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BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX* Cordless Lawn Mower with Battery and Charger Included (CM1640)
Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Material | ABS Plastic |
Color | black |
Style | 40V Cordless Lawn Mower Kit |
Item Weight | 38 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 16 Inches |
Number of Positions | 6 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 19"W x 16"H |
About this item
- Height Adjust- 6 settings, with a height of cut between 1-1/10" and 3-1/10"
- Includes (2) 40V Max Lithium Batteries
- Folding handles for easy & convenient storage
- 9.5 gallon grass box designed with a soft fabric with hard top. Included Components: (2) LBXR2040 batteries, (1) LCS36 charger; Power Source: Battery
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Light weight | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Maneuverability | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Easy to assemble | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.1 |
Battery life | — | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 3.4 |
Value for money | — | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Hearthshire | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
material | ABS Plastic | — | — | Alloy Steel | Plastic | Alloy Steel |
cutting width | 16 inches | 13 inches | 16 inches | 21 inches | 18 inches | 21 inches |
number of positions | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
operation mode | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | quiet operation | Manual | Manual |
weight | 38 pounds | 23.1 pounds | 29.8 pounds | 77 pounds | 37.5 pounds | 48.9 pounds |
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BLACK+DECKER 16-Inch 40V MAX* Cordless Lawn Mower (CM1640)
Featuring a compact, easy-to-maneuver design and lots of convenient features, this battery-powered cordless lawn mower keeps small yards looking their best. A single-lever height adjustment lets you select the ideal cutting height from 6 different settings, while AUTOSENSE technology supplies the right amount of power needed to get the job done.
AUTOSENSE technology - delivers just the right amount of power you need for any type of grass
AUTOSENSE technology senses grass thickness and automatically provides a power boost or preserves battery life.
Features and Benefits of the
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Single-lever cut height adjustmentEasily select between 6 options for a cut height of 1-1/5 in. to 3 1/5 in. – no tools needed. |
Convenient folding handlesWhen you’re done for the day, simply fold down the handles for simple storage. |
9.5 gal. grass bagGrass bag is designed with a durable hard top and soft body, allowing you to easily see if it’s full. |
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Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Material | ABS Plastic |
Color | black |
Style | 40V Cordless Lawn Mower Kit |
Item Weight | 38 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 16 Inches |
Number of Positions | 6 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 19"W x 16"H |
Item Weight | 38 pounds |
Manufacturer | Black & Decker Outdoor |
ASIN | B00HH4K8E0 |
Item model number | CM1640 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #341,075 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #357 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Lightweight, easy to maneuver, and no cords (view larger).
Designed for cutting efficiency and the freedom of cordless convenience, the Black & Decker CM1640 16-Inch Cordless Mower is ideal for smaller yards up to 1/8 of an acre. Weighing only 38 pounds, the CM1640 cordless mower is lightweight, compact, and easy to maneuver for great cutting results with minimal effort. It's powered by Black & Decker's 40-volt MAX lithium-ion battery system, and the two included batteries combine to give you up to 30 minutes of mowing.
Easy Starting
The CM1640 cordless mower easily starts with just a push of a button, and is a smart, no-mess, no-hassle alternative to gas powered lawn mowers. You'll save time by eliminating the frustration of pull cords, the hassle of mixing gas and oil, as well as trips to the gas station and engine maintenance.
Handle folds down for convenient storage (view larger).Cutting Convenience
The CM1640 features a cutting height range of 1 to 3 inches and a handy single lever height adjustment raises or lowers all four wheels simultaneously. When beginning to mow, the motor makes a smooth start and then easily tackles thick grass or uneven cutting terrain.
The 16-inch deck is ideal for smaller yards, and the durable and lightweight cutting deck never rusts, and is easy to clean. The soft fabric of the grass bag allows for easy checking by tapping the bag from the bottom to see if it is full. For convenient storage, the mower's handles fold down and over the mower so it fits nicely in small spaces in sheds or garages. Carrying handles on the mower make it easy to lift and carry.
40-Volt MAX Cordless Power
Get ready to experience the new Black & Decker 40-volt MAX lithium-ion batteries.1 They provide up to 33 percent increased battery pack capacity on single charge2 and are fully compatible with Black & Decker's 36-volt lithium-ion system, which include a string trimmer, hedge trimmer, sweeper vac, and a sweeper/blower vac. The battery is easily removed with the click of a button and conveniently recharges in the garage or shed via the included charger.
The 40V MAX* system offers you the power and performance you need to get the job done.
What's in the Box
CM1640 16-inch cordless mower, two 40-volt batteries (LBXR2040), charger (LCS36), operating instructions
About Black & Decker
Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware, and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably.
1. Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without workload) is 40 volts; nominal is 36.
2. Using the new 40-volt MAX lithium-ion 2.0 Ah battery versus the 40-volt MAX lithium-ion 1.5 Ah battery.
CM1640 16-Inch Cordless Mower, 40-Volt
At a Glance
- Comes with two 40-volt MAX lithium-ion batteries (2.0 Ah) for up to 30 minutes of runtime
- 16-inch compact deck ideal for yards up to 1/8 acre
- Folding handles for easy and convenient storage in sheds and small spaces
- Carrying handle makes it easy to lift and carry
- 9.5 gallon grass bag with soft fabric and hard top enables you to check if grass box is full
- Six adjustable height settings with range of 1-1/5-inch to 3-1/5-inch
Easy battery change (view larger).
Swap batteries with the rest of the 40-volt MAX cordless lineup (view larger).
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Customers like the weight, ease of assembly, maneuverability, ease f cutting, and noise of the lawn mower. They mention that it is very light, easy to start up, and user friendly. They are also happy with maneuverability, eases of cutting, noise, and quality.
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Customers like the ease of assembly of the lawn mower. They say that it is not complicated, and the instructions are clear. Customers also appreciate the quiet operation and the easy-to-push design. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease and functionality of the product.
"...Easy to start. Amazon delivered it within two days, which is also a bonus...." Read more
"...with small children around, because really this thing is easy enough to figure out and light enough for a kindergartner to operate - but obviously..." Read more
"...It is ALL plastic Chinese parts. It looks nice and and is easy to use- IF IT ONLY WORKED more than a few times.0..." Read more
"...The manual is not terribly written but a bit wordy. An assembly video would be of great use...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the lawn mower. They say it's very light, easily maneuverable, and almost totally maintenance-free.
"...really this thing is easy enough to figure out and light enough for a kindergartner to operate - but obviously that would be dangerous!..." Read more
"...It's very light so anyone in my family who is using it isn't completely exhausted from pushing a heavy lawnmower in the Texas summer heat.-..." Read more
"Nice and light. Easy to maneuver for sure. Battery life is variable depending on several factors (wet grass, tall grass, thick grass, etc.)...." Read more
"...The light weight of the mower let's you store it easy as well as deal with a yard that may not be very flat. I'm now a convert on the cordless mower." Read more
Customers like the maneuverability of the lawn mower. They mention it's easy to push around due to the light weight, and it'd be difficult to push at all. The grass catcher is easy to handle, and the mower is far more maneuverable. It folds for storage and is easy and light enough that customers can lift it with one hand. Customers are impressed with the mower's amazing pickup into the bag.
"...It is not self propelled, but the mower is not difficult to push at all. One lever raises and lowers the mower easily and has six height settings...." Read more
"...It's easily maneuverable around my hilly yard, and so light that I can carry it up the stairs to keep it on the porch...." Read more
"...So for good performance, ease of use, ease of storage, and quiet clean performance, I couldn't be happier...." Read more
"Nice and light. Easy to maneuver for sure. Battery life is variable depending on several factors (wet grass, tall grass, thick grass, etc.)...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cutting with the lawn mower. They mention that it cuts pretty well, easily cuts through tall grass, broadleaf weeds, and twigs. Some say that it leaves them stranded. However, most are happy with their purchase and find it to be excellent for cutting a yard. They also mention that the mower is quite small and produces a very smooth, low cut.
"...It had no issues cutting through the denser areas...." Read more
"This mower dose cut the grass and is light weight , but the height adjustment is to low so you have to water the lawn heavily when its hot and it..." Read more
"...I changed to “level 4,” and it cut very well. Was able to briskly walk and evenly cut with ease...." Read more
"...Machine comes with 2 batteries.- easily cuts thru tall grass, broadleaf weeds, and twigs.-..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the lawn mower. They mention that it is relatively quiet, lightweight, and quick charging. There is no gas, oil, smoke, or noise, making it easier to push. The motor sounds like it means business.
"...The mower is pretty quiet, my neighbors didn't even realize I was out their mowing. Easy to start...." Read more
"...The other big plus with this electric mower, is that its at least 50% more quiet, than a regular gas powered lawn mower...." Read more
"...also, very quiet! don't think I even had my airpods on full volume like I did with my corded one while listening to podcasts and mowing" Read more
"...It's really lightweight, and very quiet, especially compared to gas mowers, so it was easy to push around...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lawn mower. Some mention that it works outstandly well right out of the box, is adequate to the task for which it was designed, and a wonderful lawnmower, while others say that it quit working on the 3rd time they went out to, and it does not mulch.
