For lawns of an acre or so where a rider will not fit or is not wanted. The 30 in deck cuts mowing time sharply, at a high price.
Toro $1,699The Toro TimeMaster 30 in 21219 is the better lawn mower overall, rated 3.6 to 3.0. The Toro TimeMaster 30 in 21219 leads on deck, power and cutting modes. The Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 wins on value. The Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 costs $1,160 less ($539 vs $1,699).
The Toro Personal Pace mower for owners short on garage space. It folds to stand on end and handles sloped half acre lawns.
Toro $539Prices 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 TimeMaster 30 in 21219 for deck (30 in deck vs 22 in deck), power (223 cc engine vs 150 cc engine) and cutting modes (3 ways to cut: bag, mulch, side discharge vs 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch).
- Choose the Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 for value ($24.50 per inch of deck ($539, 22 in deck) vs $56.63 per inch of deck ($1,699, 30 in deck)).
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 TimeMaster 30 in 21219 | Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $56.63 per inch of deck ($1,699, 30 in deck) | 61 $24.50 per inch of deck ($539, 22 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 100 30 in deck | 25 22 in deck |
| