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BLACK+DECKER 20-Inch Corded Electric Lawn Mower, Ultra Light Push Mower, 13-Amp High Output Motor, 3 in 1 Cutting Versatility…

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★★★★★4.1(1,462)

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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read

BLACK+DECKER 20-Inch Corded Electric Lawn Mower, Ultra Light Push Mower, 13-Amp High Output Motor, 3 in 1 Cutting Versatility…

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10 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the BLACK+DECKER MM2000 is the de facto reference point for a 20-inch corded mower: a 13-amp motor, 3-in-1 mulch/bag/side-discharge versatility, and seven-position height adjustment at a sub-$250 price. Verified-purchase summaries on homedepot.com describe it as a good value for shoppers who want a simple, quiet mowing solution, and easylawnmowing.com's write-up calls the build materials solid and the deck well designed. The r/lawnmowers thread on switching to corded electric is broadly positive on the format — cheap, quiet, no fumes, no stale gas — and that sentiment carries over to this model in particular.

What reviewers liked

  • Largest verified-purchase footprint of any corded mower we reviewed, with broadly positive sentiment on homedepot.com and walmart.com
  • 20-inch deck and 13-amp motor cover meaningful ground per pass at a sub-$250 street price
  • 3-in-1 mulch, bag, and side-discharge plus seven-position height adjustment praised by easylawnmowing.com
  • r/lawnmowers consensus on corded electric format (quiet, low-maintenance, no gas) applies cleanly to this model

Where it falls short

  • lowes.com customer-review summary explicitly questions long-term durability
  • r/lawnmowers thread documents motor overload and thermal cutout in thick or tall grass
  • An r/homeowners commenter describes BLACK+DECKER's mower as flimsy with disappointing cut quality
  • 20-inch deck plus an extension cord can be awkward to maneuver in tight, obstacle-heavy yards

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the BLACK+DECKER MM2000 is the de facto reference point for a 20-inch corded mower: a 13-amp motor, 3-in-1 mulch/bag/side-discharge versatility, and seven-position height adjustment at a sub-$250 price. Verified-purchase summaries on homedepot.com describe it as a good value for shoppers who want a simple, quiet mowing solution, and easylawnmowing.com's write-up calls the build materials solid and the deck well designed. The r/lawnmowers thread on switching to corded electric is broadly positive on the format — cheap, quiet, no fumes, no stale gas — and that sentiment carries over to this model in particular.

The disagreement is around durability and power management. The lowes.com customer-review summary explicitly says the consensus is the mower is not particularly reliable or durable and is best suited to small yards. A dedicated r/lawnmowers thread on MM2000 clogging notes that the motor shuts down in thick grass and needs a minute to cool, and an r/homeowners commenter who owned the cordless sibling describes it as flimsy with weak cut quality. Taken together, the picture is a capable, well-priced mower for regularly maintained suburban turf that will punish you if you skip a week.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Highlight 1
13 Amp motor supplies ample power for cutting through thick grass and overgrowth
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20-inch 3-in-1 electric mower is great for mulching, bagging, and side discharge for multiple mowing modes
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EdgeMax deck design of the push lawn mower is made for close up to the edge cutting
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Single lever easily adjusts the height of cut with 7 settings between 1 1/2 inch- 4 inch
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13 GAL. Fabric Grass Bag - Fabric design makes it easy to determine if the bag is full.
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2 Year Warranty

What customers say

2 verified voices
The electric mower is very quiet compared to a gas guzzler and is also lighter. It is foldable, so it also saves space when storing it during summer or winter.
Supportingvia r/homeowners
I have the B&D one, and would not recommend it. The battery drains very fast, it does not cut well, and feels pretty flimsy. I got the Ryobi ...
Supportingvia r/homeowners

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