PowerSmart 21 in 170cc RWD DB8621S
The cheapest way into a rear wheel drive 3-in-1 gas mower, for sloped lawns on a tight budget. Expect less dealer support than a Toro.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The PowerSmart 21 in 170cc RWD DB8621S rates 3.8 among self-propelled lawn mowers; the Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 rates 3.1 among push ones. The PowerSmart 21 in 170cc RWD DB8621S costs $59.01 less ($339.99 vs $399).
Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311
#12 in PushFull review
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 $399$399
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 (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 | PowerSmart 21 in 170cc RWD DB8621S | Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $16.19 per inch of deck ($339.99, 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% | 62 170 cc engine | 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% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| PowerSmart 21 in 170cc RWD DB8621S | Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Deck | Steel | Steel |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 3.9 in, 6 positions | 1.2 to 3.8 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | - | 2 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 170 cc | 140 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 140cc) |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Push |
| Folds upright | Yes | No |
| Weight | 59 lb | 62 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |