Craftsman Lawn Mower

Craftsman Lawn Mower Reviews



Overall 3 star rating3.24 of 5 (by 21 users)



Craftsman Lawn Mower Review Summary

A lawn mower made by a reputable company, the Craftsman Lawn Mower is a Sears product offering self- propelled action that makes it easy to cut the grass without excessive physical effort. Reviewers like other factors also, like the key activated starting mechanism and the multiple height adjustments. The Craftsman Lawn Mower is a “Nice Machine, Craftsman Will Always be What I Buy” and is “Good for Small Lawns and Shorter Grass”. But there are plenty of negative words directed toward this Sears craftsman product, such as “This Mower is Not Recommended at All”. These negative reviews point out the lack of durability, the problems with power, and the unsteady wheels among the many reasons to avoid this Sears Craftsman product. For a list of potentially better options, visit Garden- Outdoor and read reviews of other lawn care tools.
33% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 5 stars
33% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 5 stars%
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14% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 4 stars
14% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 4 stars%
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19% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 3 stars
19% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 3 stars%
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10% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 2 stars
10% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 2 stars%
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24% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 1 star
24% of people rated Craftsman Lawn Mower as 1 star%
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67% 67% of people recommend Craftsman Lawn Mower 33% of people don't recommend Craftsman Lawn Mower 33%
 

Craftsman Lawn Mower Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
AUG
17
2008
I purchased the 650 series, power propelled electric start, 22". model # 917.376742. works great but the key keeps falling out while mowing. I actually lost it and spent all night looking for it with flashlights not wanting to run over it. couldn't finish mowing until next day after finding the key.... review »
reviewer
not very handy

moocher12
lakeview, NY
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUL
27
2008
     I have been attempting to purchase your advertised clearance item 070712860500 for 2 weeks now. It is  a 17.5 hp riding lawnmower listed as a clearance item in my Sunday newspaper for the last two weeks.  I have already complained that the item was not available at all in my area last week...... review »
reviewer
a home owner

pnut3226
kissimmee, FL
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Craftsman Lawn Mower Ratings and Reviews

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2
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budget conscious

OCT
2
2008
We have a Craftsman lawn mower. Though it's an old model (over 6 years old) is still works like a champ and takes the high grass with little pushing required.  THIS particular model being reviewed is the one thing that makes me stop in my tracks every-time we hit Home Depot or Lowe's and just drool with want.  If the mower we have already weren't as good as it is I'd sabotage it with a rock while cutting the grass just for the excuse to go buy the newer model.
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4 star rating
wpielmeier
Tampa, FL



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budget conscious, quality conscious, a gardener

MAY
21
2009

Who would think that 30 years ago there was an electric lawn mower manufactured?  Well, there was, and I have one.  A Craftsman Electric Lawn Mower.   It is not cordless, but still is the best of all my yard equipment.  Never fails to start, no gas, no oil, no spark plug, no pulling a cord, no exhaust to inhale.  It is great and I love it!


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5 star rating
reviewer
julofnm
Wallace, MI



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vote
Mr. Fix-it, Every day computer user

SEP
5
2008
This lawn mower did not last a full season and Sears did not stand behind it. DO NOT BUY!!!
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1 star rating
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theraceco
Durant, IA



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looking for durability, a gardener, practical, green thumb, a green thumb

OCT
3
2008
 I went into the Sear Hardware looking at lawn mowers.  I bought their middle-of-the-road Craftsman.  I returned it a week later and this is why...
  1. I don't know how this thing got passed quality control, but the handle wasn't even painted fully.  About a fourth of it was missing paint!
  2. The wheels wobbled.  It looked like they would fly off any minute.
  3. The height adjustment on the front left wheel kept disengaging.  At first, when the mower veered to the left, I thought I was doing something wrong.  Then I realized what happened after the second time.  Not too happy about it.

I don't think...

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1 star rating
reviewer
Nascent666
Pompton Lakes, NJ



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practical, Mr. Fix-it

JUL
21
2009

Almost all Sears, Wards, and "hardware store" lawn mowers are manufactured by MTD

or Murray, with specialized numbers given to whatever retailer is selling the unit, Most, if

not all engines are manufactured by Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, or Tecumseh. There are

some newer engines arriving in the USA which seem to be doing well. The Kabota diesal

engine  runs well, and with proper care will last a long time giving many hours of service.

