Craftsman CMEMW213 20 in Corded
#1 in PushFull review
The most complete corded mower here, for small lawns near an outlet: all three cutting modes and a three year warranty.
Amazon $239$239
The Craftsman CMEMW213 20 in Corded rates 4.1 among push lawn mowers; the SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled rates 3.4 among self-propelled ones. The Craftsman CMEMW213 20 in Corded costs $180 less ($239 vs $419).
SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled
#11 in Self-propelledFull review
A low cost self propelled 20 in mower with a long warranty, for lawns up to about a third of an acre.
Amazon $419$419
Prices 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 (push and self-propelled), 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 | Craftsman CMEMW213 20 in Corded | SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 81 $11.95 per inch of deck ($239, 20 in deck) | 81 $20.95 per inch of deck ($419 with batteries and charger, 20 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 80 20 in deck | 0 20 in deck |
| Power 15% | 60 13 A motor | 26 240 Wh of battery included |
| Cutting modes 15% | 100 3 ways to cut: bag, mulch, side discharge | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Craftsman CMEMW213 20 in Corded | SKIL PWR CORE 40 20 in Self-Propelled | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 20 in | 20 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4 in, 6 positions | 1.5 to 4 in, 7 positions |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | - | 1.7 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 13 A corded | 40 V, 6 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 240 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 50 min |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 2 years |