces on our lawn. I was worried b/c it is more narrow than some mowers (maybe 14"?) but that hasn't been a problem at all; in fact, it makes many parts of the yard easier to mow. Charges quickly and we haven't had any battery problems. Never ran out of charge on our small lawn (takes about 45"). It is quiet (not noiseless, but I can cut early in the morning without waking the neighbors) and cuts well. I'm thrilled not to have a cord, and it is easy to start and stop. Haven't used the mulcher or any other fancy accessories (the local sales guy said not to bother with buying those).

I would buy this again without hesitation and would recommend to others. I didn't give it 5 stars only b/c there are so few cordless electric mowers to choose from in 2005 that I can't imagine this is yet the model of perfection, but for the average small lawn owner (like me), it's a great machine.

Addendum 7/2006: now in our second season and no complaints. We love this machine; it was a great purchase for us.
Addendum 9/2007: third season, great machine. Now that I've seen its durability, I would give this product 5 starts (Amazon won't let me change my original rating).

5 out of 5 stars

Just what I was looking for... May 18, 2005
John Regan (Alexandria, VA)
39 out of 39 found this review helpful

I got my Neuton mower this spring and have used it four or five times. At this point it has performed very well and has lived up to all my expectations. I have a relatively small lawn that covers about 30% of my 1/2 acre lot and I didn't want to deal with the mess and noise of a gas mower. My main concern with the Neuton was if it would hold the charge long enough to finish my lawn... as I said it is relatively small but is spread out on all 4 sides of the house so mowing the whole thing takes a fair amount of time. So far I've noticed no lessening of power even as I get to around 45 min of mowing.
Highlights:
- Easy to set up, only took about 20 min
- No gas or oil to worry about
- Battery is easy to use, just keep it plugged in when not in use. How hard is that?
- Quiet... I heard my phone ringing while I was mowing. I sure wish all my neighbors had one of these...
- Easy to store, fits in my shed standing on its nose
- Simple to use
- Way less expensive than the Black & Decker model I was considering

Lowlights:
- The box it came in was beat up pretty bad and barely holding together. It is a wonder nothing fell out en route.
- The plastic plate on the back that deflects the cut grass down is very easy to dislodge when maneuvering the mower. A minor annoyance.

5 out of 5 stars

We're eager to help! June 7, 2004
36 out of 39 found this review helpful

I'm a Customer Service Specialist with Country Home Products, sellers of the Neuton Mower. I'd like to help Mr. Spink with the problems he's reported, but have no record of him in our database. If you read this comment please call our owner hotline toll free at (800) 446-8746 or by e-mail at info@chp.com so I can resolve your problems, including free replacement of your batteries under our warranty.

I'd also like to clear up some confusion in your review.

First, there is no need to unplug the Neuton battery from the charger within 24 hours, as there is no risk of overcharging. With proper care and charging, we expect batteries to provide service for about 5 years worth of average use.

The Neuton uses sealed lead-acid batteries, the same style used in deep-cycle marine applications. Because lead acid batteries are also used in automobiles they are readily recyclable and have a low environmental impact. Nickel Cadmium (or NiCad) batteries can have a significant environmental impact if not recycled properly as Cadmium is a very toxic heavy metal. NiCad batteries also suffer from a problem known as "memory-effect", where the battery will decline in useful life if recharged before being fully discharged. Newer technologies such as Lithium Ion (which have a high power output and are relatively environmentally friendly) are entering the market but at present remain cost-prohibitive for this type of use.

If you have any question about your batteries or the performance of your Neuton mower, we're eager to help. We hope to hear from you soon.

5 out of 5 stars I love my Neuton! June 8, 2004
Dance Teacher (Vermont)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful

I love my Neuton, and my husband loves it too, because suddenly I'm doing most of the mowing! We partcularly like the trimming and edging attachment because you can just leave it attached to the mower, then swivel it into place when you're ready to edge. And it edges beautifully! We used to use a hand edging tool, and it took at least 5 times as long, plus it was hard work. This is so easy, and so fast. It's a perfectly good mower (unbelievably quiet!), but for me, it's the trimmer/edger that really makes this product different.

I was surprised to read the review about the battery charge because we recently left it charging in the garage for three weeks, and the battery was fine. I've used it 3-4 times since with no problems.

If you do have trouble, this company (Country Home Products) is worth calling. We have bought a few products from them, and their customer service is top-notch, LL Bean-style, the customer is always right!