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Homelite UT13126
 
Approximate retail price:
$299.00
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Summary: This Homelite 20-inch battery-powered push high wheel mower is a basic model.
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Type: Electric-battery push mowers
About - Homelite UT13126

The Homelite UT13126 is part of the lawn mower & tractor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, push mower models like the UT13126 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 UT13126
info Can bag Yes
info Can mulch Yes
info Can side discharge Yes
info Deck size (in.) 20
info Engine size 36 volts
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User Reviews - Homelite UT13126
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3.0
ut13126 cordless lawnmower
3/21/2013
Pros
Adjustable Cut-Lengths
Cons
Lower Handle Fragile
Best Uses
Medium size lawn
Mulching
Comment:
Cuts and mulches very well. but if you have a difficult lawn requiring use of the handle to lift or turn, the lower handle is fragile and tends to bend and break. I would recommend to a friend with reservations and caveats.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
NO Power Charger quit
9/8/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This thing has the easiest height adjustment but no power. Had to go over lawn several times to get all the strays it left behind. Then after only two uses I went to charge it and the charger was dead. No 30 volt dc output. It had 113 volts ac going in and nothing coming out. Went to homelite site and site did not even recognize product model number. What a sham. IT IS JUNK. Store will not take it back unless I throw it through thier window after hours. Recommend to a friend? I would not recommend to an enemy
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
4.0
Decent Mower
9/7/2012
Pros
Quiet And Quick Starting
Cons
Battery life
Best Uses
Small Lawns
Comment:
I've owned this for about 3 years now replacing a different model cordless/rechargeable mower. The previous one died after 2 seasons (battery) and after getting a price for battery I just bought this one. This one was fine until the 2 season when the battery went bad. I thought it was because I didn't store it inside during the winter. Went online and found cheaper replacements on [@] (UB12180) for $75 with free shipping (for 2), these lasted 2 seasons also even after storing but further research reveals these have inadequate chargers and SHOULD NOT be left on the charger indefinitely. I assumed it was microprocessor controlled charger that stopped when the battery was full. I just ordered my 2 set of (2) batteries and will order a 24 volt multi step charger that are used for scooters, electric bikes or wheel chairs that others have said will really extend the battery life. Other than the battery/charger issues this works well for me. It isn't the most robust built mower but I have a small lawn and treat it carefully.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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