I have gasoline, this is used in some side yards and corners so that the gasoline does not run out.... I have changed a few electric ones in various watts.... this one is not for 1200, it goes for 1000.... for its weight it works well, cuts well, but the bin is small, it does not have an opening to see how much it is filled, and it does not stack the grass well so that it can hold more. You put your hand in, press it, and there is enough space. As a construction for its weight, the plastic should be more sturdy, after all, with so many what can you expect? Important that it does not have a belt so the weight in such a motor without carburetors... and the direct movement of the blade.... What I liked is the quiet motor, you can cut for hours in common silence.... Now if I would buy this one again, probably not.... because of the bin