The most battery per dollar in this group: a self propelled steel deck mower that handles up to about 3/4 acre on one charge.
Amazon $449.98The Greenworks 60V 21 in Self-Propelled rates 4.0 among self-propelled lawn mowers; the Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 rates 3.1 among push ones. The Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 costs $50.98 less ($399 vs $449.98).

A dependable 21 in push mower for small, flat lawns from the best selling walk mower brand. Pick it over cheaper push mowers for the Toro dealer network and start promise.
Toro $399Prices 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 | Greenworks 60V 21 in Self-Propelled | Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $21.43 per inch of deck ($449.98 with batteries and charger, 21 in deck) | 30 $19 per inch of deck ($399, 21 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 12 21 in deck | 100 21 in deck |
| Power 15% | 94 480 Wh of battery included | 25 140 cc engine |
| Cutting modes 15% | 100 3 ways to cut: bag, mulch, side discharge | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch |
| Warranty 20% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 60V 21 in Self-Propelled | Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Deck | Steel | Steel |
| Cutting height | 1.3 to 4 in, 7 positions | 1.2 to 3.8 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | - | 2 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 8 Ah of battery | 140 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 140cc) |
| Battery energy | 480 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 60 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Electric start | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Push |
| Folds upright | Yes | No |
| Weight | 65 lb | 62 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 4 years | - |