The Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 is the better brush mower overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 leads on warranty. The Yardmax YL2250 wins on price and engine. The Yardmax YL2250 costs $120.99 less ($379 vs $499.99).
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 Earthquake $499.99A 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 $379Prices 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.
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 Hurricane String Mower 47325 | Yardmax YL2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 54 $499.99 | 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 |
| Earthquake Hurricane String Mower 47325 | Yardmax YL2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | String | String |
| Cutting width | 22 in | 22 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 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 |