Aluminum block engines simply do not hold up, but those with cast iron sleves hold heat

better and last much longer. Aluminum was used to reduce weight.


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3 star rating
reviewer
dzeeveld
Sykesville, MD



D
practical

NOV
25
2008
This is an inexpensive, sturdy mower that is best suited for smaller lawns (<1/8 acre) and under conditions where the grass is not too long.  The mower pushes well under lower grass conditions, but the engine doesn't have enough horsepower to efficiently cut the grass when attempting to cut off more than about 2".  The height adjustments are generally easy to move, though one of mine always seemed to be stuck and difficult to move up or down.  The push handle doesn't allow for adjustment of the angle (though most inexpensive moewers do not have this feature), so for tall men like myself, this... review »
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3 star rating
reviewer
Warbler
Akron, OH



D
not very handy

NOV
15
2008
I bought the craftsman lawnmower on 2005 because it was advertised  easy to start. Well actually I found it extremely hard to start. I would get so aggrivated and wait to cut the grass the next day after several attempts to start. After having it for 3 yrs. it dosen't work any more! I emailed sears where I bought it and explained about how unhappy I am with it. They left me a message saying they would fix it, but I needed the orginal receipt. I didn't have it and I told them they have every purchase I have made in their system. Well they still wont't fix it and the lawnmower sits in my shed to... review »
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1 star rating
reviewer
rocco007
Absecon, NJ



D
a do-it-yourselfer

NOV
11
2008
Another piece of junk lawn/garden equipment from Crapsman.  I have had 2 of these lawnmowers, they were the 3 in 1 mulching.  They did a satisfactory job on cutting the grass, when you could get the stupid things to run!!!  Be prepared for broken handles and pull strings, broken gas lines, and the pull start piece that is supposed to rewind the line when you pull it- good luck getting it to last more than a few times.  I will not buy a craftsman lawnmower again- I'd rather go out and trim my lawn with scissors than mess with another mower like this! 
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1 star rating
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charbear
Spanish Fork, UT



D
messy

NOV
28
2008
I have owned many different types of lawn mowers in the past and last year we purchased a Craftsman lawn mower. We have found the lawn mower to work very well. We also bought the extended warranty on it which is another good aspect of craftsman. If we have a flat tire on it or a dead battery after it has been sitting for the winter they come and fix it for free. If I had to recommend a lawn mower for anyone it would definently be a craftsman. The price of Craftsman are much more reasonable than others and you have, I feel, better quality for your money with a Craftsman.
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5 star rating
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sniv04
Taunton, MA



D
not very handy

JUL
20
2009

First time I used this lawnmower, it already had a major vibrate to it.  Paid quite a bit of money for this and wasn't expecting that.  Felt like I was paying more for the name, 'Craftsman' than the actual quality of the lawnmower.  Just was very disappointed in the quality and vibration the whole time while I was mowing my lawn.  And the cut wasn't the greatest either.  It was not a pleasant experience to mow my lawn unfortunately and just was expecting more out of buying a brand new lawnmower and the amount of money I paid.


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2 star rating
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coachschnell20
Lees Summit, MO



D
practical

SEP
23
2008
I had to purchase a new lawn mower this spring once i found out that my old one was about to blow up. So i went to Sears and bought a new craftsman. I have to say that having a key start mower is the best thing i have ever did, now i don't waste my energy pulling and pulling and pulling the cord, just turn the key and go. wow it's amazing. I love it
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5 star rating
reviewer
vstaats
Staatsburg, NY



D
busy mom

AUG
12
2009

its a piece of crap. We used it 3 times stored it in the shed and it wouldn't work. Had to be repaired. It needed 2 different things. Runs now but for how longwho knows very disappointed because I like sears craftsman.


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2 star rating
reviewer
spazonred1998
Milton, NH



D

NOV
10
2008
The Craftsman Lawn Mower I bought recently is surprisingly easy to start.  It's key activated and has never failed to start on a single try.  This is much easier than fighting with a pull cord.
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5 star rating
reviewer
DonCain
Lexington, KY



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