Earthquake String Mower 40314
#1 in String mowerFull 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 eBay$399.99
The Earthquake String Mower 40314 is the better brush mower overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer wins on drive and engine. The Earthquake String Mower 40314 costs $30 less ($399.99 vs $429.99).
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BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer
#4 in String mowerFull review
One of the cheapest self-propelled string mowers, for owners who want wheel drive on sloping or rough ground. The missing warranty terms are the gamble.
Amazon $429.99 eBay$429.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer for drive (self-propelled vs push, pull start) and engine (170 cc vs 160 cc).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every string mower brush mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Earthquake String Mower 40314 | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 74 $399.99 | 67 $429.99 |
| Engine 15% | 33 160 cc | 50 170 cc |
| Cutting 15% | 67 22 in cutting width | 67 22 in cutting width |
| Drive 20% | 0 push, pull start | 50 self-propelled |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Earthquake String Mower 40314 | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | String | String |
| Cutting width | 22 in | 22 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 3 in | 1.6 to 3.7 in |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Earthquake Viper 4-cycle | - |
| Displacement | 160 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Push | Self-propelled |
| Reverse | No | No |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2022-04-27 | - |