Mower reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 185 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Mower brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/lawnmowers, r/lawncare, r/automower, r/GardeningUK, r/GardeningAustralia. Top-rated brands include EGO (4.4/5), Toro (4.4/5), John Deere (4.4/5).
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Reviews185
Subreddits13
Posts49
Brands49
Products76
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#1
EGO
4.4
(25)
"We've totally bought in to their system, and have a lawn mower, snowblower, leaf blower, weed whacker, and chainsaw from them, and we're happy with all of them."
"Have had mine for about 7 years. Never had an issue, still works like new."
"I’ve had an Ego mower for about 4 years now and have no complaints."
"I went ego. The best advise I got is - torque is more important than Ah of the battery."
"I got the EGO 2135SP and love it."
"Ego, their battery system is purely designed for yard tools and it shows. Better power and run time."
"Very happy with our EGO mower... I think this is the third season? I sharpen the blades maybe twice a season."
"I bought ego lawnmower and tools from Amazon exactly 5 years ago. Been super happy with them."
"I have the EGO and it's been great. I can mow the front and back, then use the battery with the weed wacker and leaf blower without the battery dying."
"I’ve had an Ego for around 2 years now on a small/medium size yard and I’m very happy with it."
#2
Toro
4.4
(21)
"I got my toro from Home Depot when they were clearing out stock for $150 off. Personal Pace with the Toro is awesome."
"Toro 60v has been great. It doesn't get enough attention in this sub. Mine has Personal Pace and is made with a steel deck."
"Toro Prostripe 560, cuts well even in the rain."
"Toro makes great mower began my Landscape Maintenance business with half a dozen of them."
"Great mower. I have a 2006 model with a 40” deck."
"Love my Toro Timemaster."
"A Toro Titan would certainly meet your needs."
"It must be a Minnesota built Toro."
"I have had two separate Toros over 10 years each."
"TimeMaster is a great unit."
#3
John Deere
4.4
(12)
"Deere GT235 or GT245 from the early 2000s. Kawasaki twin and a TuffTorq K71 or K72. You really can’t kill this combo."
"I have a almost 10 year old John Deere D170 that I got from Lowes. It’s served me well."
"I would recommend a John Deere x300 series tractor. It will accommodate a trailer and snowplow or snowblower."
"My wife loves her John Deere riding mower."
"I’ve been running a z530r Deere for the last year with no issues."
"Ariens, Bad Boy, Gravely, Toro and top of the line John Deere would be my starting point."
"Buy one of the X Series Deeres in your price range. Stay away from the box tore models."
"If you buy a Deere make sure it is a true Deere."
"Deere or Huskvana, if you go up to $5k, add Kabota."
"I use a Deere z960m and a Kubota z421."
#4
Husqvarna
4.7
(10)
"Husqvarna 42 in clear cut fabricated deck 22 hp. Kawasaki engine."
"We have had a husqvarna for 3 years now and it's absolutely fantastic."
"If you just want the best, then I think Husqvarna Ceora is your new mower."
"I have a Husqvarna 450X for a very similar size property. It works 24/7 unless charging. It does a great job."
"I would go for the Husqvarna. They have done robotic mowing for 30 years!"
"Would be perfect for you."
"A robo mower is the way to go."
"All models from Husqvarna if you ask me."
"A ZTR is definitely the best option here."
"Makes a great ride on."
#5
Honda
4.7
(10)
"Eventually, I bit the bullet and bought a used Honda HRC216 from a landscaping guy who was retiring. Despite being 8 years old and showing its age, the thing started on the first pull and ran c"
"Just bought a new HRX, and it's been really good."
"I’d recommend a Honda commercial mower. We had one for 20 years that was a beast before it was stolen."
"Honda make the best petrol mowers at pretty much any price point."
"Love my Honda- going on 14 yrs old and still running great."
"In that situation you want a Honda."
"All the contractors use them."
"Izy are small enough to be domestic but still hold up to every day commercial use if you don't abuse them."
"Second hand Honda Izy great mower"
"Honda Honda Honda."
#6
Greenworks
4.2
(11)
"Going on my second year with Greenworks and it’s been great. I have the 80v mower."
"Go with a greenworks you won’t be stuck then waiting for a Home Depot sale."
"Evgo and greenworks 80v will generally do a 1/4 acre on one charge with judicious use of self-propelled feature."
"Green works is great through Costco, $100 off right now, plus the warranty is far better than other options."
"Have a greenworks for a couple years and it’s been super good."
