Toro 20360 e-Cycler

I read many reviews on both the Toro and Black and Decker battery operated mowers. I think either would have served my needs but my neighborhood lawn mower repair shop recommended the toro based on feedback he had received from users of this product, and Toro has a network of shops like his who provide service versus black and decker who does not. The mower arrived via Yellow Freight safe and sound. Very little assembly required and very simple instructions on how to operate. I mow 2 yards that are flat that total about 5,000 square feet with plenty of obstacles to navigate around. Took a little getting use to pushing this mower as all my previous gas mowers have been self propelled. I do notice the difference. Not a big deal, just a little more exercise for me. I noticed the mower actually mows better the thicker the grass. We have been going through a bit of a drought so many areas of the lawn are thin. In the really thin areas where there is space between tall blades of grass the mower does not cut all these blades of grass evenly. The manual does say to try lowering the front of the mower deck one notch lower than the rear deck if this problem occurs. Have not tried that yet. The mower is well constructed, and has a solid feel to it when you are mowing. The 'plastic' wheels are well made and you really would not know they are plastic without giving them close examination. If you are looking for the feel of macho power you are not going to get it with this machine. If you are looking for an easy, battery operated mower that will get the job done than this is the machine for you. I'm very pleased with my purchase.