It comes in a box and needs to be put together. its not too difficult, but the instructions could be clearer. I had no left over parts, and it works ok, so it must be right. This lawnmower comes with two cup holders, so you can only carry two cans of beer at a time while cutting the grass. I usually have a few slugs every time I empty the bag, but as this lawnmower has a big bag my alcohol consumption suffered, and I had to empty the bag even when it was not full. I discovered the mulch function works great and there was no need to even have the bag attached, so I adapted my drinking routine. Every time I complete a circuit of the garden, feck it, I just drink a whole can. The lawnmower drives itself so as I cut the grass I become more relaxed and now I can actually drink without even stopping, t-is great. I used to hate cutting the grass, but since I got this lawnmower I look forward to cutting the grass, and to tell the truth, sometimes I cut the grass when it does not need cutting. It's fairly light on fuel, about two six packs per cut. My husband says I've developed a problem, and need to cut down on my grass cutting, Why should I? I'm doing no harm to no one, and the lawn looks great. I'm very happy with this lawnmower. I was thinking of upgrading to one with six cup holders.