"Greenworks mower and trimmer. 1/2 acre or so. Mows the lawn easily with one battery."
"I have an old Greenworks 80v mower I bought used, works great."
"I am heavily invested into Greenworks 60V and it been solid."
"I've had 3 years of good experiences with my green works 80v"
"I’m a fan of green works."
#7
Cub Cadet
4.0
(8)
"Plus 1 for cub cadet. They hold up."
"I just bought a Cub Cadet ZT1 50” zero turn from Home Depot. Out the door it was $3332. I have a little over 2.5 acres and love it!"
"He was using a Cub Cadet zero turn riding mower which he said he loved."
"I bought a cub cadet due to $, warranty was great 3 yea"
"Our Cub cadet has Kawasaki engine."
"Also Cub cadet for 2 acres."
"I'd save my money and get a Cub Cadet 1450, 1811 or a really nice 1864 off of FB marketplace."
"Cub cadet. Just returned a new Deere. POS"
#8
Ryobi
4.3
(7)
"I've had Ryobi for 7 years, never been especially careful or delicate with it, and it still works great."
"I love my Ryobi 40v 21" Whisper series. The all wheel drive is excellent on our hilly terrain."
"I have the RYOBI mower, weed eater and blower they’ve all been great."
"I got the 36 volt Ryobi. Can't complain. I got about 200 sqm of lawn and no issues."
"Ryobi will be cheaper than the eGo. And with a 6AH battery, is more than capable of handling my .25 acre yard."
"Get the slightly nicer Ryobi. The basic 40V mower doesn't have quite as much suction I think?"
"Just bought the ryobi mower. Seems like it’s not considered the best, but it’s totally fine."
#9
Scag
5.0
(6)
"Just bought two new Scags to go on the trailer."
"Get a scag or ex mark if you’re using it that much for sure."
"Get a scag or ex mark if you’re using it that much for sure."
"Is 18k, and worth every penny."
"I’d suggest a used Scag V-Ride 2."
"Spend the extra cash and get a Scag."
#10
Gravely
4.7
(6)
"Love Gravely"
"Did the exact same, gravely, local shop and 1 acre. It has been exactly what I needed."
"Just bought a 48" gravely for $4800 out the door and couldn't be happier."
"Just got a Gravely from a mom and pop dealer for my 1 acre yard. Definitely the right move for me."
"Ariens, Bad Boy, Gravely, Toro and top of the line John Deere would be my starting point."
"I've got a small Gravely but with the Kawasaki twin."
#11
Gator
4.6
(5)
"Oregon gator blades cut my acre real good, and seem to also throw the clippings farther and more spread out with less clumps than my oem john deere blades."
"I use the gator blades and they have worked the best so far for me."
"Gator blades FTW"
"Gator blades"
"Oregon Gator blades are good."
#12
Milwaukee
4.8
(4)
"I bought the Milwaukee. All my other stuff is Milwaukee and the unit has been awesome."
"If you have milwaukee tools I would go with that mower love mine."
"Best? Milwaukee."
"I have it and it has been great, but I use the Milwaukee ecosystem."
#13
Exmark
4.8
(4)
"Only two make the cut. Xmark or dixie choppers."
"Exmark bar none."
"Exmarks are just great machines IMO."
"Get a used exmark or a new one at 0%."
#14
Ferris
4.8
(4)
"I'd recommend a Ferris ISX3300 61 or 72 for comfort."
"No regrets, after I got my route figured out I can do this in 2h."
"Have had a 60" Ferris on our 4 1/2. No problems for 9 yrs."
"I’d recommend a Ferris 300S."
#15
Ariens
4.5
(4)
"Love Ariens"
"Here was my criteria when I purchased my Ariens Apex-48."
"Ariens, Bad Boy, Gravely, Toro and top of the line John Deere would be my starting point."
"Ariens, Honda, or Toro for Gasoline."
#16
DR
3.8
(4)
"If you have extra time to kill when you have time to do it, get yourself a commercial string trimmer."
"DR also makes a string trimmer and it's better suited for grass/weed (not brush or bushes)."
"They have a machine that’s essentially a push style weed wacker. Uses string instead of blades."
"DR String mower. Please don't ask a regular mower to do that kind of work."
#17
Ego
4.7
(3)
"Love my ego and have thick tall fescue lane cuts like butter."
"I have an Ego mower & love it."
"The mower has a lot of power and mulches really well."
#18
Zero Turn
5.0
(2)
"I went from a 3 hour lawn tractor mow to 45 mins w/ my zero turn."