"...It lived outside for 9 years, always took a charge, and always worked great. I could mulch, mow, anything I needed it to do...." Read more
"This works well for my small, weedy, hilly yard.I have had this for at least 6 full summers now.The good:..." Read more
"...After 2 times of use it stopped working. I have no idea why. After the 1st mow- the plastic piece under the bag fell off...." Read more
"...So for good performance, ease of use, ease of storage, and quiet clean performance, I couldn't be happier...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery of the lawn mower. Some mention that it comes with 2 batteries, which is perfect, and the battery life is variable depending on several factors. The batteries can be used for other Black and Decker products. However, some say that the batteries are going to die and that it takes 3 batteries to not finish.
"...It lived outside for 9 years, always took a charge, and always worked great. I could mulch, mow, anything I needed it to do...." Read more
"...batteries, then I have to take a long break, because the batteries need to cool down before they'll even start to charge...." Read more
"...Next consideration, was that the batteries can be used for other Black and Decker battery powered lawn tools, like an edger, hedge clipper, leaf..." Read more
"...Cheap, plastic parts and it is clear this is a disposable mower and that all the cheap little parts are not designed for a lawn mower...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lawn mower. Some mention that it stores in a small space, the handle folds down easily, and the bag works well. The mower is lightweight and easy to maneuver, and it's good for carrying and mowing small areas. However, others say that the cut is ok but the bag is a bit smaller than their previous Black and Decker, and that the small print and the tiny photos are a joke.
"...I thought it might be an issue, but it is not. Gets into smaller spaces and is easier to turn. The extra power of the 40 volts is worth it...." Read more
"...So for good performance, ease of use, ease of storage, and quiet clean performance, I couldn't be happier...." Read more
"...the bag twice even for my small yard, so be warned that the bag is pretty small...." Read more
"...Folds up and stores nicely.- It is very effective...." Read more
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I have had this for at least 6 full summers now.
The good:
I'm not the most conscientious mower of my lawn. It's a clearing in a wooded area, not particularly visible to neighbors, in a rural community with no covenants about grass length, so I don't always feel a great obligation to do anything about the lawn until it starts to get so deep that the cat gets lost. This mower is fine with that - as long as the length is set at one of the highest grass length settings it will plow right on through any sort of thick grass and weeds - even blackberry bushes (don't worry, I always send a search party for the cat and put him inside first).
It doesn't get caught up on much of anything.
It has accidentally hit both a large rock and a half-buried brick and did not suffer any damage (not that I'd recommend trying to mow over such things with any mower - I was probably just lucky that it didn't break the blade.)
It's easily maneuverable around my hilly yard, and so light that I can carry it up the stairs to keep it on the porch.
The bag is very easy to get on and off, and to empty - it has a big handle and you just open the plastic flap and lift it right off. The mower also works without the bag if you want the clippings to land on the lawn, though it isn't specifically designed to be used that way and occasionally when doing that in long grass the chute will get packed too full, and then the grass clumps need to be unstuck with a stick.
I haven't had any problems at all with the handle loosening or breaking, even with my probably-inadvisable habit of picking it up by the handle to carry it up the porch stairs - though the handle is the hardest part of this to assemble correctly in the first place because of a rather weird gear and lever system.
The batteries have green indicators to show you how fully charged they are, and the charger has lights to indicate what it's doing (waiting for the batteries to cool down, charging, done charging.)
This mower wasn't too difficult to assemble by one person, even though the instructions had a lot of steps and probably took half an hour.
The not-as-good:
The batteries seem to last about 15 to 20 minutes each. My yard is too big (approximately 1/4 acre of open grass) to do the whole thing with one battery. Usually I can do it in two batteries, so I try to plan it so that I've got one fully charged and another fully or mostly charged when I start. But if I forget to charge both ahead of time, or if for some reason I can't finish the whole yard with two batteries, then I have to take a long break, because the batteries need to cool down before they'll even start to charge. The cool down seems to take anywhere from 10 minutes to more than half an hour, depending on how hot the weather is and how long the mower has been running. Then the charging of the battery to full power takes perhaps 90 minutes. If you don't want to have to plan or take breaks you might get annoyed with this.
I had hoped the batteries would be the same type as those in my Black & Decker weed whacker - then I would have had twice as many compatible batteries and chargers - but alas they are not the same size, so not interchangeable. It would be nice if the company could standardize that for more of its gadgets.
This needs its orange plastic key to be plugged into it in order to start, so you have to not lose the key! That is a good safety feature, especially for those with small children around, because really this thing is easy enough to figure out and light enough for a kindergartner to operate - but obviously that would be dangerous! I don't have kids and I'm a little afraid of misplacing the key, so I never take the key out of the mower, which defeats the purpose of the key.
