I needed a mower with relatively long hoof to avoid cuts in too short brush. The setting is done in steps of a few millimeters so precise adjustment to the desired height. As against the plastic not seem to be super tough to see in the long term. it is narrower than E960E babylyss therefore cheaper. A notch below level quality. However it is light which is nice and it cuts especially longer with these shoes :) No cover or box provided: no top for storage ...