Everyone these days is trying to do their part recycling or driving slower to conserve on gas. With a Neuton CE 6.2 you can completely eliminate a hundred or more pounds of emmissions that your gas guzzling mower is pumping out every year. You'll also eliminate half of the noise your current mower produces, and while thats not a huge benefit in your pocket book or to the environment as a whole, it is something your ears and your neighbors will appreciate.

Last month I got the opportunity to try out the brand new Neuton CE 6.2 lawn mower. This is a 19" wide cut, battery powered, lawn mower able to cut through some of the thickest bermuda grass I could throw at it. While its not meant for the majority of the grasses found in the deep south of the United States the rest of the country can surely take advantage of this latest and greatest mowing technology.

So now that the review is over, I asked the kind people at Neuton Power if I could give it away to one of my readers. They obliged and I am now offering this mower absolutely free (including shipping) to one lucky reader.

Entering the Neuton Mower Giveaway

It's simple! Really Simple. Almost as simple as starting a Neuton mower

All you have to do to enter the contest is leave a comment on this post.

Winning the Neuton Mower

At the end of the month (August 31, 2008) we'll number all the comments and use a random number generator to pick the winner.

Specifics

• Only 1 entry per person.
• A valid email must be used for notification purposes.
• U.S. entries only.

It really is that simple. Leave a comment and win a new lawn mower. Good Luck!

Update:  Congratulations Courtney!  You've won the Nueton mower.  

Ready to join the rest of the crowd and go green? You should really consider a Neuton Mower!

I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on a brand new Neuton CE 6.2 mower. This is the latest release from Neuton boasting a 19" cut and a 36V sealed lead acid battery. More impressive than its wide cut and high powered battery is its ability to virtually eliminate harmful emissions. Believe it or not, your traditional gas powered mower will produce its weight in emissions every year. The Neuton mower is able to completely eliminate these emissions by running a battery that only costs $0.10 to charge. The question most of you are probably wondering is will it cut my grass? Read the rest of the review to find out!

Unboxing the Neuton Mower

The Neuton business model is that of direct consumer sales, which means you can only purchase these mowers online or over the telephone. You're not going to get your hands on one at your local home improvement stores anytime soon. The major advantage to this strategy is that you don't have to haul your new mower home from the store. The big brown truck will drop it off on your doorstep.

Popping the top on the box you'll find a very well packaged mower. There is absolutely no assembly necessary. By dropping the back flap off the box you'll be able to roll your new Neuton mower right out of the box. Straighten the handle with just a 'snap' and you're ready to mow! Unfortunately you'll have to wait 24 hours to get the battery charged up and ready for its first workout.

The owners manual is well written in plain, easy to understand, English. After some of the manuals I've read, I'm grateful for a well written manual. Other than the manual you'll find the necessary mulching attachments and a grass catcher that attaches with ease.

The Neuton Mower Experience

Charging the Battery

With the removal of a simple cap you're able to plug the battery in and begin the initial 24 hour charge. The battery can be charged while still installed in the mower or easily removed by turning the latch and putting the battery on your garage workbench. The only minor issue with battery charging is the lack of status that the battery has been fully charged. There is however an led to indicate your battery is actually charging. At the end of the day you're going to plug the mower in and forget about it until the next time you mow.

Starting the Mower

Tired of wondering if your gas powered mower will start next season? Tired of pulling your arm out of socket with a hard to start mower? Enter Neuton! Install the safety key, and pull the trigger. This baby purrs like a well fed kitten. I expected the ease of starting this mower, but the first time I started it, I was impressed.

Almost more impressive than the ease of starting was the noise or should I say the lack thereof. Neuton claims their mower is half as loud as a traditional gas mower. This claim is well founded. I just happened to wake up a bit early Saturday morning. My wife asked where I was going and I told her to mow the grass. She said "You can't mow this early in the morning" and I said "what are you talking about, I'm using the Neuton mower". "Oh! Nevermind" as she put her head back into the pillow. Even my wife noticed the lack of noise produced by this mower.

Mowing the Grass

The lack of emissions, easy to start, and less noisy mower are all great selling points, but if this thing can't cut the grass, what good is it. I gave this mower a run for its money as I'm in the deep south mowing some of the thickest bermuda grass. Running a lawn care website, my yard is expected to be the thickest greenest grass around. I was a skeptic to say the least. I even went one step further and used the Neuton to make the first cut of the season. I dropped the blade to the #2 setting (which was a breeze) and set out on the front yard.

Surprisingly the Neuton mower was easier to push than my gas powered self propelled mower. I guess I should mention my 'self propelled' option isn't working quite as it should. My guess is that the Neuton is lighter than my gas guzzling mower. It easily ripped through some of the thickest bermuda grass you've even seen. I was astonished!

As the bag filled and the clippings backed up onto the blade the mower did bog down. As I hit another patch of the thickest stuff in the yard it died. Puzzled I looked at the battery gauge to find it dead. I had only been mowing 15 minutes and knew the battery still had juice. Thinking for a second, I reached down to check the safety key. As the mower went into the stall condition the current spikes and thew a fault condition to keep everyone and everything safe. I popped the key back in and off I went. Even more impressed.

Getting ready to finish the front yard 25 minutes in, the mower dies again. This time it was the battery. Puzzled I pulled out the gas mower and finished the weekend chore. Later that week I had a call with the sales and marketing executive from Neuton. One of the first things I asked him was what kind of grass is this mower designed to cut. To sum it up he said that some of the thicker southern grasses, like bermuda, st. augastine, and zoysia, will wear the battery out quicker than the other grasses found around the country. "Good answer" I said, because this baby cut some of the thickest bermuda I've got but couldn't last for the entire lawn. If you're interested the entire call can be found here where I asked several other questions you may be interested in if you're thinking of purchasing a Neuton mower.

So to answer your question: Yes, this mower can cut grass.

Neuton Exchange Program

One of the more unique programs you might be interested in is the Neuton Exchange Program. Essentially what happens is your local municipality will contact Neuton. A venue will be chosen where anyone with a gas mower can stop by and drop their old clunker in the dumpster and walk away with a brand new Neuton mower for only $100. It turns out that your local government ends up subsidizing the rest of the cost of the mower. Cities like Los Angeles, where smog is an on going battle, can't get these Neuton mowers fast enough.

Conclusion

If you're one of the 54 million gas mower users and thinking about making the switch you really should consider a Neuton mower. These mowers aren't for everyone as I found out with my bermuda grass. However if you have a lawn smaller than a third of an acre and have grass other than bermuda, St. Augustine, or zoysia this might be a perfect fit. The mower is compact, easy to store, comes with a full line of accessories including extra batteries, trimmer / edging attachment, and one of my favorites the stripping attachment which will give you that 'baseball' field look. The Neuton makes it pretty simple to complete those pesky lawn maintenance jobs with one simple machine.

Are you tired of pushing that walk-behind mower? Want to sit instead of pushing, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg? Do you have champagne tastes, but a cola budget? Or are you just a frugal person that wants the most value for your dollar? A used John Deere lawn tractor could be your answer!

John Deere is a leader in manufacturing quality lawn care mowers. They produce reliable, dependable and rugged machines that can provide a lifetime of service. Here are five reasons for purchasing a used John Deere lawn tractor.

1. Someone else has paid for the “new” and you can reap the reward of owning a quality used John Deere lawn tractor without spending the money for “new”.

2. The same quality, performance, dependability and reliability of manufacturing is available in a used John Deere lawn tractor as in a new model or a generic lawn mower.

3. Parts, maintenance and servicing are available from a licensed and trained John Deere dealer – not someone who decided to open a business in their garage and knows a little about a lot and not much about anything.

4. Your used John Deere lawn tractor will outlast the many generic models on the market that are built to look good, but are not durable enough to stand the test of time.

5. A used John Deere lawn tractor is adjusted, serviced, refurbished and placed in a “like new” condition before being placed in the hands of a purchaser.

6. Finally, it's a “John Deere” and all who own one are just a little bit smarter than the average.

Once you've decided that a used John Deere lawn tractor is a wise choice and investment, you will be amazed at the assortment of attachments that are available. These are quality, rugged attachments that are specifically designed to meet the demand of years of use around your home and property. You can choose from a wide variety of front blades, rear blades, mid-mount blades, snow blowers, thatchers, aerators or spreaders. A used John Deere lawn tractor presents the user with a variety of options that will meet the particular requirements that you have. Many used John Deere tractors have hardly been used to their full potential. In fact some models of John Deere used lawn tractors are almost mini-dozers and can push, pull, haul and perform many more tasks than a ordinary riding mower.

You will also be the proud owner of a distinctive green and yellow tractor that has the John Deere logo which announces your class and intelligence. You will be further comforted by the fact that your used John Deere lawn tractor was an amazing value when compared to a newer product. It has all the features of new, but without the “new price”. Additionally, your John Deere dealer will provide you with a warranty that will provide you with the assurance that your used John Deere lawn tractor will provide you with reliable service for a long time to come.

So what are you waiting for? Buy a quality used John Deere lawn tractor.  You should really consider a John Deere Model 2305!

John Deere produces a variety of utility tractors for the homeowner or small farmer. These John Deere tractors are built to exacting standards and are noted for their versatility, endurance and reliability. The John Deere model that is attracting a lot of excitement from potential owners is the John Deere Model 2305. This is a 24 horsepower 4WD workhorse for people that may be engaged in mini-farming, operators or owners of a horse stable, or those with a need to maintain a few acres of residential property. Of course there are many other tasks for which this John Deere can provide an answer.

