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Greetings -- new member here. I have a CMM1200 (actually a converted CMM1000, done in 2009), whose battery is going (not lasting as long, engine slows more in heavier grass than it used to). I'm trying to decide between getting a new battery (an OEM BB BP17-12 for $160, not a cheaper knockoff) or getting a brand new cordless B&D mower.

On the one hand, if I go with getting a new battery for the CMM1200, it will save me about $200 for now, I'll get a few more years out of it, and hopefully by then there will be a better selection of Li-ion battery mowers from B&D.

On the other hand, if I decide on a new B&D mower now, which one do people here consider "the" replacement for the CMM1200? I'm shying away from the SPCM1936, because it's significantly heavier, more expensive, and I'm not interested in it being self-propelled (uses more battery power, and I like the exercise anyway). I'm currently narrowing in on the CM1936, but I'd like to hear opinions here. Thanks!

If you're willing to take the cables off the old batteries and put them on new ones, you can usually get a pair of batteries on eBay for about $40 with $20 shipping.

Purchase a new OEM battery and stay away from the cheap alternatives that some company just made.

Welcome to LMF.

Rav said:

On the other hand, if I decide on a new B&D mower now, which one do people here consider "the" replacement for the CMM1200? I'm shying away from the SPCM1936, because it's significantly heavier, more expensive, and I'm not interested in it being self-propelled (uses more battery power, and I like the exercise anyway). I'm currently narrowing in on the CM1936, but I'd like to hear opinions here. Thanks!

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How about the CM1936? It's a non-self-propelled, cordless 19" mulching mower, like the CMM1000 & 1200. Also, the battery is external (unlike the 1000 & 1200), so easier to replace when you need to.

BLACK+DECKER Tools | 19" 36V Rechargeable Mulching/Bagging Mower CM1936

Manual: http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/documents/English/Instruction Manual/90572813,CM1936.pdf