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Earthwise 50120 20-Inch 12 amp Electric Mulching Lawn Mower with Grass Bag | 
| Brand: Earthwise
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $175.00
as of 9/9/2010 09:08 MDT details
You Save: $24.99 (12%)
New (11) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $130.00
Seller: Outdoor Store
Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 460
Color: black
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 67
Dimensions (in): 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1
MPN: 50120
Model: 50120
UPC: 052088026212
EAN: 0026479501206
ASIN: B001DZJYIK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Single Lever Height Control | | • | Comfort "V" Handle, with Cushion Grip, Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle | | • | Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control | | • | 7 Inch Easy Roll Composite Wheels | | • | No Tools Required - Hand Tighten Assembly |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With 3-in-1 performance that allows you to choose between mulching, bagging, or side discharge, plus a powerful 12-amp electric motor that provides zero-emission performance, the Earthwise 50120 Corded 20-inch Electric Lawnmower with Grass Bag is an environmentally friendly, versatile, and easy-to-use mower. The single-lever height control, easy on/off mulch plug, and handle-mounted safety-blade control provide enhanced performance, ease of use, and safety. | 
Quiet, environmentally friendly operation makes this cordled electric mower an easy choice. View larger. |
Powerful 12-amp System Handles the Toughest Turf
When it comes to power, the Earthwise 12-amp Electric Lawnmower has plenty of it to go around. The powerful 12-amp system delivers consistent performance and eliminates tricky pull-starts and noisy operation, so you can have all the performance of a gas-powered mower without any of the hassles. And not only is this mower powerful, but it's also a zero-emissions tool, so you can get the job done while supporting the environment.Designed to Save You Time and Effort over the Long Term
The wide 20-inch cutting path and heavy-duty steel mower deck ensure efficient, long-lasting performance. With wide 20-inch coverage, your lawn will require fewer passes, which will save you both time and effort. Navigating tough, uneven terrain is made easy by the composite seven-inch front wheels and eight-inch rear wheels that feature ball bearings for better maneuverability and longer life. And the V-handle with cushion grip offers greater control over tough terrain and provides comfort. A nice bonus, the handle folds down to make storing your lawnmower easy. Single-lever Height Control for Easier Adjustments
Instead of having to adjust each wheel when changing the height of the mower blade, the Earthwise 50120 Electric Mower features a single-lever height control system that makes it easier than ever to adjust the height of the cut. You can choose between seven height positions, ranging from 1-1/2 to four inches. Single-lever height control is just one feature that makes the 50120 so easy to use. Other ease-of-use features include a handle-mounted safety-blade control, an easy on/off mulch plug for mulching, and a special cord hook for managing the power cord during operation. Additionally, no tools are required for assembly. Simply hand-tighten several components and you're ready to go! Innovative 3-in-1 Design for Added Versatility
Outperforming other mowers, the Earthwise 50120 Electric Lawnmower is three mowers in one, functioning as a mulching mower, a side discharge mower, and a rear bag mower. As your lawn changes throughout the spring, summer, and fall, the 50120 will adapt to your yard's varied needs. You can mulch your grass in the spring to help thicken the lawn, or you can use the bag to clear leaves and debris in the fall--the choice is yours! The Earthwise 50120 weighs 60 pounds, and it is backed by a two-year limited warranty from the manufacturer. What's in the Box
Eathwise 50120 20-inch 12-amp Electric Lawnmower, handle, wheels, and grass bag.
Product Description
The Earthwise 20in. corded electric lawn mower lets you keep your grass trimmed and neat without the exhaust fumes, noise and fuel costs of a gas-powered mower. Engine: Earthwise, Cutting Height (in.): 1 3/4 - 3 3/4, Cutting Width (in.): 20, Front Tire Size (in.): 7, Rear Tire Size (in.): 8
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great mower, just know what you're dealing with. April 22, 2009
D. Hills (Brunswick, OH)
118 out of 120 found this review helpful
I just used this Earthwise mower for the first time today, first cut of the year. I live in the Cleveland, OH area and my yard is 100% Kentucky bluegrass. I live in a new home on your typical new-home-sized lot (read; not large). I don't recall the exact dimensions, but I believe it's something like 120' x 90' total, including where the house sits.
I bought the mower and an extension cord on a Saturday using Amazon prime and had it shipped overnight. It was on my porch Monday when I got home from work. Nice! However, I see now that it's price is less than I paid for it just 4 days ago, but whatever. Total price to my door including a 100' 12ga yellow extension cord was right around $250. Great service from Amazon.
Assembly is cake, just unpack the mower and install the handle. I'm 6'6" so I installed the handle in the highest position and it's very comfortable for me. Much better than the old Craftsman gas mower I'm replacing. That's all there is to the assembly.
Now, on to the actual mowing. It's been raining here for the last few days, and the grass today was still a bit wet. Very long though between all the rain and a TruGreen treatment, so I figured it would be a good challenge for this mower.
First, let's talk about the cord. Things like this pull some pretty serious power I would imagine, so I bought a real heavy duty cord. The 12ga is a very thick cord and doesn't really fit well in the cord retainer hook, but it still works. Just fold the cord in half and stuff it into the retainer and don't worry about the hooks. It stays put just fine. Now, as far as mowing with the cord, it's not a big deal as long as you pay attention. Know where it is at all times and you'll be fine. Quite frankly, if you buy a corded mower and then complain about the cord, well, I can't help you. Know what it means to have a corded mower: You need to deal with the cord. I've never used an electric mower before, and I was mildly concerned about dealing with the cord, but a little thought ahead of time is all it takes. The best way to cut is to start near the outlet and work your way out. Make sure the cord is always laying on parts you've already done. Also, using a cord that's NOT GREEN is a good idea too. Mine is yellow, very easy to spot. If you get tangled or run out of slack, just turn the mower off, get it set, and fire it back up again. It's as simple as pulling and releasing a handle. Be careful around shrubs and plants; again, just pay attention to where it is at all times.