Typically John Deere has provided a number of packages that can be installed on this tractor that will enable it to meet owner expectations.

A front-end loader is a must for most tractor owners and John Deere has provided the opportunity of choice for an installed loader intended to stay on the machine or one that can be quickly removed if it hinders other operations. Of course John Deere provides the option for quick removal of the bucket and installation of other accessories or buckets with either model loader.

The three point hitch adds considerable versatility to this John Deere and a variety of tasks can be performed with the appropriate accessory.

John Deere offers several selections for the owner that will be using the tractor for grass cutting. Mid-mounting side discharge or rear mounted cutters provide a responsive John Deere solution for these tasks and make the challenge of cutting or mowing a bit more enjoyable. The tiller accessory is a great option for the mini-farm operator or anyone that wants to take advantage of their land to produce a crop.

One standard feature worth mentioning is the fact that this John Deere can run out of fuel and the operator can simply refuel, restart and keep on working without the hassle of priming the engine. Even with a John Deere product, running out of fuel is a reality that most tractor operators have encountered by trying to stretch “just a bit more” to accomplish a job or task. This feature on any tractor is worth the investment!

Of course the major reason for selecting a John Deere tractor is that it is a “John Deere”. The distinctive green and yellow color and the John Deere logo, with the white-tailed deer pictured, proudly announces that the owner is a person with the knowledge to recognize quality, reliability and endurance. A John Deere product is always the envy of neighbors and friends. It is always interesting to note the the extremely high number of John Deere tractors that were built 10,15, 25 or even 50 or more years ago that are still working machines for their owners.

In conclusion, the John Deere Model 2305 is a tractor that will provide years of service to its' owner and return the investment in the machine ten- fold in terms of meeting the challenge of the task it was designed for. Of course if this John Deere model does not have all the features that you desire, there is “good news”. John Deere offers an extensive line of tractors that can meet the demands of anyone desiring such a machine.

Have you noticed that one of the first impressions you get about a home is the lawn and landscaping? It makes a statement about the occupant before anyone ever visits the home. I took a walk around the neighborhood the other day looking at the flowers, shrubbery, lawns and landscaping to get some ideas on what seems to present a property in the best perspective. It was a warm day and a number of people were outside tending to their yards. I even stopped and talked to several folks about their lawns and landscaping to find out about the upkeep and survivability of some of the plantings that were the most attractive. I was particularly interested in the seed that was used on several homes that had particularly lush lawns.

My other mission on my neighborhood trek was to gather some information about lawn tractors. I've been through three in the last six years and I've decided to stop giving my money away purchasing the discount lawn tractors that look pretty, but fall apart fast and seem to require constant maintenance. I was particularly interested in John Deere lawn tractors because they have a great reputation for being rugged, dependable and survivable. I will admit that I demand a lot from a lawn tractor as I use it to haul mulch, thatch, aerate and I even mow my leaves to get rid of those pesky little critters every fall. Anyway, I was looking at the brochure about John Deere lawn tractors and fantasizing about the new LX series. Anyway, as I journeyed about I couldn't believe my eyes. There were four John Deere lawn tractors engaged in a variety of spring mowing and cleaning tasks right in my neighborhood! I stopped and talked to two of the owners and they had nothing but praise for their John Deere lawn tractor. One John Deere lawn tractor was 12 years old and the fellow that owned it seemed to think he was going to pass it on to his children.

Well that settled it! I looked at some reviews and discovered that the John Deere lawn tractors are identified as “best in class”. The 18-horsepower engine ought to deliver plenty of power and I'm going to get the 48 inch mowing deck so I can move through my acreage quickly. Did you know that John Deere lawn tractors even have cruise control? It also can accommodate every attachment I need and I suppose the greatest advantage is that I can expect it to last. After all, John Deere lawn tractors have a reputation for providing years of service.

Of course you know there is more to this story. At least in my house, no husband that is expecting a long life is ever going to rush out and purchase one of those John Deere lawn tractors without discussing the issue with his wife. I dutifully waited until exactly the right time and provided the brochures and information along with my justification for the necessity of owning one of those magnificent John Deere lawn tractors. You won't believe this! My wife said, “Honey, why didn't you purchase a reliable lawn tractor in the first place?” She gave me the green light or should I say the “yellow and green light”. Twenty years of marriage and I'll never figure it out! Anyway, I'm off to the John Deere dealer and I'll soon join the others in my neighborhood that ride dependable John Deere lawn tractors. See you at the dealership! “John Deere Lawn Tractors Rule!”