--- product_id: 6819716 title: "American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower" brand: "american lawn mower company" price: "463.97 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6819716-american-lawn-mower-1705-16-16-inch-7-blade-reel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 16-inch cutting width 7-blade reel design Assembles in 10-15 mins American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower **Brand:** american lawn mower company **Price:** 463.97 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Mow with Style: Elevate Your Lawn Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower by american lawn mower company - **How much does it cost?** 463.97 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6819716-american-lawn-mower-1705-16-16-inch-7-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 - • **Quick Assembly:** Get mowing in no time! This mower assembles in just 10-15 minutes, so you can enjoy your lawn sooner. - • **Durable Construction:** Crafted from tempered alloy steel, this mower is built to last with an unbreakable side plate and robust frame. - • **Eco-Friendly Precision:** Experience the satisfaction of a perfectly manicured lawn with our hand-pushed reel mower, designed for low-growing grasses. - • **Smooth Maneuverability:** Equipped with 10-inch composite wheels and radial tread tires for effortless navigation across your yard. - • **Customizable Cutting Heights:** Easily adjust the cutting height from 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches to achieve your desired lawn look. ## Overview The American Lawn Mower 1705-16 is a 16-inch, hand-pushed reel mower featuring a 7-blade design for precise cutting of low-growing grasses. With adjustable cutting heights and durable construction, it offers both performance and longevity. Assembly is quick and easy, making it a perfect choice for eco-conscious homeowners. ## Description Product description 705-16 Features: -Specifically designed to cut low-growing creeping grasses. -Tempered alloy steel reel and bed knife blade. -Unbreakable steel side plate. -Wheel height adjustable in 3 positions. -Plated handle with flared-type design. -Cutting height with adjustable 4-section roller. Product Type: -Reel mower. Finish: -Black; Gray. Material: -Steel/Plastic/Other. Hardware Material: -Steel/Aluminum. Number of Items Included: -3. Pieces Included: -Mower, assembly hardware, owner's manual. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -47". Overall Width - Side to Side: -24". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -20". Overall Product Weight: -25 lbs. desertcart.com The American Lawn Mower Company 16-inch bent reel mower is a simple, efficient, and effective blade-and-reel mower, fueled by manpower and specifically designed to cut low-growing, creeping grasses. Made of durable tempered alloy steel with an unbreakable steel side plate, this 4-spider, 7-blade, ball bearing reel design gives you cutting heights ranging from 1/2 inch to 2-1/4 inches using the adjustable 7-section roller and 3-position adjustable wheel height. This mower features durable 10-inch composite wheels with radial tread tires and molded hub caps, 1-inch torsion bar frame, flare-style painted handles with cushioned grips, and a 16-inch cutting width for quick, maneuverable action. This mower can be put together quickly in 10 to 15 minutes. Review: My best 2009 investment! - I purchased this reel mower back at the beginning of May 2009 so I've been using it for 3 months now. I have a very expensive Toro mower that sits in my garage, not working after 2 years of use. I have no idea what's wrong with it and I don't even care because this mower has been GREAT! When I first used it, it was very difficult because I hadn't mowed yet for the season and the grass was long. I had to go over it twice and had some bad blisters and even bruises on my palm. I was worried if it was always going to be that hard. I'm 5'2" and weigh 105 lbs but I work out every day and I'm pretty strong and it was still really hard! But now, I mow once a week and it's perfect! I haven't sharpened the blades since I got it but I can tell I'll need to have them sharpened before next season but it should last through the summer. I'm going to order the blade sharpening kit and see if I can do it myself. It is really easy to maneuver, even going around my curved planting beds, and I can lift the entire thing with one arm. I have a 50' x 150' yard and I mow the entire thing with it. I also have 5 big trees (4 of them maples) and the tree roots are horrendous but the reel mower has been handling the bumps really well. Sometimes I have to get creative and go three different directions to get all the grass around a large surfaced root but it works! And with the trees, I get a lot of sticks but I just spend an 5 extra minutes picking up the biggest branches and I don't really have a problem. If it hits a stick and it gets stuck in the reel, I have this way of spinning the reel backwards with my foot to release the stick without barely missing a step while mowing. In the front yard, I do go over each pass a second time but that is just because I am really particular about it. In the back yard I don't care as much and it still looks fine. It has even been really good at cutting the dandelions although I only have a few. I can't get really close to the telephone poles or my trees but I just grab some grass scissors and take care of it. I really like cutting my lawn now! It is so relaxing! The mower is so quiet that my 4 dogs walk right up it while I'm mowing and the 13 yr old sheltie doesn't even wake from her nap when I'm a row away from her. The quality is great, too. Very sturdy! One of my handles came bent so I called customer service who quickly took my name and address and sent me out a new handle. They didn't even ask for a receipt or anything! I was afraid it was going to be a hassle but that was great service! Last weekend I listened to my neighbor trying to start