A low cost self propelled 20 in mower with a long warranty, for lawns up to about a third of an acre.
Amazon $419The SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled rates 3.4 among self-propelled lawn mowers; the Craftsman V20 20 in Push Mower rates 3.4 among push ones. The Craftsman V20 20 in Push Mower costs $70 less ($349 vs $419).

A three way push mower with a long runtime for its price, best for people already on Craftsman V20 batteries.
Amazon $349Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drive classes (self-propelled and push), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drive peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled | Craftsman V20 20 in Push Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 81 $20.95 per inch of deck ($419 with batteries and charger, 20 in deck) | 39 $17.45 per inch of deck ($349 with batteries and charger, 20 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 0 20 in deck | 80 20 in deck |
| Power 15% | 26 240 Wh of battery included | 14 200 Wh of battery included |
| Cutting modes 15% | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch | 100 3 ways to cut: bag, mulch, side discharge |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled | Craftsman V20 20 in Push Mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 20 in | 20 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4 in, 7 positions | 1.5 to 3.5 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 1.7 bushels | - |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 6 Ah of battery | 20 V, 10 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 240 Wh | 200 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 50 min | 50 min |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Push |
| Folds upright | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 47.9 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | - | 2021-02-26 |