I own the lawnmower 300 for quite some time and am happy with it on the whole. The spindle runs in the 3rd year yet clean and "symptom-free", sharpening was - despite frequent mowing - not necessary. The grass is mowed and not actually "plucked", like the one at cheaper competition models like is sometimes the case. The processing is Gardena-lived good and high quality, to the aspect that the plastic parts are stable and do not fade. However, the cylinder mower does have limits: the 300 is really only useful for small areas; with large lawns you have to do well, as also helps the "big-brother-380 model" not really. Negative striking that the height adjustment (cutting height of 20-45mm) like to make independently during mowing and produces unconventional cuts. This shortcoming could not be rectified by "hard bangs" the screw. Furthermore, "eats" the spindle is often fixed when the grass is relatively high and / or moisture - then mowing becomes a laborious act also should be remembered that the cylinder mower makes only relatively flat surfaces joy -. Roots and bumpy ground he is not so easily away. The reel mower is not cheap compared to no-name products from DIY stores and garden, one quickly realizes however the difference in quality, justifying the price! So if a "Reel Mower with passion" is or wants to live out its distinctive eco Bewuptsein, which is well served with this mower. But you should be aware that larger lawns require (from approx 150sqm with 300 or approx 400sqm with the 380s) mowing time and effort. Who is the grass rake tired of a grass catcher may set (s review at the moment.!) - But then the total purchase price is so high that a motorized mower is really a (more comfortable) alternative!