her mower for a couple hours. The next day, she still hadn't gotten it started. I am so glad I don't have to deal with that any more! I would recommend this mower to anyone! UPDATE: Well, it's June 2010 and I still love this mower! I did purchase the sharpening kit and it is very easy to use so try it to keep the blades really sharp. The mower has held up very well and nothing has even started to come loose. The only thing I question now is should I have gotten a reel mower that was wider so keep this in mind when you are comparing models. However, it might affect the ease of the manuverability that this model has. But this still remains one of the best lawn care investments I've made! Review: Old Fashion Lawnmower - I bought a reel mower specifically to cut Emerald Zoysia grass. This grass is a fine bladed grass that needs to be cut between ½ inch and one inch high. Rotary mowers tear the grass and give an uneven appearance. Setting a rotary this low also invites scalping. The mower arrived in a carton with plastic air bags and balled paper for protection. The protection didn't work and one of the retainers for the rear roller was broken. The accompanying instructions showed a parts diagram and I promptly ordered the part by telephone at no charge. Since it only cost $1.05, I ordered 2 spares. The part is actually quite durable, but being plastic, I decided to be on the safe side. The part arrived the next day to my surprise. To my bigger surprise, the shipping and handling was $9.00. I promptly installed the part and the handle, and began cutting. The mower comes completely assembled except for the handle, which is an easy installation. The blade is factory adjusted. This model comes with a 5 and 7-blade reel. I ordered the 7-blade reel (more blades for more even cutting). The mower is light weight, quiet, efficient and easy to push. Regarding the "easy to push" comment, my yard is very gently sloping (read flat) and the fine bladed grass does not offer much resistance. I am completely satisfied with the mower. The design of this mower has to be pre-WW II vintage. It is truly a proven classic and I suspect that polycarbonate parts have been added to the non-stressed areas to reduce rust, maintenance and costs. There is only one drawback to the design. The distance from the outer edge of the wheels to the near edge of the cutting reel is approximately 3 inches. This means that unlike a rotary whose cutting blade extends to the outer edge of the wheel, when cutting, you must overlap beyond the wheel mark of flattened grass. This isn't a big problem as I align the 1st support ring of the reel with the flattened grass of the wheel and it works just fine. If you've been cutting with a rotary all your life, it does take some getting used to. The real problem with the distance between the wheel and the cutting reel is at planting beds; a mowing strip is needed. I do not have a mowing strip on some of my planting beds, but the mower is light enough to lift the planting bed wheel slightly and still cut to the edge of the bed. Both wheels drive the reel independently so you can perform this little feat in either direction. This takes some getting used to also. I don't recommend this method long-term and I plan on installing a mowing strip on the remaining beds. Quality of cut is excellent and most horticulturalists recommend cutting grass with a reel mower, as it pinches the grass at the cut, helps seal the end and avoids the brown tips associated with dull rotary blades. It also helps prevent disease from entering the grass at the vulnerable cut. ## Features - Hand pushed bent reel mower specifically designed to cut low-growing, creeping grasses - Cutting heights from 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches with adjustable 7-section roller and 3-position adjustable wheel height - Made of durable tempered alloy steel; unbreakable steel side plate; 4-spider 7-blade, ball bearing reel design - 10-inch composite wheels with radial tread tires; 1-inch welded torsion bar frame; painted flare-style cushion-grip handles - 16-inch cutting width; assembles in 10-15 minutes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004R9UL | | Brand Name | American Lawn Mower Company | | Color | Gray | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (215) | | Cutting width | 16 Inches | | Item Weight | 28 Pounds | | Manufacturer | American Lawn Mower Company | | Material Type | Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Plastic | | Model Number | 1705-16 | | Number of Positions | 3 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Style Name | Push | | UPC | 026479170563 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** American Lawn Mower Company - **Color:** Gray - **Cutting Width:** 16 Inches - **Item Weight:** 28 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** American Lawn Mower Company - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Plastic - **Operation Mode:** Manual - **Style:** Push - **UPC:** 026479170563 ## Images ![American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jF14PUhWS.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PRKCQ2PYL.jpg) ![American Lawn Mower 1705-16 16-Inch 7-Blade Reel Lawn Mower - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41I3JlbCgrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My best 2009 investment! *by S***K on August 3, 2009* I purchased this reel mower back at the beginning of May 2009 so I've been using it for 3 months now. I have a very expensive Toro mower that sits in my garage, not working after 2 years of use. I have no idea what's wrong with it and I don't even care because this mower has been GREAT! When I first used it, it was very difficult because I hadn't mowed yet for the season and the grass was long. I had to go over it twice and had some bad blisters and even bruises on my palm. I was worried if it was always going to be that hard. I'm 5'2" and weigh 105 lbs but I work out every day and I'm pretty strong and it was still really hard! But