Best lawn mower on Reddit

226 reviews from r/GardeningAustralia, r/lawncare, r/lawnmowers and 18 more subreddits

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#1

Honda

4.7
(30)
"I just got myself a brand new Honda mower. Love that thing."
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"Flawless and quiet, first pull every time."
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"Honda hrc216 if you can find one."
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"I’d go Honda if sticking with gas but I also feel the same way about their cars."
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"Go self propelled 4 stroke honda mower."
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"Up your budget go Honda for the win."
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"Go self propelled 4 stroke honda mower."
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"Super reliable, plenty of power."
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"Why not get a well looked after Honda? It will outlast you easy."
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"I have a nothing fancy Honda self-propelled."
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#2

Ego

4.4
(29)
"I have an Ego mower & love it."
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"Love my Ego."
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"EGO is the current king of battery mowers."
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"Ego makes a really great electric mower. They also have a good warranty that they honor."
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"If you want electric, EGO is one of the best."
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"Love my Ego electric. It's so much cleaner and quieter than my previous Toro."
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"The ego mower is great! I have one and love it :)"
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"For electric garden tools, EGO is pretty much the best."
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"In terms of battery mowers, ego power+ mowers are the best."
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"I’d go with battery. Ego brand is quite good."
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#3

Toro

4.4
(23)
"It must be a Minnesota built Toro. All other answers are weak."
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"Used Toro Timemaster for a little more from FB"
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"21462 or 21464 from Toro. Find a Toro dealer on Toro.com."
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"Toro mowers are efficient and easy to maintain."
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"Yeah Toro Timemaster is made for your situation exactly."
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"The main features that attracted me to this one was the heavy duty deck."
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"Uses an actual spin-on oil filter"
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"For battery electric, I'd only recommend Stihl or Toro, only because both companies are over 75 years old. Both companies have a large independent parts and service network. There are others, but if you need parts or service in or out of warranty, the last thing you need it to have to travel 50 miles or more for parts or service. The big box for any mower will only replace in the first 30 days. After that, you're looking at being sent to the factory or authorized dealer."
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"For gas, I would go Ariens Razor or Toro Recycler."
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"High-end and will last you well over 20 years with proper maintenance"
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#4

Ryobi

3.9
(24)
"This thing works incredibly well and leaves the lawn looking neat and well kept."
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"Lightweight and efficient for small areas, easily handles 300m² on a single battery."
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"They work great for our 80x80 lot!"
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"Love my Ryobi weed whacker."
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"I just got a Riyobi push mower and it’s awesome."
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"Definitely go battery, I absolutely love my ryobi mower."
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"Great warranty. Always available batteries."
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"They're great. As long as you have more than one battery. It's so nice, very quiet, no gas smell .. nothing. Sometimes it overheats but it only happened to me once and I live in Florida."
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"I'd suggest any 36v lawnmower would be ok. Probably a ryobi."
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"Does a job good."
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#5

Greenworks

4.3
(14)
"Go with a greenworks you won’t be stuck then waiting for a Home Depot sale."
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"Got my greenworks 80 volt from Costco a couple years ago. Love it."
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"I have a 60v greenworks mower and I love it!"
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"I'm very impressed. It does a great job."
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"Served me well in the last few years"
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"With battery"
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"Battery operated. I've had Greenworks 40V for many years."
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"Something 80v. Greenworks, ego, 80v is what's important."
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"We were pretty impressed with the battery life and the tools themselves."
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"Works pretty well for our smallish yard."
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#6

EGO

4.3
(11)
"I love it."
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"I personally have the LM2101 from ego and it's perfect for my backyard."
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"A money is no object choice for me would be the $1200 LM2206SP."
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"It’s way way waaaay lighter, feels more powerful, quieter."
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"You won’t need to worry about gas going bad."
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"The newest with the most power is LM2167SP."
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"It’s performed flawlessly."
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"The 'best' non aluminum one is probably the LM2160sp."
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"I would avoid the 21" all together and wait for the new 22" models."
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"The lawnmower is fine but doesn’t cut as cleanly as our ride on."
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#7