Really, the only thing I don't like about dealing with the cord is having to reel it up and unreel it. Mowing with the cord is not a problem. I think I'll buy another shorter cord and keep one in the back yard and one up front so I don't have to spool it up and carry it around to the back. If you're pulling a long length of cord, like towards the back of the yard, just hold the cord between the handle and your hands and it's no problem to pull it along.
As far as power, it is plenty strong for cutting long, somewhat damp grass. It plowed right through every blade, mulching it all with no issues. It bogged down a tiny bit on really long grass, but so did my gas one. Just go slow. I won't comment on the side discharge or bagging because I don't do either. Bagging is pointless and a total hassle. The mulching this mower does is MUCH better than my old Craftsman which left piles of grass all over. Not this one, the grass is buried down in there. It's not self propelled, but it's light and has nice wheels with bearings that roll very easily. No problems whatsoever. The height adjustment is awesome too, all four wheels with one spring loaded handle. Very easy.
Overall, I'm 100% satisfied with this mower. It's powerful, light, VERY quiet compared to gas, clean, no fumes, no maintenance, the list goes on. Just know what it takes to use a corded mower. I'll never go back to gas.
Very easy to use May 3, 2009
P. D. Lueken (Indianapolis, IN)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I love using an electric mower. I never liked having the gasoline in the garage and I definitely didn't like trying to get a gas powered mower started.
This mower is perfect for my small yard. It's lightweight and easy to maneuver. Adjusting the height is a breeze. Another thing I like is that the back flap that drags along the ground doesn't get chewed up by the blade when pulling the mower backwards.
Since it has been so wet this spring, I was concerned that it would get all clogged up underneath. But it did an awesome job of mulching and didn't bog down. I haven't used the bagger or side discharge - probably won't as I prefer to mulch.
One more thing, I loved having it delivered to my door. Sure beats trying to fit one in my Civic!
Great mower May 2, 2009
L. Witherspoon
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
We bought this model on sale at our local hardware store and ended up spending less that what it was offered for at the time on Amazon, which was bout 2 weeks ago, the price has since dropped.
I am 6 months pregnant and we needed a mower that I could operate without the stress, strain, and the expense of a gas mower, and I have found it. It cut through grass that was about 4 inches easily. The opening from the lawn mower to the bag could have been a bit wider to allow more grass to go through, which would be handy if you want a perfectly manicured lawn. I maintain no such illusions about my dedication to our lawn, so I just clipped on the side blower and mowed away. I kept the bag on to save clippings for my compost pile, and simply removed the bag and dumped afterward. I like the fact that I can take my time without having to worry about refilling the tank all the time, and the lack of pull-cord start is a definite plus.
If you're not a "yardie" but you still need to maintain a lawn, grab this one up before the end of the season. It's worth it.
Picky About My Lawn May 26, 2009
E. Harrison (Charlotte, NC USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Great product and great service from Amazon - Ordered the Earthwise 20-inch on May 16 and was cutting grass on May 21. Our area of patio homes provides lawn care but our front yard has several large planting areas as well as two landscaped trees. The lawn service insists upon using walk behind mowers with large tires and limited maneuverability. They therefore produce weird mowing patterns and scalp occasionally. They weed-wack what they can't cut with the mower ! The blades, I think, were last sharpened in 2004 or maybe 2005!! Therefore, you get that brownish grey cast which dull blades leave. The Earthwise has now made me proud of the front yard again. One pass and the grass is level and GREEN - not grey ! No need to cut and re-cut and no need for the bag. The blade is sharpened all the way across and the impeller above the blade keeps the clippings swirling until they end up as dust. This is a well constructed and well engineered machine, light in weight and easy to store in the garage. And it is quiet ! It sounds very much like a vacuum cleaner. Lowe's house brand looks almost identical and the Home Depot Homelite is very similar, also - each costing $ 40 - $ 50 more (plus sales tax) than what I paid at Amazon. Compared to the Black and Decker, Earthwise is a 20-inch cut; Black and Decker's is a 19-inch cut. The Black and Decker is plastic and seems flimsy and cheap alongside the Earthwise. In summary, so far, a great mower.
Great mower, no problems May 29, 2009
David B. Jacobs (Framingham, Mass)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought the Homelite version of this product at Home Depot. In one of the other comments someone said that the Task Force mower at Lowes is the same. It isn't Earthwise and Homelite mowers are identical and come from Great States Corp. Task Force is from a different manufacturer. I called Great States customer service before I bought to find out about this since the reviews on Lowe's site for Task Force were terrible.
I agree with other reviewers about the cord holder. It's too tight for a 12 gauge cord. I don't use it. I hold the cord between my hand and the handle. Not a problem. Managing the cord isn't a problem either. Just pay attention to where it is and where you are.
I use the grass bag. Also no problem. The grass collects in the back where it should. I've always waited till the grass was dry. I haven't tried to mulch or use the side discharge.
One issue is distance. Customer Service told me they don't recommend more than 100' of cord. I have a long skinny yard and barely make it.
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