outdoors
IN THE GARDEN
NEUTON CE 6.2
A removable battery lets you swap
with a charged one to keep mowing
Cutting height tops out at 2.8
inches—too low for some lawns.
COST $449 WEIGHT 69 pounds
CUTTING WIDTH 19 inches
neutonpower.com
LAW N M OW ERS
The models we tried mostly
performed as advertised—a good-
quality cut w
ith quiet, simple
operation. And it’s easy to love a
mower that never needs gas, oil, or
engine maintenance. Battery
power has limits, though. Our
io,ooo-square-foot test lawn, after
a week’s active growth, was more
than any of these mowers could
finish on one charge. But for
smaller areas, they are practical,
eco-friendly choices.
BRILL RAZORCUT ACCU 38
A 5-blade reel works especially well
on short, highly manicured grass.
The narrow width makes it suitable
only for small lawns.
COST $4oo WEIGHT 29 pounds
CUTTING WIDTH 15 inches
cleanairgardening.com
Make the Cut
Cordless mowers and trim m ers are quiet and
emission-free. But do they get the job done.
We put six of them to the test.
BY ERIC LISKEY PHOTOS PETE KRUMHARDT
BLACK & DECKER CMM1200
Foldable handles mean this mower
stores well in tight spaces. The
battery had good endurance but
can’t be swapped w
ith a fresh one.
COST $400 WEIGHT 76 pounds
CUTTING WIDTH 19 inches
blackanddecker.com/cordlessmower
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