Product Description

The Neuton CE 6 Mower gives you the powerful performance of a gas mower with convenience of battery technology. And because it is battery-powered it is also easy to operate. Winner of the 2009 Organic Gardening Editors' Choice Award, the Neuton CE 6 is a welcome relief from the arm-yanking pull-starts, the fumes, noise, and vibration of a gas lawn mower. Start this 19" cut mower with the push of a button and mow for up to 1 hour on a single charge. Adjust the cutting height from 1.2" - 3" with a single lever. The 10" rear wheels and 7" front wheels roll easily over rugged terrain. The 750W motor doesn't use gas or oil, it never needs a tune-up, and it runs clean. It produces no pollution or carbon emissions - and the battery is virtually 100% recyclable. Perfect for lawns up to 1/3 acre on a single charge. Unlike other battery mowers with built-in batteries that require you to stop mowing to recharge, if you need more time with a Neuton Mower just drop in an optional spare battery and keep mowing. There's no need for the hassle of an extension cord. The 3-in-1 Neuton CE 6 Mower comes with everything you need to start mowing: rear grass collection bag, side discharge chute, mulching plug, 240 watt-hour battery, battery charger and safety key. The optional Trimmer/Edger attachment eliminates the need for a second piece of equipment and gives your yard and walkways a beautiful, clean finish. At only 69 lbs. and half as noisy as an average gas mower, the Neuton CE 6.3 is easy on you and the neighborhood. The battery recharges on about 10 cents worth of electricity - so the Neuton CE 6 is also easy on your wallet. The approximate cost to operate a gas mower (including gasoline, oil, spark plugs, filters and tune-ups) for 4 years is $260. Four years of mowing 28 times per year with a Neuton Mower is only $11.20! You'll save almost $250!! All Neuton Mowers are backed by a 2-year warranty and Neuton's own customer service technicians, web site and live chat.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3554 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Neuton
• Model: CEM 6X3 XN 54NDGY6

Features

• Removable 36-volt battery that costs about 10 cents to fully recharge in 12 hours.
• Versatile 3-in-1 cutting options, includes a rear grass bag, side discharge chute and mulching plug.
• Easy to use 1-touch cutting height adjustment from 1/2-inch to 3-inch.
• At only 69 pounds, the Neuton CE 6.3 is easy to push
• No gas or oil means easy cleaning, no engine maintenance, and safe storage without spills or fumes

Amazon.com Product Description
Environmentally friendly and exceptionally easy to operate, the Neuton CE 6.3 Battery-Powered Mower cuts a 19-inch path, making it ideal for lawns measuring up to a third of an acre (15,000 square feet). Combining the powerful efficiency of a gas mower with the low-maintenance convenience of battery technology, the CE 6.3 is the most powerful mower with a removable battery that's currently available on the market.

The Neuton CE 6.3 Battery-Powered Mower: Features an environmentally friendly, easy-to-maintain electric design Offers 360 watt-hours of energy for cutting tall, thick grass cleanly Runs 45 to 60 minutes on a single battery charge Includes rear grass bag, side discharge chute, and mulching plug to give you options for clipping disposal Folds for easy storage and transport

A compact, lightweight design and folding handle make storage and transport easy.

Neuton mowers are compatible with a range of accessories, including a unique, on-board string-trimmer/edger (not included).

The award-winning CE 6.3 is clean, quiet, easy to start, and easy to maintain. View larger.

A broad, 19-inch cutting width helps keep mowing efficient. View larger.

The battery lifts out easily, and it charges fully in just 12 hours. View larger.

One Hour of Power on a Single Charge
Winner of the 2009 Organic Gardening Editors' Choice Award, the Neuton CE 6.3 Battery-Powered Mower is a welcome relief from the arm-yanking pull-starts, noxious fumes, startling noises, and uncomfortable vibrations of a gas lawn mower. It starts every time with a simple push of a button and can mow for up to an hour on a single charge--ample time for most small- to medium-sized lawns. Unlike other battery mowers with built-in batteries that require you to stop mowing to recharge, if you need more time with the CE 6.3, just drop in an optional Spare Battery and keep mowing. For added convenience, you can also use this model as a trim mower for larger lawns.

Environmentally Friendly Gas- and Oil-Free Operation
The key benefits of the CE 6.3 are that it works well without compromising the environment, and that it doesn’t demand continual maintenance. Because this mower never requires gas or oil, it won’t need a tune-up. Plus, it runs clean, meaning it won’t release harmful pollutants or carbon emissions into the air. Additionally, no gas or oil means easy cleaning and safe storage without spills or fumes.

Magnet Battery and 3-in-1 Cutting Options for Power and Versatility
This efficient mower owes its robust performance to a removable, rechargeable, 36-amp, 750-watt magnet battery that has a 60-minute run time per charge, depending on grass conditions. The battery saves you money by costing only 10 cents per recharge, and it saves you time by fully recharging in just 12 hours. Additionally, the battery will last up to five years with proper care and is over 95 percent recyclable.

