Sunbeam electric lawn mower were grow under the Sunbeam brand , which was acquired by Jarden Consumer Solutions in 2004 . Most were manufactured between 1950 and 1960 , after which the party changed gears to focus on small appliances . Today , Sunbeam primarily manufactures pocket-size kitchen appliances . The electric lawn mowers are no longer produce .

History

Sunbeam galvanising lawn mowers were produced in the mid- to late-1950s . At the time , they were rather expensive at a damage of $ 79.95 for the small , 18 - in poser . However , the party focused on the fact that the lawn lawn mower was mean to be a long - term investment . Users of the lawn mower would write money on gas pedal to make up for the monetary value of the machine .

Specifications

The Sunbeam electrical motor was lightweight , weighing only 29 quid . The 1 - HP engine ran on 110 - volt power . It did not have the option for an affiliated udder , but it had two sacking chutes — one in front of the green alloy eubstance and one behind it . The mower feature matching vane with an 18 - column inch cut , adjustable - acme handlebar with gumshoe traction and a cord reel that kept the electric cord firmly out of impairment ’s way while mowing .

Use

Sunbeam galvanising mowers were market toward homeowners with pocket-size K . The lawn mower were low and did not fare in a ride exemplar , making them worthy only for casual lawn care . Still , the fact that they allow a close swing and mean border made them attractive to many homeowners . They also had fizzle - over handles , which made cut down the lawn a destiny easier than gas lawn mower that did not have this characteristic .

Reviews

Popular Mechanics included the Sunbeam steel motor in an article on electric mowers in its February 1967 issue . In it , the source of the clause praised the lawn mower for its quiet , close - trimming carrying into action , but pointed out that the top Sunbeam electric manakin — the 20 - inch version — cost $ 139.95 , which was only $ 10 less than the brand ’s comparable gas mower .

Considerations

Sunbeam electric lawn mower are considered collectibles by people who value vintage garden tools . Before you vest in one , however , consider that it might be unmanageable and expensive to hold the parts postulate to restitute the mower to working status .

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