In the spring when I get the mower out of my shed for the first mowing of the year it usually doesn't start on the first press of the button - but just as I'm starting to get worried and think it's finally given up, it starts on the 4th or 5th try - and then it's fine for the rest of the summer.
This mower is small and toy-like. That has its advantages as noted above, but it also means it takes a lot of passes to do the whole yard because the mower is so narrow.
This is working well for me and I would recommend it, with the caveats above.
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I replaced my trimmer with a 40V Max one recently and decided to take the plunge on the mower to match. I decided on this one because I have a small yard, I want to bag (my kids are forever tracking clippings onto the deck and into the house otherwise) and I need it to cut clean in one go without having to revisit the entire lawn with the trimmer.
Well, this does that very well. It's better made than I had expected, it's very quiet, it cuts very well and it's small and maneuverable. I have trees and other things I have to move around and it's very easy to do so. It cuts high enough for my purposes; I run it on the tallest setting which cuts around 3". Under normal circumstances I can cut my whole lawn on one battery with power left over.
If you want a mower that cuts higher than 3", don't get this. If you want a mower that side discharges, don't get this. If you want a dedicated mulching mower, this probably isn't your best bet (though the B+D website says it can mulch, I haven't attempted to). If you want a small mower for small yards that's super easy and handy and doesn't cost a fortune,, get it.
I received this unit today and I put it to a serious challenge. I tested its limits. Here are the results for everyone on the fence.
I set the mower to 4 resulting in about 2-3" of dense lawn mowing. Something that even my gas 6.5hp craftsman would choke on from time to time.
My results :
Cons :
-I mulch, not bag. This mower is not great at mulching, especially when you're cutting off 2+“. It will bog down in dense grass.
-it will stall if your taking off more than 3"at a time
Pros :
-It is so light and quiet that it feels like a toy. I was really hesitant to get a mower without auto drive. This is not an issue. This thing feels like I'm vacuuming the carpet with a Tonka toy. I was easily able to pick this up to move up some steps with one hand.
-For the first time ever, I got my wife to more the lawn. Enough said.
-Battery life is pretty good considering the challenge I put this through. See the photos. I was able to cut a substantial amount of dense grass (~3000sqft) on one and 1/4 batteries.
-It's quieter than my steam mop. I could literally mow my lawn at 3am and no one would know.
-Did I mention it feels like a Tonka Toy?
Also, as usual, ignore the 1 and most of the 2 star reviews for this. These were all issues that could have easily been resolved either through Amazon or Black and Decker. B&D gives excellent product support. I bought a 40v hedger a couple of weeks ago with a faulty battery and they sent me a new battery asap. People that are complaining about battery life just set their expectations too high. No battery lawnmower, regardless of brand is going to cut a horse pasture.
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2021
I received this unit today and I put it to a serious challenge. I tested its limits. Here are the results for everyone on the fence.
I set the mower to 4 resulting in about 2-3" of dense lawn mowing. Something that even my gas 6.5hp craftsman would choke on from time to time.
My results :
Cons :
-I mulch, not bag. This mower is not great at mulching, especially when you're cutting off 2+“. It will bog down in dense grass.
-it will stall if your taking off more than 3"at a time
Pros :
-It is so light and quiet that it feels like a toy. I was really hesitant to get a mower without auto drive. This is not an issue. This thing feels like I'm vacuuming the carpet with a Tonka toy. I was easily able to pick this up to move up some steps with one hand.
-For the first time ever, I got my wife to more the lawn. Enough said.
-Battery life is pretty good considering the challenge I put this through. See the photos. I was able to cut a substantial amount of dense grass (~3000sqft) on one and 1/4 batteries.
-It's quieter than my steam mop. I could literally mow my lawn at 3am and no one would know.
-Did I mention it feels like a Tonka Toy?
Also, as usual, ignore the 1 and most of the 2 star reviews for this. These were all issues that could have easily been resolved either through Amazon or Black and Decker. B&D gives excellent product support. I bought a 40v hedger a couple of weeks ago with a faulty battery and they sent me a new battery asap. People that are complaining about battery life just set their expectations too high. No battery lawnmower, regardless of brand is going to cut a horse pasture.
3 years after buying this lawnmower it has become almost useless ! It will only cut the grass if left in position 6, the highest cut, any lower and the mower stalls. It is just not powerful enough ! It was always bad but now is much worse !
When I contacted Amazon about this, they first gave me the phone number for Black and Decker but when I contacted them they were american and referred me to the nearest repair shop to my area but it was more then an hour away. When I told Amazon this they were very generous to offer me either a replacement, a complete refund, or money towards repairs. It was my choice. This was a very generous offer and I want to thank them for replacing my mower with a brand new one at no cost to me. The new mower works much better and I am a happy customer who will shop on Amazon more often. Thank you very much Amazon !