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$399.99
The Earthquake String Mower 40314 is the better brush mower overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Earthquake String Mower 40314 leads on warranty. The Yardmax YL2250 wins on engine. The Yardmax YL2250 costs $20.99 less ($379 vs $399.99).
Yardmax YL2250
#4 in String mowerFull review
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.
Amazon $379$379
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Earthquake String Mower 40314 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Yardmax YL2250 for 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 | Yardmax YL2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 74 $399.99 | 79 $379 |
| 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 | 0 push, pull start |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake String Mower 40314 | Yardmax YL2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | String | String |
| Cutting width | 22 in | 22 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 3 in | 1.5 to 3.5 in |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Earthquake Viper 4-cycle | - |
| Displacement | 160 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Push | Push |
| Reverse | No | No |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-04-27 | - |