Considering A Neuton Lawn Mower?

A Neuton CE 5.2 Battery-Powered Mower seems like an impulsive buy, but after doing some fancy math, with all of the money that you will be saving in oil, gas, time and aggravation, you will most likely end up breaking even. [Results may vary depending on your "fancy math" skills.]

The mower is packed in cardboard with some sort of wood pulp spacers to secure it during transit making it 100% recyclable. And it's already put together. All you have to do is attach the handlebar and run a cord along one of the arms. Easy. As. Pie.

There are three grass handling options that come standard with each mower. You can bag it in the included bagger, use the side discharge attachment or mulch it.

The Neuton is a breeze to start. You put the safety key and battery into their respective chambers, slip the switch,pull the handle and voila! It's much quieter than a gas powered mower, falling in under 80 decibels versus 100 decibels emitted by gas powered mowers. As for the weight, it's heavier than it looks. It probably weighs less than a gas mower and is much more compact.

Here are the environmental benefits of the Neuton Mower:
1. No carbon emissions or pollution.
2. Other than the plastic casing, no reliance on fossil fuels.
3. Runs on rechargeable battery.
4. No gas or oil spillage into the ground.

For more information on the pollution caused by gas powered mowers, check out this site.

If you are interested in purchasing a Neuton, there is a six month guarantee meaning that you can use it for an entire season and if you don't like it, return it. The battery charges in eight hours, runs for about 60 minutes and is supposed to last three to five years. Blades are easily removed for sharpening which will only have to be done about once a year.

There are two models, the 5.2 and the 6.2. There are subtle (and not so subtle) differences between the two versions which we've compiled in a handy chart.

	5.2	6.2
Price	$399	$499
Mowing width	14"	19"
Batter type	24 volt	36 volt
Battery indicator	no	yes
Cutting area w/ single battery	1/4 acre	1/3 acre
Weight w/ and w/o battery	48 lbs. / 33 lbs.	69 lbs. / 42 lbs.
Height adjustment	on wheel	in battery compartment

Neuton Power is currently offering a sale on both of their mowers as well as a few discounted, reconditioned units. They are also offering free shipping. Lastly, you can knock an extra $30 off your new mower if you convince two other people to buy mowers in the same shipment.

Do you have a Neuton Mower? Let us know what you think.