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.
Amazon $529.99 Earthquake $499.99
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.
- 22 inCutting width
- 160 ccEngine
- PushDrive
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- A 5 year warranty at under $400 on Amazon
- A bail stops the head without stopping the engine
- Wide 14.5 in airless wheels roll over rough ground and never go flat
- Push only, pull start only
- Cutting height tops out at 3 in, lower than most rivals
- Won’t ship to California
The Earthquake Walk-Behind String Mower family
Every Earthquake Walk-Behind String Mower model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own cutting head.
| Model | Cutting width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake String Mower 40314 (this one) | 22 in | 3.5/5 | $399.99 |
| Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 | 22 in | 3.4/5 | $499.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its cutting head. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 40314 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | String |
| Cutting width | 22 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 3 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Earthquake Viper 4-cycle |
| Displacement | 160 cc |
| Drive | Push |
| Reverse | No |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 60 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2022-04-27 |
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