Best Walk-Behind Brush Mowers Ranked

The best value push string mower for someone who wants a long warranty without paying for extras. The newer 47325 adds a taller cut range and an anti wrap head.

A well covered push string mower for fence lines, ditches and weedy corners, and the safest bet on long term support here. Buy it direct from Earthquake for the lower price.

The budget pick for trimming fence lines, ditches and weedy patches on a smaller property. It covers the basics with a better warranty than most at this price.

A low cost push string mower with a handy offset head for fence lines and walls. A good pick for occasional rough mowing on flat ground.

A light, low cost push string mower for keeping fence lines, banks and rough corners down on a small property. Pick a PRO model if the growth is thick or the ground is steep.

The DR to buy for clearing saplings and heavy brush across open ground. It costs little more than the 17.5 HP model and cuts thicker stems.

For large open fields where cut width matters more than getting through tight spots. On trails and wooded edges the 30 in PRO XL30 is easier to handle.

For open fields and wide trails where a 30 in cut saves passes. If you need 3 in sapling capacity, the 20 HP V-twin model is the one to buy.

The 26 in DR for regular brush and sapling work, with electric start and enough engine for thick growth. A good fit for a few acres of rough ground with gates and paths to fit through.

The entry point to a real self-propelled brush mower for reclaiming an overgrown lot or keeping trails and field edges open. Step up to a 15.5 HP model for regular sapling work.