A walk-behind string mower, also sold as a trimmer mower or wheeled string trimmer, spins heavy trimmer line under a deck on two large wheels. It clears tall grass, weeds and rough ground along fences, ditches and tree lines where a lawn mower stalls and a handheld trimmer takes all day. Most cut a 22 in path with an engine of about 160 to 200 cc and are pushed by hand; a few drive their own wheels or start with a button.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Earthquake String Mower 40314#1 of 10Full review
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.
Amazon $399.99$399.9922 in160 ccPush - Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325#2 of 10Full review
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$499.9922 in160 ccPush - SENIX STMG-L High Wheel Trimmer#3 of 10Full review
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.
Amazon $269.97$269.9722 in160 ccPush - Yardmax YL2250#4 of 10Full review
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.
Amazon $379$37922 in170 ccPush - DR Trimmer Mower PILOT#5 of 10Full review
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.
DR Power $379.99$379.9922 in170 ccPush - PowerSmart DB6222#6 of 10Full review
A budget push string mower with a taller top cutting height for rough grass. Buy it direct from PowerSmart, where it costs less.
Amazon $429.99 PowerSmart $379.99$379.9922 in170 ccPush - DR Trimmer Mower PRO XLSP#7 of 10Full review
The string mower for large or hilly properties where pushing a 22 in head all day wears you out. On flat ground the PRO XL does the same cutting for less.
DR Power $1,099.99$1,099.9922 in-Self-propelled - DR Trimmer Mower PREMIER#8 of 10Full review
The PILOT with a head brake, for someone who stops and starts often around trees and posts. If you don’t need the brake, the PILOT cuts the same for less.
DR Power $499.99$499.9922 in170 ccPush - DR Trimmer Mower PRO XL#9 of 10Full review
The push string mower for someone who wants electric start and the most power DR offers without paying for self-propel. Fine on flat or gently rolling ground.
DR Power $899.99$899.9922 in201 ccPush - DR Trimmer Mower PRO#10 of 10Full review
A stronger push string mower for heavy weeds and tall grass on a few acres. Worth the step up from the PILOT if the growth is dense.
DR Power $699.99$699.9922 in185 ccPush