Husqvarna

4.3
(9)
"A ZTR is definitely the best option here. I’d argue anything from Husqvarna, Toro, Deere, or Kubota with a 60” deck preferably, 54” at minimum."
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"I've had no issues with my Husqvarnas on smooth ground."
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"I have a Husqvarna 52" deck zero turn mower with a Kawasaki motor."
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"Husqvarna is the way to go. They have regular and zero turn."
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"If you just want the job done as easily as possible, and you want a gorgeous looking lawn every day, go for a lawn robot."
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"The Husqvarna robot mowers have decent reviews and are a great option for lawn care."
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"Husqvarna has good electric gear with long lasting batteries."
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"Nice petrol mower"
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"I'm not convinced about the quality of their stuff and won't buy again. I don't know anything much about greenworks, I'm going Husqvarna for future purchases."
#8

Cub Cadet

4.6
(7)
"Get a Cub Cadet sit down tractor mower. A used one should work fine."
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"I’m recommending [this](https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/zero-turn-mowers/zt1-50/17AIEACLA10.html?srsltid=AfmBOor3bj8kXM2tTz_VuUkL13Qh0HuSRGMlfxuKcdZ60lv0VpGl6UUgvFc)"
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"I have a similar sized lawn and went with a (used) Cub Cadet CC 800 and I'm super happy with it."
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"Still going strong with yearly maintenance."
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"Club Cadet is a decent brand for lawn tractors."
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"Cub Cadet 1450. There's a reason why they're still around."
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"Try this one: https://royalcafeandco.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/cub-cadet-ultima-zts2-50-50-23hp-kohler-steering-wheel-zero-turn-mower"
#9

Masport

4.4
(7)
"Masport! I a) easy to manaeouvre b.) Starts immediately."
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"Go with the Masport with Brigs n Stratton."
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"You can’t go wrong with masport."
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"Don't get a battery mower. We went with a Masport with a B&S motor and it is such a beast."
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"It’s a good mower. Starts 2nd pull every time."
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"I’ve had a Masport for 13 years now."
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"Decent offering"
#10

Victa

4.7
(6)
"It's a dream to use."
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"Bought a Victa with a Briggs and Stratton motor back in 2010."
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"I've had one for a good few years now and won't go back to petrol."
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"Can't go wrong with a Victa."
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"My Victa has done really well over many years now."
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"I’ve never paid more than $25 for a lawnmower. I’m on my second tip shop Victa in about 15years."
#11

Stihl

4.6
(5)
"I love it."
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"Purchased a Stihl three years back, and it's been working really well."
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"For battery electric, I'd only recommend Stihl or Toro, only because both companies are over 75 years old. Both companies have a large independent parts and service network. There are others, but if you need parts or service in or out of warranty, the last thing you need it to have to travel 50 miles or more for parts or service. The big box for any mower will only replace in the first 30 days. After that, you're looking at being sent to the factory or authorized dealer."
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"We have a Stihl one, from their big-battery range that’s supposed to be equivalent to commercial gear."
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"Stihl is a top choice for battery-powered mowers."
#12

Exmark

4.4
(5)
"Exmark is a trusted brand for commercial mowers."
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"I have a ztr Exmark with a Kohler engine and it's very reliable."
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"Get a used exmark or a new one at 0%. They have models for really not bad that just don’t have a hydraulic lift."
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"If buying new, avoid big box stores and go to a lawn service dealership that offers Exmark."
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"Look for a used Exmark, Scag, or maybe Honda commercial HRX."
#13

Kobalt

4.4
(5)
"The electric mower I use is a Kobalt back from the days of Masters so it's been going 7+ years now."
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"We have a smaller sized yard and got an kobalt electric."
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"It was affordable, has worked well, all-in-all, and I have no real complaints."
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"We have the Kobalt electric. It works well, but we are looking at new batteries after like 5 years."
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"The Kobalt KM210 corded-electric mower from Lowes at $199 is my top pick."
#14

John Deere

4.8
(4)
"A quality lawn tractor with snowblower attachment. Maybe a 300 series John Deere."
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"S170 or s240 Jd"
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"The X350 is probably the most common, buy one with the Kawasaki engine."
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"I have a John Deere X350, with the 18hp motor."
#15

Briggs & Stratton

4.0
(4)
"Just spend $100 - $150 on a good second hand petrol mower. Service it every 12 months and you’ll be good for years to come."
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"Keep the services up and you'll get years out of them."
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"Discredit"
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"Died"
#16

