Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445
#17 in Self-propelledFull review
A 22 in Toro for flat to gently sloped half acre lawns where storage space is tight. Choose the rear wheel drive models for hills.
Toro $499$499
The Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 is the better lawn mower overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 leads on value and deck. The Toro Super Recycler 21 in 21565 wins on warranty and power. The Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 costs $250 less ($499 vs $749).
Toro Super Recycler 21 in 21565
#20 in Self-propelledFull review
A mower to keep for a decade: a rustproof aluminum deck and five year warranty for owners who mow often and want few problems.
Toro $749$749
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 for value ($22.68 per inch of deck ($499, 22 in deck) vs $35.67 per inch of deck ($749, 21 in deck)) and deck (22 in deck vs 21 in deck).
- Choose the Toro Super Recycler 21 in 21565 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and power (163 cc engine vs 150 cc engine).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-propelled lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 | Toro Super Recycler 21 in 21565 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $22.68 per inch of deck ($499, 22 in deck) | 14 $35.67 per inch of deck ($749, 21 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 25 22 in deck | 12 21 in deck |
| Power 15% | 38 150 cc engine | 54 163 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 | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 | Toro Super Recycler 21 in 21565 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 22 in | 21 in |
| Deck | Steel | Aluminum |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in | 1 to 4 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 2.1 bushels | 1.8 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 150 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 150cc) | 163 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 163cc) |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 71 lb | 83 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |