The Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 is the better brush mower overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer wins on drive, price and engine. The BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer costs $100 less ($429.99 vs $529.99).
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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 eBayOne 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 eBayEach 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 Hurricane String Mower 47325 | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 48 $529.99 | 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 |
| Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | String | String |
| Cutting width | 22 in | 22 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 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 | - |
