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CRAFTSMAN
CMEMW213 20-Inch Corded 13-Amp Electric Mower

For a folding-handle corded mower with three documented clipping modes. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

CRAFTSMAN CMEMW213 is a corded push mower for buyers who can work within an extension-cord route. Its maker page verifies a 20-inch deck, 13 A motor, bagging, mulching, and side discharge, plus a single-lever height range from 1.5 to 4 inches. Folding handles are listed for storage. The documentation does not state how large the bag is or how many distinct height positions the lever provides. Those omissions remain unknown, while the supported width, power source, and modes make the model useful to compare against other corded options.

Consider it for

A shopper with a suitable outdoor outlet and cord route who wants a 20-inch push mower with bagging, mulching, side discharge, and folding handles..

Look elsewhere if

Avoid it if a cord would obstruct the route, if you need self-propelled drive, or if a documented bag capacity or exact number of height stops is essential.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • CRAFTSMAN identifies a 20-inch deck and 13 A corded motor for CMEMW213.
  • Bagging, mulching, and side discharge are all listed on the maker page.
  • The stated 1.5-to-4-inch range and folding handles are useful comparison details.

What to weigh up

  • It requires an outdoor power source and a cord route that suits the mowing area.
  • The source does not specify a bushel capacity for the included catcher.
  • A single-lever range is given, but the exact number of height positions is not.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredCMEMW213
Cutting width20 in deck; push mower
Drive and battery platform13 A corded electric power
Battery and charger configurationBattery and charger do not apply
Cutting and collectionBagging, mulching, and side discharge; 1.5-to-4 in height range

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A 20-inch corded push format

The maker identifies CMEMW213 as a 20-inch push mower powered by a 13 A electric motor. That is the central planning trade-off: there is no mower battery to charge, but the operator needs a suitable outlet and an extension-cord route. The word push is explicit in the product type, so this profile records the drive as push-only. CRAFTSMAN does not give a speed, area capacity, or comparative mowing-time claim on the cited page. These facts help decide whether cord management fits the space before comparing other features.

Three ways to handle clippings

CRAFTSMAN describes a 3-in-1 deck for bagging, mulching, and side discharge. That is a useful choice set for shoppers who do not want to lock the comparison to one clipping approach. The product page shows a rear bag, but it does not state the bag’s volume, so this review leaves capacity unknown. Do not read the feature list as proof of how quickly a bag fills on a given lawn. Confirm the catcher and discharge parts are included with the seller’s exact model before buying.

A broad stated height range

The maker gives a 1.5-to-4-inch cutting-height range and says a single lever adjusts the height. That range spans both low and higher settings compared with several compact mowers in this group. The page does not say how many positions are available, and it does not define a recommended setting for a specific turf type. The comparison therefore records the two endpoints but leaves the position count blank. If a precise stop count or intermediate setting is a hard requirement, check the exact instruction manual rather than infer it from the lever description.

Storage and cord planning

CRAFTSMAN lists folding handles and an easy transport handle, two details that matter when storage space or moving the mower is part of the decision. The cited page does not give a folded dimension, so it cannot tell a shopper whether the mower will fit a particular shelf or vehicle. Corded operation also introduces a route-management task that battery and gas models avoid. Measure the areas where the cord must pass and compare them with the cut path. This is a feature-based fit assessment, not a claim that the mower is effortless to maneuver.

Correct the listing’s unit and verify the offer

The historical source row says 13-Ah, but CRAFTSMAN documents a 13 A motor, not a 13 amp-hour battery. Since the model is corded and the maker lists zero batteries, the product should be compared as an electric corded mower. Its official page supports the model facts but does not verify the condition or exact package of a current Amazon offer. The purchase destination searches the model code, so verify that the result is CMEMW213 and that the catcher, side-discharge attachment, and manual match the seller description.

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Before you buy

Is CMEMW213 battery-powered?

No. CRAFTSMAN lists an electric corded 13 A mower with no batteries. Plan for an outdoor outlet and a suitable extension-cord route.

What cutting modes are documented?

The maker lists bagging, mulching, and side discharge. It does not publish the catcher’s capacity on the cited page.

How many height positions does it have?

The maker states a 1.5-to-4-inch range with single-lever adjustment but does not specify a position count in the reviewed product details.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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