now, I mow once a week and it's perfect! I haven't sharpened the blades since I got it but I can tell I'll need to have them sharpened before next season but it should last through the summer. I'm going to order the blade sharpening kit and see if I can do it myself. It is really easy to maneuver, even going around my curved planting beds, and I can lift the entire thing with one arm. I have a 50' x 150' yard and I mow the entire thing with it. I also have 5 big trees (4 of them maples) and the tree roots are horrendous but the reel mower has been handling the bumps really well. Sometimes I have to get creative and go three different directions to get all the grass around a large surfaced root but it works! And with the trees, I get a lot of sticks but I just spend an 5 extra minutes picking up the biggest branches and I don't really have a problem. If it hits a stick and it gets stuck in the reel, I have this way of spinning the reel backwards with my foot to release the stick without barely missing a step while mowing. In the front yard, I do go over each pass a second time but that is just because I am really particular about it. In the back yard I don't care as much and it still looks fine. It has even been really good at cutting the dandelions although I only have a few. I can't get really close to the telephone poles or my trees but I just grab some grass scissors and take care of it. I really like cutting my lawn now! It is so relaxing! The mower is so quiet that my 4 dogs walk right up it while I'm mowing and the 13 yr old sheltie doesn't even wake from her nap when I'm a row away from her. The quality is great, too. Very sturdy! One of my handles came bent so I called customer service who quickly took my name and address and sent me out a new handle. They didn't even ask for a receipt or anything! I was afraid it was going to be a hassle but that was great service! Last weekend I listened to my neighbor trying to start her mower for a couple hours. The next day, she still hadn't gotten it started. I am so glad I don't have to deal with that any more! I would recommend this mower to anyone! UPDATE: Well, it's June 2010 and I still love this mower! I did purchase the sharpening kit and it is very easy to use so try it to keep the blades really sharp. The mower has held up very well and nothing has even started to come loose. The only thing I question now is should I have gotten a reel mower that was wider so keep this in mind when you are comparing models. However, it might affect the ease of the manuverability that this model has. But this still remains one of the best lawn care investments I've made! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old Fashion Lawnmower *by J***N on May 17, 2009* I bought a reel mower specifically to cut Emerald Zoysia grass. This grass is a fine bladed grass that needs to be cut between ½ inch and one inch high. Rotary mowers tear the grass and give an uneven appearance. Setting a rotary this low also invites scalping. The mower arrived in a carton with plastic air bags and balled paper for protection. The protection didn't work and one of the retainers for the rear roller was broken. The accompanying instructions showed a parts diagram and I promptly ordered the part by telephone at no charge. Since it only cost $1.05, I ordered 2 spares. The part is actually quite durable, but being plastic, I decided to be on the safe side. The part arrived the next day to my surprise. To my bigger surprise, the shipping and handling was $9.00. I promptly installed the part and the handle, and began cutting. The mower comes completely assembled except for the handle, which is an easy installation. The blade is factory adjusted. This model comes with a 5 and 7-blade reel. I ordered the 7-blade reel (more blades for more even cutting). The mower is light weight, quiet, efficient and easy to push. Regarding the "easy to push" comment, my yard is very gently sloping (read flat) and the fine bladed grass does not offer much resistance. I am completely satisfied with the mower. The design of this mower has to be pre-WW II vintage. It is truly a proven classic and I suspect that polycarbonate parts have been added to the non-stressed areas to reduce rust, maintenance and costs. There is only one drawback to the design. The distance from the outer edge of the wheels to the near edge of the cutting reel is approximately 3 inches. This means that unlike a rotary whose cutting blade extends to the outer edge of the wheel, when cutting, you must overlap beyond the wheel mark of flattened grass. This isn't a big problem as I align the 1st support ring of the reel with the flattened grass of the wheel and it works just fine. If you've been cutting with a rotary all your life, it does take some getting used to. The real problem with the distance between the wheel and the cutting reel is at planting beds; a mowing strip is needed. I do not have a mowing strip on some of my planting beds, but the mower is light enough to lift the planting bed wheel slightly and still cut to the edge of the bed. Both wheels drive the reel independently so you can perform this little feat in either direction. This takes some getting used to also. I don't recommend this method long-term and I plan on installing a mowing strip on the remaining beds. Quality of cut is excellent and most horticulturalists recommend cutting grass with a reel mower, as it pinches the grass at the cut, helps seal the end and avoids the brown tips associated with dull rotary blades. It also helps prevent disease from entering the grass at the vulnerable cut. ### ⭐ Review *by J***Y on October 23, 2014* Mower received with the right wheel plate severely damaged and missing the hub cap. --- ## 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.tn/products/6819716-american-lawn-mower-1705-16-16-inch-7-blade-reel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6819716-american-lawn-mower-1705-16-16-inch-7-blade-reel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*