It does take some energy to get the Brill going, but once it is in motion you keep it going by walking at a regular, enjoyable pace. And of course you experience the benefits of breathing clean air and no noise pollution. Reel push mowers are widely recognized as the superior cutting method for the health of the grass plant. The scissors-like cutting action of the reel mower cuts the grass blades cleanly, gently and precisely, with a minimal disturbance to the grass plants natural growth pattern. Prized by lawn, garden and golf course professionals around the world, the coveted cut of a reel mower delivers the most beautiful, vigorous, healthy lawns.
Lawn grass forms a dense interwoven network of growth just above soil level.
This network is a key element in the lawn's desirable ability to retain moisture and crowd out weeds. A reel mower cuts with a minimal disturbance to the natural interwoven growth pattern. A reel mower scissors-cuts the grass in its place as it lays. Grass blades are cut cleanly and precisely, with minimal disturbance to the plant. A rotary mower sucks all the grass up to vertical and then chops it off with the fast-moving blade, tearing and bruising the grass, and disturbing its natural growth pattern.