"I got a zero turn for my acre of lawn and it saves so much time."
#19
Case
5.0
(2)
"Get a Case 220, 222, 224, 442, or 444. They have the cast iron Kohler k series and with oil changes every 50-100 hours they will last a lifetime."
"I bought a case 224 for $340 (worth around 1500 with a mower deck) which has a cast iron rear end fully serviceable too."
#20
Dixie Chopper
4.5
(2)
"If you have the $$ I’d get either a Dixie Chopper or Exmark."
"Dixie Chopper. If you could find one."
#21
Kubota
4.5
(2)
"Kubota diesel zero turn ZD 1211."
"I’m pretty happy with my Kubota zero turn."
#22
Stihl
4.5
(2)
"I LOVE this thing. It works well, never had any issues, is self propelled and works as well as any gas mower I've had."
"It’ll mulch leaves and sticks and does better with uneven terrain than a husky will."
#23
Bolens
4.0
(2)
"Someone just gave me a 158cc bolens. It’s light weight and easy to throw around."
"I have a cheap bolens from Walmart had it 7 years. Cut grass thick enough to give most riders an issue."
#24
California Trimmer
4.0
(2)
"I prefer California trimmer. True cut requires adjusting the reel way too often."
"California Trimmer, McLane, Jacobsen, John Deere, Toro."
#25
Luba
4.0
(2)
"I do about 2.1 acres of grass with a Luba 2. It is one of the best yard tools / equipment purchases I have ever made lifetime."
"Bought a Luba 2 mini. I'll be maxing out it's size."
#26
Mammotion
4.0
(2)
"I bought a Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 a few weeks ago and until now, I'm very satisfied with the product."
"I have Mammotion Luba 2 AWD 5000HX. Cuts up to 4 and down to 2.2."
#27
Atlas
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I have been using my 80v Atlas mower from Harbor Freight for the past 5 years. Still using the same batteries. Zero issues."
#28
EGO Power+
5.0
(1)
"The ego power+ was my choice five years ago, and I've never regretted it."
#29
M110
5.0
(1)
"I bought the m110 5 years ago. Thing is basically indestructible."
#30
Blix
5.0
(1)
"Only been using the Blix for a week but so far it has been superb."
#31
Etesia
5.0
(1)
"Get an Etesia, can collect 12/18 inches of grass even when wet."
#32
Hustler
5.0
(1)
"(quickest) or the hustler dieselZ 72" (durable)"
#33
John Deere S100 Riding Lawn Mower
4.0
(1)
"You can get this for about 2400$ which is decent"
#34
Grass Gator
4.0
(1)
"Grass gators are what we use on our commercial mowers and they tend to do a good job."
#35
Yardmax
4.0
(1)
"Id go Yardmax for the price. 22 in cut and more powerful engine."
#36
Eufy
4.0
(1)
"The new auto mapping Eufy E15s are great."
#37
Automower
4.0
(1)
"I know for a fact my Automower EPOS would do great there."
#38
Einhell
4.0
(1)
"Einell hand push reel mower, keeps you fit and gives a great cut. 50 quid."
#39
Echo
4.0
(1)
"Echo walk behind string trimmer. Real ass kickers."
#40
Worx
4.0
(1)
"The Worx Nitro series are underrated mowers that don't get enough attention. Both their 40v and 80v series are great."
#41
Ford
4.0
(1)
"I mow with Ford LGT14D lawn tractor."
#42
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"I bought a 2010 Craftsman 917 w/24hp Briggs and Stratton engine for $350. It needed a new battery and blades. So $500 all in and it mows nicely."
#43
Bad Boy
4.0
(1)
"Ariens, Bad Boy, Gravely, Toro and top of the line John Deere would be my starting point."
#44
Hart
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Hart off of a guy on Facebook.brand new in the box for $100. thing weighs nothing and works fine."
#45
Flymo
4.0
(1)
"My old flymo worked like a charm for years."
#46
Cobra
4.0
(1)
"I've a couple of Cobra mowers, they're really lightweight, great on the price and are hard-wearing."
#47
Kobalt
4.0
(1)
"This 76-year-old man uses a Kobalt, have for 4 years."
#48
Electric
4.0
(1)
"I had a bigger section and used an electric lawnmower, best investment was a second battery."
#49
Gardena
4.0
(1)
"Can I suggest getting a low cost robot mower like the Gardena sileno, the Husqvarna automower or the MoeBot?"
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