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product_id: 1879104
title: "Great States 204-14 Hand Reel 14 Inch Push Lawn Mower"
brand: "great states"
price: "R3822"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Great States"
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# 14-inch precision cut 8.5-inch polymer wheels 4-blade heat-treated alloy steel Great States 204-14 Hand Reel 14 Inch Push Lawn Mower

**Brand:** great states
**Price:** R3822
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Cut clean, live green — the mower that’s as smart as your lifestyle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Great States 204-14 Hand Reel 14 Inch Push Lawn Mower by great states
- **How much does it cost?** R3822 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- great states enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted great states brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic Lawn Care:** Ditch gas and noise—embrace a planet-friendly, zero-emission mower that’s low maintenance and always ready to roll.
- • **Compact & Durable Design:** Store with ease and trust in a mower built to last years, combining alloy steel durability with a sleek, space-saving profile.
- • **Scissor-Action Precision:** Experience a clean, healthy cut with 4 heat-treated alloy steel blades that mimic scissors, preserving your lawn’s natural beauty.
- • **Effortless Maneuverability:** Glide smoothly across your yard with lightweight design and 8.5-inch polymer wheels engineered for optimal control and easy turns.
- • **Customizable Cutting Height:** Adjust blade height from 0.5” to 1.75” to tailor your lawn’s look and feel, perfect for any grass type or season.

## Overview

The Great States 204-14 Hand Reel Mower is a 14-inch manual push mower featuring 4 heat-treated alloy steel blades for a precise scissor-like cut. Its adjustable cutting height (0.5”–1.75”) and 8.5-inch polymer wheels ensure easy maneuverability and customization. Lightweight and eco-friendly, it offers a quiet, maintenance-free alternative to gas-powered mowers, ideal for flat, well-kept lawns and users seeking sustainable lawn care.

## Description

The Great States 14-inch reel mower is a green alternative to gas-powered lawnmowers that can get the job done without emitting noise or fumes. Hassle-free lawn maintenance without worrying about long power cords, gas, or oil. This rotary mower can cut grass just like a pair of scissors that won't rip or shred the grass blades to maintain your lawn's health. The Great States push mower wheels are easy to maneuver on your lawn to ensure that you can get a clean cut in every pass.

Review: Great reel mower. New users just be patient and watch a few tutorials - My favorite thing about this simple lawn mower is that it’s easy to adjust the height. There is a learning curve so be patient if you don’t get it right away. I prefer a reel mower because it’s easy to maintain, store and use. My lawn was a little overgrown but this still got it pretty good. When I did the edges with a weed whacker and a couple patches that wear too tall I chopped the tops before I used the mower. I set it pretty high since my lawn was neglected and it did great. Very easy to push. Will last many years and very easy to maintain. Will recommend to others.
Review: A great mower for flat, unfussy yards - I bought this a year ago after doing a lot of research on various web sites, and it's met all my expectations. I get a good work out using it to mow the yard, so I can feel as if I'm killing two birds with one stone. It isn't too heavy for me to push (I'm an average-height, lighter-weight woman), and I don't have any trouble repositioning it at the end of a row. I also love how little space it takes up in the garage. I've found the reviews I’ve read about reel mowers in general were right about a few things: 1) They’ll choke on twigs, pieces of mulch, walnut shell halves the squirrels leave behind, etc. So you have to be patient about having your momentum stopped while you pick out whatever it is that’s gotten stuck on a blade. 2) They work best on a yard that’s relatively level. 3) They’re much quieter than a power one. 4) They aren’t going to give your lawn that manicured look you get with a gas or electric mower (see photos). I get around this by hiring a lawn service to come mow and edge once a month or so. Finally, using a reel mower on grass that’s too tall may bring one of Eddie Izzard’s monologues from “Glorious,” to mind: “We had the big lawn mower. It was much better than my grandad's. It was a Pushmi-pullyu, related to the cleaning equipment. My grandad had that little triangle of lawn. Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. The grass would go, ‘Oh, for f***'s sake.’ Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. ‘Stay down, lads. Stay down. It's just an air raid. No problem.’ Hod-de-de-de-de. He'd flatten the lawn out. Put it away. They'd go ‘f-thum’ as he was walking away.” I’ve been happy with my Great States reel mower. I’ve used it almost every week for a summer and a half, and I haven’t had to sharpen or adjust the blades yet. The company was very responsive when I needed to replace one of the fasteners (these should be hand tightened each time before mowing because they loosen up and may fall off as the mower is used). Instructions for assembly were clear enough for this non-technical, non-mechanically-minded person to follow, though I found that attaching the handlebar to the mower was a two-person job because I didn’t have the hand strength to do it myself. The rubber padding on the handlebar is starting to crack and split (see photos), but that’s probably to be expected. If I were to buy another reel mower, I’d buy a Great States again because I’ve been happy with the quality of the one I have, but I’d buy a wider one. I chose the narrower model because I was concerned about the weight and maneuverability of the wider model. But I’ve discovered these mowers aren’t heavy or awkward, and the need to overlap the rows when mowing means I don’t get the full 15 inches of blade width with each row. However, I anticipate the mower I bought will last a long, long time. Photo 1: The left half has been mowed with the reel mower, the right half (the neighbor's yard) was mowed with a power mower a few days before Photo 3: The left half has been mowed with the reel mower, the right half hasn't been mowed yet Photos 2 & 4: The wear on the rubber padding after about a season's worth of mowing

## Features

- Small push lawn mower with 4-blade reel and 14" cutting width; 8.5" polymer wheels provide optimal maneuverability
- Manual push reel mower with an adjustable blade height of 0.5”-1.75” with scissor-action cut
- 14-in lawn mower blades made of heat-treated alloy steel that stays sharp for years and can be sharpened when necessary
- Planet-friendly alternative to a gas-powered push mower that does not require extensive maintenance, oil, or gas
- Push lawnmower that is low maintenance, lightweight, and easy to use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,511 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #8 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
| Brand | Great States |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 9,174 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Style | Reel Only |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Great States
- **Color:** Blue
- **Cutting Width:** 14 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Power Source:** Manual
- **Product Dimensions:** 23"D x 8.5"W x 13"H
- **Style:** Reel Only
- **UPC:** 678213629105 052909020443

## Images

![Great States 204-14 Hand Reel 14 Inch Push Lawn Mower - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oOjUF636L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this operate both pushing it forward and pulling it backwards, or does it only cut when moving in the forward direction?**
A: It only cuts moving forward.

**Q: Can anyone tell me where this mower was made?  One reviewer said it's made in China, but the description makes it sounds as though it's made in the US**
A: While American Lawn Mower and Great States do make some models in the U.S., this particular model is made in China.

**Q: Do the push reel mowers cut all types of grass well or are some grasses more difficult?**
A: It generally has no issues cutting anything, however more flimsy weeds may require you to mow at a different direction in order to get it against the cutting blades.

**Q: My yard is a little sloped and the ground is a little uneven (bumpy). Does anyone know if this mower will work well with that kind of lawn?**
A: My yard is a bit flatter but has some bumpy uneven spots. It works ok. The only problem you'll have with this mower is hitting weeds, the mower DOES NOT DO weeds. Blades are very sharp though and I was surprised at performance to cut the yard...hope that helps;)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reel mower. New users just be patient and watch a few tutorials
*by J***D on September 23, 2025*

My favorite thing about this simple lawn mower is that it’s easy to adjust the height. There is a learning curve so be patient if you don’t get it right away. I prefer a reel mower because it’s easy to maintain, store and use. My lawn was a little overgrown but this still got it pretty good. When I did the edges with a weed whacker and a couple patches that wear too tall I chopped the tops before I used the mower. I set it pretty high since my lawn was neglected and it did great. Very easy to push. Will last many years and very easy to maintain. Will recommend to others.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great mower for flat, unfussy yards
*by L***E on July 2, 2017*