The CE 6.3 also offers versatile three-in-one cutting options, includes a rear grass bag (with a 1.33-bushel capacity), side discharge chute, and mulching plug.

Lightweight for Easy Pushing, Adjustable Height for Greater Flexibility
Easy to operate, the CE 6.3 weighs just 69 pounds, so you won’t struggle to push it across your lawn. Additionally, a single-touch height-adjustment lever raises and lowers the cutting blade from 1.2 to 3.0 inches, giving you great flexibility.

19-inch Cutting Width for Better Control and Great Results
Equipped with 10-inch front wheels and seven-inch rear wheels, this mower is stable and sturdy, even when mowing around trees or shrubs or on rugged terrain. Its 19-inch cutting width lets you power through your lawn, leaving only manicured grass behind.

Truly Quiet Operation for More Enjoyable Yard Work
Because it runs on a battery, the CE 6.3 boasts a quiet running noise, at a level that’s roughly half of what a conventional gas mower produces. This low noise level makes operation more pleasant for both you and your neighbors. You might even be able to ditch those ear plugs for good!

Cost-Effective Design Saves You Money
The CE 5.2 saves you money year after year thanks to its low operating costs. The estimated cost to operate a gas mower (including gasoline, oil, spark plugs, filters, and tune-ups) for four years is as much as $260.00. The costs of recharging the battery over four years of mowing 28 times per year with a Neuton Mower is approximately $11.20. That's a huge savings!

Ready to Go Right Out of the Box
With CE 6.3, you don’t have to wait to mow. It arrives with everything you need to get started right away, including the battery, battery charger, and rear grass-collection bag.

Optional Accessories for All-in-One Yard Maintenance
Neuton Mowers have attachments and accessories that give you options other mowers simply can’t. For instance, you can purchase the Premier Accessories Pack and enjoy an on-board string-trimmer/edger, which eliminates the need for a second piece of equipment and gives your yard and walkways a beautiful, clean finish. And for that ballpark look, consider investing in the Lawn Striper.

The CE 6.3 has an overall width of 21 inches, a maximum height of 42 inches, and weighs 69 pounds. It comes with a two-year warranty.

About Neuton: Simplicity, Ingenuity, and Responsibility
Located in Vermont, which was recently named by Forbes magazine as the USA’s greenest state, Neuton is dedicated to making the world’s most innovative and dependable battery-powered lawn and garden equipment. Designed for people who care about both the maintenance of their properties and the health of our environment, Neuton Mowers provide great results and reduce the noise and pollution of traditional gas-powered equipment. Neuton also gives a portion of its profits to community organizations that work to clean our air.

What's in the Box
Mower, rear grass-collection bag, side discharge chute, 360-watt-hour battery, battery charger, and safety key.

From the Manufacturer
The Neuton CE 6 Mower gives you the powerful performance of a gas mower with the convenience of battery technology. And because it's battery-powered, it's also easy to operate. Winner of the 2009 Organic Gardening Editors' Choice Award, the Neuton CE 6 is a welcome relief from the arm-yanking pull-starts, fumes, noise, and vibration of a gas-powered lawn mower. Start this 19-inch cut mower with the push of a button and mow for up to 1 hour on a single charge. Adjust the cutting height from 1.2-inch to 3-inch with a single lever. The 10-inch rear wheels and 7-inch front wheels roll easily over rugged terrain. The 750-watt motor doesn't use gas or oil, it never needs a tune-up, and it runs clean. It produces no pollution or carbon emissions, and the battery is virtually 100% recyclable. This model is perfect for mowing lawns up to 1/3 acre on a single charge. The 3-in-1 Neuton CE 6.3 Mower comes with everything you need to start mowing: rear grass collection bag, side discharge chute, mulching plug, 360 watt-hour battery, battery charger and safety key. The optional Trimmer/Edger Attachment eliminates the need for a second piece of equipment and gives your yard and walkways a beautiful, clean finish. At only 69 pounds (including battery) and half the noise of an average gas mower, the Neuton CE 6 is easy on you and the neighborhood. The battery recharges on about 10 cents worth of electricity - so the Neuton CE 6 is also easy on your wallet. The approximate cost to operate a gas mower (including gasoline, oil, spark plugs, filters and tune-ups) for 4 years is $260. Four years of mowing 28 times per year with a Neuton Mower is only $11.20. You'll save almost $250. All Neuton Mowers are backed by a 2-year warranty and Neuton's own customer service technicians, website and live chat.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Mower
I actually have owned the Neuton CE 6.2 model for over one season. The Neuton CE 6.3 is this year's model.

This is an excellent battery powered mower. It is very light without the battery, and it is around 70 lbs with the battery installed.

The mower is very quiet and is about as loud as a cooling fan. There are little to no vibrations from the motor, which is a huge positive for people like me who have issues with holding vibrating tools for long periods of time.

The battery does last for about an hour, but you should plan out your cutting route. Do not goof around, and you should be able to mow an entire 1/3rd acre yard in one charge. If you have a larger yard or you have a thick blade southern grass yard, then a second battery is recommended.

