Yardmax YL2250

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Yardmax YL2250
3.0/5#4 of 10 in string mower brush mowers
3.0

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.

  • 22 inCutting width
  • 170 ccEngine
  • PushDrive
Check price at Amazon$379

Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • The offset head trims tight along fences and walls without weaving in and out
  • Onboard storage for spare precut line
  • Tool free height adjustment from 1.5 to 3.5 in
  • A bail stops the head without stopping the engine
Cons
  • Push only, pull start only
  • Only a 2 year residential warranty
  • Yardmax doesn’t name the engine maker

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 numberYL2250
Cutting
HeadString
Cutting width22 in
Cutting height1.5 to 3.5 in
Engine and drive
Displacement170 cc
DrivePush
ReverseNo
Electric startNo
Build
Weight61.7 lb
Warranty2 years

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