Black and Decker MM1800 18-inch Corded Electric Mower Review

The Black & Decker MM1800 electric lawn mower delivers peak performance and features, especially for an entry-level model.

This Black & Decker MM1800 18-inch mower is powerful, using a 12-amp motor and easy pull start. You can expect the mower to handle yards about 1/4 acre in size without a problem, as long as the extension cord used is no longer than 100 feet.

Comparable to or beyond what many other corded electric mowers are offering, the Black & Decker MM1800 can handle the average suburban lawn.

And at only 46lbs, it can be handled by the neighborhood kids if need be. Quiet, no fuss operation is the order of the day when using this quality mower from Black & Decker.

The improved blade and corded motor combine to make a precise cut on your lawn. Although the Black & Decker MM1800 may not pick up leaves and other small organics as a gas-powered mower would, it will quickly and quietly trim your grass in a neat uniform fashion. And without a battery, choosing the mulching feature takes little power away.

Features and Benefits of the Black & Decker MM1800

• 12-amp corded mower
• 18-inch mowing deck is fairly standard, although still small enough to help trim smallish spaces
• Quiet, efficient operation and very little maintenance required
• Comes with a rear bag to collect your grass clippings and a mulching function to create fertilizer
• Instant starts using the pull handle ignition
• Fold down option for the handle, allowing more compact storage
• One-touch height adjustment that works on each of the wheels simultaneously

Lightweight For Better Handling

Although it may not be the lightest lawn mower you’ve ever owned, the Black & Deck MM1800 is an ideal weight for many users. All 46lbs of this mower can be pushed around with ease, especially on corners and up inclines.

There’s no messy, heavy gas to contend with and the well-designed handle simply needs to be attached when the Black & Decker MM1800 Electric Mower arrives.  No battery to charge either.

And although the Black & Decker MM1800 Electric Mower is a featherweight, it still offers the improved blade and a dependable, simple to use mulching feature. Or you can keep the clippings neat and tidy in the included rear bag.

This also allows you to move the clippings to the garden or compost pile with ease, leaving your grass trimmed and clean.

Proper Cord Management

You’ll want to invest in a quality extension cord before you give the Black & Decker MM1800 mower a try. Consider a 100-foot cord to be sure you have the give, and a top quality cord reel to keep that investment safe.

Experts say you should start mowing closest to the house or outlet, before working your way out and keeping the cord well to the side of your mower. Plug the extension cord into a GFCI or GFI for optimum protection in case the cord does get run over by the Black & Decker MM1800.

Cons

You may find the plastic components around the blade will fail when damage by rocks or other debris in your lawn. One user suggested purchasing a bunch of replacement parts (which come quite cheaply) and replacing broken bits as they happen.

This may be possible for some families, but not all. The Black & Decker MM1800 mowing deck has a lifetime warranty, but it’s the other components that have a tendency to break in tough mowing conditions.

It’s also been reported that the Black & Decker MM1800 has a hard time handling thicker grasses, like Zoysia. You may need to put the mower on the top level for these types of lawns. The corded MM1800 will do better than other cordless models, but with 12 amps the motor may have a difficult time cutting through such heavy grass.

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Final Thoughts

For a corded model in a home with limited storage space and a smallish yard, the Black & Decker MM1800 is hard to beat. You may want to upgrade to the MM875 for a slightly wider mowing deck, but moving to the cordless option may not be a good plan if power and precision are a priority.

Electric mowers are quiet, easy to maintain and simple to handle. The BLACK+DECKER BEMW472BH is a stellar example of an entry-level electric mower than gives you the features you truly need.

When you’re ready to retire the gas-powered mower check out the Black & Decker models, including the powerful and affordable Black & Decker MM1800 mower.