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
The Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 rates 3.1 among push lawn mowers; the Toro Recycler 21 in RWD 21321 rates 3.0 among self-propelled ones. The Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 costs $40 less ($399 vs $439).
Toro Recycler 21 in RWD 21321
#19 in Self-propelledFull review
The entry Toro self-propelled mower, for half acre lawns with some slope. Rear wheel drive and variable speed make it easier to use than a push mower for little extra money.
Toro $439$439
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 | Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 | Toro Recycler 21 in RWD 21321 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 30 $19 per inch of deck ($399, 21 in deck) | 81 $20.90 per inch of deck ($439, 21 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 100 21 in deck | 12 21 in deck |
| Power 15% | 25 140 cc engine | 25 140 cc engine |
| Cutting modes 15% | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Toro Recycler 21 in Push 21311 | Toro Recycler 21 in RWD 21321 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Deck | Steel | Steel |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 3.8 in | 1.2 to 3.8 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 2 bushels | 2 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 140 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 140cc) | 140 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 140cc) |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | No | No |
| Weight | 62 lb | 67 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |