--- product_id: 59818762 title: "American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower" brand: "american lawn mower company" price: "R19400" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59818762-american-lawn-mower-1815-18-18-inch-5-blade-reel store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 18-inch cutting width 7-position adjustable cutting height 5 tempered alloy steel blades American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower **Brand:** american lawn mower company **Price:** R19400 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Cut Clean, Live Green — The Timeless Mower for the Modern Eco-Warrior ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower by american lawn mower company - **How much does it cost?** R19400 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59818762-american-lawn-mower-1815-18-18-inch-5-blade-reel) ## Best For - american lawn mower company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted american lawn mower company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Friendly Energy:** 100% manual push operation means zero emissions and zero fuel costs - • **Precision Cutting Power:** 5 razor-sharp alloy steel blades deliver a clean, scissor-like cut every time - • **Effortless Maneuverability:** Lightweight 27-pound design with cushioned handle for comfortable, smooth control - • **Customizable Lawn Perfection:** Easily adjust cutting height from 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches for your ideal grass length - • **Durability Meets Classic Design:** Over 120 years of perfected craftsmanship backed by a 2-year limited warranty ## Overview The American Lawn Mower 1815-18 is a classic 18-inch manual reel mower featuring 5 tempered alloy steel blades and a 7-position adjustable cutting height from 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches. Lightweight and easy to push, it offers a clean, precise cut without emissions or fuel, backed by over a century of craftsmanship and a 2-year warranty. ## Description American Lawn Mower Company reel mowers give you an lawn maintenance free solution that has been around for over 120 years. Even though the original design is over a century old, our brand gives you modern upgrades to classic lawnmower designs. We spent over 120 years perfecting our craft and helping reduce carbon emissions caused by routine yard maintenance. You can forget about costly maintenance since reel mowers are virtually maintenance-free. The walk behind reel mower cuts grasses like a pair of scissors and you can keep the reel mower going by simply pushing it with your own energy. This is the cleanest form of energy that our lawn mowers can run on. Despite modern technology and advancement in gardening tools, a walk-behind lawn mower is still the best way to cut grass because it cuts blades of grass, rather than shredding them. American Lawn Mower Company is committed to giving you the highest quality of planet-conscious reel mowers crafted from the best possible materials to ensure the durability and maneuverability of our designs. The American Lawn Mower 18" 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower is an easy-to-use mechanical lawn mower that will cut grass up to 4 inches tall. The mower is easy to assemble and has blades that can be adjusted to help cut grass to the users' desired length. The durable cushioned handle is comfortable and gives users a perfect grip when in motion. The American Lawn Mower Reel Mower produces powerful cutting action without emitting harmful fumes into the environment. The planet-conscious mower is lightweight, low maintenance, and will make mowing the lawn easy. ## Features - Hand pushed reel lawn mower is solid, sharp, and easy to use - Cutting heights adjust from 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches - 18-inch cutting width - 5 tempered alloy steel blades with ball bearing reel design - 18-inch cutting width; 2-year limited warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00004R9UK | | Best Sellers Rank | 124,490 in Garden (See Top 100 in Garden) 1,200 in Lawn Mower Blades | | Brand Name | American Lawn Mower Company | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,682) 4.2 out of 5 stars | | Cutting Width | 18 Inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00026479181583 | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions D X W X H | 63.5D x 35.6W x 27.9H centimetres | | Item Weight | 12.25 kg | | Manufacturer | American Lawn Mower Company | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1815-18 | | Material Type | Alloy Steel, Iron | | Maximum Adjustable Cutting Height | 6.4 Centimetres | | Minimum Adjustable Cutting Height | 1.27 Centimetres | | Model Number | 1815-18 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Number Of Positions | 7 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Style Name | Adjustable,Classic,Lawn | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upc | 026479181583 | | Wheel Size | 16 Centimetres | ## Product Details - **Brand:** American Lawn Mower Company - **Colour:** Black - **Cutting width:** 18 Inches - **Item weight:** 12.25 kg - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Iron - **Number of items:** 1 - **Operation mode:** Manual - **Power source:** Manual - **Product dimensions:** 63.5D x 35.6W x 27.9H centimetres - **Style:** Adjustable,Classic,Lawn ## Images ![American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZV5K96kyL.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZGFQ1k7QL.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614fN1Sl+1L.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wqabPOU-L.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zgfaNHYyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will it work if I run while pushing it?** A: It will work if you run with it, but you would want to use caution. **Q: Is it made in USA** A: Unfortunately, no, it is made in China. I too look for Made in USA and I'll be returning this and looking elsewhere... **Q: Is .75 acres too much to cut with this?** A: Cody, Thank you for your email. .75 of an acre can be handled by the American Lawn Mower Reel. American Lawn Mower Company **Q: How do I lubricate the mower.. and with what?** A: You're better off getting a spray can of white lithium grease. WD-40 was designed for displacing moisture and only works in the short term as a lubricant. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Quality Push Mower *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 March 2025* A quality manual push mower.Build quality is very good, blades are sharp, and it is relatively easy to push, and to maintain.Just be wary of the handle wing nuts as they can work loose after a few mows. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 5 March 2025* A good quality mower that feels substantial (not cheap metal). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skeptical but pleasantly surprised *by on Reviewed in the United States 24 October 2018* I've been eyeing different push reel mowers for over a year now and what stopped me from getting one was the lack of what I consider to be a highly rated option out there (~4.4+ stars) This was about the best I could find and I just wasn't sure it would work very well.Well, I finally decided to drop the $87 and give it a shot because my current mower (a corded electric 20" Greenworks) I picked up last year is getting to be too much of a hassle carting the cord around. It works great and I don't have much to complain about but constantly repositioning the cord easily adds 10 minutes to an otherwise ~30-35 minute job for my lawn. While I think a battery-powered electric mower would be the optimal option (certainly the fastest) I think they're just too expensive. Not to mention if the battery needs to be replaced a couple years down the road, the batteries alone can cost $150 apiece.So, enter the 18" 5-blade "American" Reel Lawn Mower. I've only given it one workout on the lawn but it worked fine. I didn't time it but I'd guess it went maybe 5 minutes faster overall than my 20" Greenworks. I expect once I get used to using it, it will save me close to 10 minutes over using the Greenworks, cutting the mowing job down from ~45 minutes to close to 35.It's not difficult to push, but if you have lots of sticks in your yard, I can definitely see that becoming an irritation because they'll stop the blades until you clear it out. The cut won't be as clean overall compared to a motored lawnmower. You will look back over a section of lawn that you mowed and there will be blades sticking up here and there that got pushed over rather than cut. There will be areas you'll need to go over twice because instead of it just being a few blades, it will be decent-sized swaths that got pushed over and clearly need to be mowed again. The blades don't turn when you pull the mower back toward you, so it's only going to cut moving forward. Also, pulling the mower back toward you can be a pain because the mower will often tilt backward forcing the blades and big wheels into the air as you drag it along the tiny rollers in the back. However, I actually had less problems pushing through tall thick-grass patches than I did when using my Greenworks mower, which oftentimes died getting through these areas.Something I didn't really account for before purchasing it was the distance between the outside edge of the wheels and the edge of the blades. It's pretty considerable, so the closest you'll be able to get to an obstacle (such as a fence) is probably 4-5" or so, requiring you to come back through and clean up with a weed eater. This is in contrast to most motored mowers with blades that usually clear out a path close to the width of the wheels, leaving much less edging to clean up afterward. I didn't find it to be much of a problem, though, because my weed eater clears out an area about 10" in diameter, so if I'm clearing an unmowed edge 1-2" wide or 4-5" wide, I still get it all in one pass.I never used the bagger on my Greenworks mower because I don't like stopping to empty it every 5 minutes. I always leave the side chute open but the downside to this was that it regularly got clogged up and would launch out giant piles of grass clippings that can smother and kill grass if you don't spread it out afterward. This reel mower eliminates that problem but constantly and evenly distributing clippings as it goes.Lastly, it was pretty fun to use. I'm sure I'll get tired of it just like any other mower, but it's a nice change from the normal style mower.Pros:Far cheaper than pretty much all mowing alternativesEnvironmentally friendly -- no gas, oil, battery charging, extension cord hassle (saves even more money)The scissor action cut is healthier for grass than standard mowers tearing actionCan be fun to useQuiet enough that you could use it at night and not bother neighborsEvenly distributes clippings as you goHandled tall grass better than expectedCons:Doesn't produce a perfect cut. You'll have to accept that it won't be perfect -- blades will be left standing and unless you want to make 3 passes over your entire lawn, this is a reality. I think it still looks quite good.There's a large gap between the cutting blades and the sides of the wheels, so it will leave a decent-width edge that you'll have to weed eat afterward.Sticks and such will stop the blades, forcing you to clear them out before continuing.No mowing in reverse -- I recommend getting used to always moving forward rather than back and forth like you may be accustom with standard mowers. ## Frequently Bought Together - American Lawn Mower Company 1815-18 18-Inch 5-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower, 18-Inch, 5-Blade, Black - American Lawn Mower Company GC91820 18-Inch/20-Inch Reel Lawn Mower Grass Catcher, Black - American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59818762-american-lawn-mower-1815-18-18-inch-5-blade-reel](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59818762-american-lawn-mower-1815-18-18-inch-5-blade-reel) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-28*