The motor is maintenance free. No oil or fuel issues like traditional gas powered mowers. The motor starts right away with a fully charged battery. During the winter season, I stored the mower, kept the battery on the charger, and the mower was ready for the spring cutting season with zero hassle or maintenance.

Since it does not emit exhaust and is quiet, mowing the yard is pleasurable. You can smell the cut grass instead of the exhaust fumes and you do not have to wear ear plugs. I do not have an issue pushing the mower since it is only 70 lbs, so I do not miss the self propelled feature. I have a bumpy, uneven lawn, and I do not have a problem pushing the mower. It is no harder than pushing a shopping cart, so most people should not miss the self propelled feature of other mowers.

I would recommend cleaning the underside of the deck after each mow with a garden hose. There is no issue tipping the mower on its side since it will not leak fluids like a gas mower. I would also recommend sharpening the blade at least once a month. Neuton sells a sharpening tool, but any blade sharpener will work. Neuton recommends keeping the battery on the charger when not in use, unless you are storing the mower over a several month period. The owner's manual has all the details. That is another benefit of the Neuton. Since Neuton is a USA based company, the instructions are in clear English, and the customer service is excellent.

There is also the environmental factor to owning this mower, and that may be important to some people. It was not high on my list, but it is nice to not pollute the air while cutting my lawn. Small gas engines emit more pollution than a car with a V-8 engine, which is something to consider.

However, this mower is probably not cheaper to own than a cheap gas mower. I know you can get a cheap gas mower at your local big box home center for less than $200, but you have to deal with all the negatives of a gas powered mower. It is not fair to compare this mower to a cheap $200 mower. Compare it to a $450 - $500 gas mower, and then one can see the cost savings of the Neuton.

quiet and cuts nicely
I've been using a factory-reconditioned 6.2 for a few months now and am generally pleased. I have a 1/4-acre lot and usually am able to cut the entire lawn in one shot without running out of power. My neighbor commented on how quiet it is, about the sound of a vacuum cleaner - he was much intrigued by it.

On the up side:
- The quality of the lawn cut is very good, the blade spins very fast. With basket attached, it collects all the cuttings very cleanly.
- It's fairly light and easy to push. It is not, however, self-propelled.
- Not having to deal with gas and oil and the problems of starting a gas engine are big pluses.
- It has good safety features - a key that must be inserted, a power switch, and a sliding button safety for the trigger bar that actually starts the motor.
- There is a power meter, keeping you advised of the amount of electricity left.
And keep in mind the environmental factors - a lawn mower engine can produce as much pollution as 23 cars. Lawn maintenance equipment is now one of the larger pollution sources in major metro areas.

On the down side:
Construction quality has been cut in some areas (probably to cover the cost of the expensive battery):
- The all plastic body scratches fairly easily. I already have deep scratches in the handle from going around bushes.
- The wheels are only secured with interior-tooth washers, not nuts. I've had one wheel pop off already, but it was fairly easily reattached. Still, doesn't bode well for the long term.
- As the two-star reviewer has noted, cost savings are probably exaggerated. A replacement battery at $115 every 4-5 years (or maybe less, I'll find out) has got to be on par with the fuel, oil and maintenance of a gas mower.
- Doesn't mulch particularly well. Depends on length of grass, but it tends to bunch it up in unsightly rows. But then, so have most gas mowers I've used.
- It's probably not as powerful as most gas mowers. It will slow down in dense, tall grass. Still, it will cut it.
- It has a little narrower swath than a lot of gas mowers.
- Word of caution: in wet grass, make sure you keep the underside channel cleared. If it gets jammed with wet, compressed grass, the battery will drain in minutes. You have to flip the mower on its side and manually scrape it clean every 5-10 minutes in very wet grass. Probably a good idea not to cut wet grass anyway.
- You have to remember to charge the battery up the night before.
And if you don't recycle the battery at the end of its life, that will probably wipe out all the good you've done for the environment.

Overall, I'd recommend the Neuton, it's convenient, quiet and gets the job done very nicely if you don't have a huge lawn.
On a side note, I would not recommend the trimmer/edger attachment unless you have long rows of fences. It's not very versatile and not really more convenient than a regular trimmer.

It's NOT a gas mower
I've used a Neuton 6.3 for two full seasons on my 1/3 acre (more or less) of lawn. It works nearly as well as my old gas mower, only bogging down somewhat when the grass is wet or has grown well past the normal mowing stage. One charge will do it. whether it is "cheaper" than a gas mower remains to be seen. It does have attributes that a gas mower cannot provide at any price, however. It is very quiet (an asset in my community with its rules against outside noise), it requires no maintainance (one less chore to do), it uses "fuel" from home (no carrying gasoline cans in your car), starting is effortless, and it releases no fumes (an asset with my basement garage) Does it have the brute power of a 5 HP gas mower? No, but it has enough to do a good job, and is cleaner, more convenient, and easier to live with than any gas mower. I like it.