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Homelite UT13124
 
Approximate retail price:
$199.00
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Summary: This Homelite 20-inch corded-electric push mower is a basic model.
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Community icon12 people have reviewed this model.
Type: Electric-corded push mowers
About - Homelite UT13124

The Homelite UT13124 is part of the lawn mower & tractor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, push mower models like the UT13124 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Mulching:
Reflects a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how completely the mower distributed its clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging:
Denotes a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how much clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Side discharging:
A combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how evenly clippings were dispersed from the side-discharge chute.
Features & Specs - Homelite UT13124
info Can bag Yes
info Can mulch Yes
info Can side discharge Yes
info Deck size (in.) 20
info Engine size 12 amps
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User Reviews - Homelite UT13124
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1.0
keep your warranty handy
12/22/2012
Pros
Adjustable Cut-Lengths
Cons
Failed After 3 Cuts
Requires Constant Maintenance
Best Uses
Small Lawns
Comment:
Electric failure after 3 times cutting my lawn<br />Blows a fuse
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
A peace of junk
11/10/2012
Pros
Adjustable Cut-Lengths
Cons
Cuts Unevenly
Best Uses
Comment:
It is a not worth buying
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
wasted money
9/26/2012
Pros
Cons
Poor Manouvering
Best Uses
Small Lawns
Comment:
Price and period of functionality is too costly. Interesting that it breaks a few days short of the expiring date.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1.0

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User has 1 Month of experience with this product
 
1.0
Poor Quality
10/08/2011
Strength
Weakness
Switch assembly
Used less than two months. The switch assembly shorted and caught fire. Definitely would not recommend it.
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