I bought this a year ago after doing a lot of research on various web sites, and it's met all my expectations. I get a good work out using it to mow the yard, so I can feel as if I'm killing two birds with one stone. It isn't too heavy for me to push (I'm an average-height, lighter-weight woman), and I don't have any trouble repositioning it at the end of a row. I also love how little space it takes up in the garage. I've found the reviews I’ve read about reel mowers in general were right about a few things: 1) They’ll choke on twigs, pieces of mulch, walnut shell halves the squirrels leave behind, etc. So you have to be patient about having your momentum stopped while you pick out whatever it is that’s gotten stuck on a blade. 2) They work best on a yard that’s relatively level. 3) They’re much quieter than a power one. 4) They aren’t going to give your lawn that manicured look you get with a gas or electric mower (see photos). I get around this by hiring a lawn service to come mow and edge once a month or so. Finally, using a reel mower on grass that’s too tall may bring one of Eddie Izzard’s monologues from “Glorious,” to mind: “We had the big lawn mower. It was much better than my grandad's. It was a Pushmi-pullyu, related to the cleaning equipment. My grandad had that little triangle of lawn. Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. The grass would go, ‘Oh, for f***'s sake.’ Hod-de-de-de-de. Hod-de-de-de-de. ‘Stay down, lads. Stay down. It's just an air raid. No problem.’ Hod-de-de-de-de. He'd flatten the lawn out. Put it away. They'd go ‘f-thum’ as he was walking away.” I’ve been happy with my Great States reel mower. I’ve used it almost every week for a summer and a half, and I haven’t had to sharpen or adjust the blades yet. The company was very responsive when I needed to replace one of the fasteners (these should be hand tightened each time before mowing because they loosen up and may fall off as the mower is used). Instructions for assembly were clear enough for this non-technical, non-mechanically-minded person to follow, though I found that attaching the handlebar to the mower was a two-person job because I didn’t have the hand strength to do it myself. The rubber padding on the handlebar is starting to crack and split (see photos), but that’s probably to be expected. If I were to buy another reel mower, I’d buy a Great States again because I’ve been happy with the quality of the one I have, but I’d buy a wider one. I chose the narrower model because I was concerned about the weight and maneuverability of the wider model. But I’ve discovered these mowers aren’t heavy or awkward, and the need to overlap the rows when mowing means I don’t get the full 15 inches of blade width with each row. However, I anticipate the mower I bought will last a long, long time. Photo 1: The left half has been mowed with the reel mower, the right half (the neighbor's yard) was mowed with a power mower a few days before Photo 3: The left half has been mowed with the reel mower, the right half hasn't been mowed yet Photos 2 & 4: The wear on the rubber padding after about a season's worth of mowing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressed, reviews and footage made me nervous, some design concerns.
*by G***S on May 15, 2020*

I have no desire to be "organic" or to adopt some weird hipster method for cutting my lawn. I use some legitimate equipment on my lawn that is just too brutal on some areas of my lawn. Getting tired of 100 point turns and super spins from my zero-turn mower ripping up my grass. I was looking for a solution to allow my lawn to grow back in some spots that have gotten a little too beaten up by my lawnmower. So, I considered a push reel mower. But I had some major hesitations. There's so many videos and photos out there of people's lawns looking like garbage after using this thing. But I took the gamble and bought it and I'm glad I did so far. I figured "that guy in the video has grass that's 8 inches high. There's no way it's the mower's fault" or "look at this dope butchering his lawn on the lowest setting." Sure enough, I was right. I keep a very well manicured lawn. This was supposed to be my easy quick fix for hitting a few strips of property that are tricky to get to. However, I found myself hitting nearly the whole lawn with it today after assembly and it looks great. It can't beat the striping and the even cut of my zero turn mower, but it does a pretty darn good job for what I need it for and if you are cool with frequent cuts and leaving behind grass clippings, you'll like this thing. It can be used by a lawn manicurist, not just some hippie that would rather be brewing his coffee with a french press and looking at his record collection. I cut my lawn to 3 inches plus, but the highest setting of 2 3/4 inches is just fine for the area I'm doing. It's the setting I would recommend. It does require an easy adjustment. Build quality seem acceptable for a 100 dollar piece of equipment. However, it's engineered terribly. They basically send you two left sides to a handle. And this is actually an issue if you want to fasten the wing nuts/bolt in the same direction on both sides of the handle. Because the left handle is basically the right handle upside down, the bolt no longer fits inside of a dimple in the handle frame. So you're left with two choices: bolting one bolt and wing nut upside down and one right side up, or muscling one of the wing nuts so hard that you make your own dimple in the frame. I chose the second option and don't think I'd do it that way as the wing nut doesn't seem to like that much force. After reviewing some photos of other peoples' mowers on here, I can tell they had the same issue. The manual touches upon this in Chinglish. But in reality it's a lazy design flaw. But back to the positive. I love that I can just grab this from a corner of my garage and quickly do some touchup work with it. I love that it's light. I have an acre of land and prefer to pick up clippings, but if I had 1/4 of an acre or less I would totally use this thing every few cuts for a quick trim. And again, it's perfect for touchup work. It would be even better if the blades didn't sit between the wheels. I'd like it to be able to do edge work better. It looks like some models that Fiskars makes have the wheels behind the blades so that the blades cut to the very edge. You'll understand this gentle complaint once you start using this. If you want to cut up against a garden bed, you need to put the wheel in the garden bed. And if the garden bed is raised a bit, you're stuck with a lousy cut along that bed. Those models with the wheels behind the blades rather than sandwiching the blades sound like an option I would explore. Better, pneumatic tires would be really nice too for lawn work. Oh...this thing chokes on pinecones big time. At the highest setting it goes over sprinkler heads with no problem, so I figured it would clear a pinecone. Nope. Won't do that again.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-15*