Scag

4.0
(4)
"Spend the extra cash and get a Scag."
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"Scag mowers are known for their durability."
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"Currently checking out SCAG, Wright, and Ferris. 72” deck."
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"Scag is expensive and may not be worth the investment."
#17

Ferris

5.0
(3)
"Ferris ..100% You will not go wrong."
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"Ferris mowers are reliable and get the job done."
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"Ferris zero turn. 60” deck min."
#18

Ariens

4.7
(3)
"For gas, I would go Ariens Razor or Toro Recycler."
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"High-end and will last you well over 20 years with proper maintenance"
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"Ariens ikon hd52 takes care of my 4.5 just fine. Fabricated deck is superior to other similar price/tier machines."
#19

Ozito

4.7
(3)
"I have been using this Ozito for a couple of years now."
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"I’ve got the Ozito with the telescopic handle. I can’t fault it."
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"I’ve got this one, I get two mows per battery change."
#20

Deere

4.7
(3)
"Dealer over the big box stores."
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"Deere is a well-respected name in the industry."
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"Used, Deere or Huskvana."
#21

Zero-Turn Mower

5.0
(2)
"Get a zero turn. They are so much easier to use even if there is not much to maneuver around."
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"Because a Zero Turn will cut it in half the time."
#22

Makita

4.5
(2)
"I got a 36v makita. Uses 2 drill batteries. Performs as well as petrol."
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"Picked up a Makita 36V unit recently. It's going pretty well."
#23

Craftsman

4.5
(2)
"I'd buy a nice used craftsman for $150. I use one that's been in my family for 25 years -DAILY for business."
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"Get commercial quality mower from a dealer who services what they sell."
#24

Rover

5.0
(1)
"I bought a Rover self-propelled (B+S motor) mower years ago for $300."
#25

Cordless Mower

5.0
(1)
"I would recommend you seriously consider a cordless mower in the same brand as the cordless tools you already own."
#26

Ferrex

5.0
(1)
"Starts every time and on the first press of a button."
#27

Commercial Mower

5.0
(1)
"I would HIGHLY recommend getting a commercial mower."
#28

tractor

5.0
(1)
"I have 2 acres and if I could do it again I would skip the zero turn purchase and buy a tractor with a belly mower."
#29

SCAG

5.0
(1)
"SCAG Freedom Z"
#30

Manual Push Reel Mower

5.0
(1)
"Get yourself a good manual push reel mower. Better lawn cut than anything else, Earth-friendly, and it won't break down."
#31

Ferris ZR1

5.0
(1)
"Ferris ZR1 - kidding although it would knock it out in 20 minutes."
#32

Husqvarna 52" Deck Zero Turn Mower

5.0
(1)
"I have a Husqvarna 52" deck zero turn mower with a Kawasaki motor."
#33

Honda 216/217

5.0
(1)
"Honda 216/217 or a Masport. I used to Have a masport 6000. It was terrific."
#34

Honda Self Propelled Lawn Mower

5.0
(1)
"Honda self propelled lawn mowers are the most reliable, followed closely by Masport."
#35

Fiskars

5.0
(1)
"Consider checking out the Fiskars StaySharp Max Reel Push Lawn Mower for a smaller yard like ours."
#36

Yazoo

4.0
(1)
"Yazoo zero turn."
#37

Battery Powered Mower

4.0
(1)
"Possibly a battery powered mower. Minimal maintenance, cleaning and occasional blade sharpening."
#38

Skil

4.0
(1)
"On my 2nd year with a Skil 40V, way under $500."
#39

Black and Decker

4.0
(1)
"I have a corded 13 amp Black and Decker and it is working great."
#40

Troy-Bilt

4.0
(1)
"I have a troy bilt pony that was given to me with the 18ho motor and a 42 inch deck."
#41

HART

4.0
(1)
"My cheap ass HART tools from Walmart do this job great"
#42

Rover Self Propelled Mower

4.0
(1)
"I have a self propelled rover from Costco of all places, large deck and mulches for a really good price."
#43

Ego Power Self Propelled Lawn Mower

4.0
(1)
"I have an Ego Power self propelled lawn mower that I’ve found is good."
#44

TimeMaster

3.0
(1)
"Lot of people saying TimeMaster. I have one and the main complaint I have is the .3gal fuel capacity."

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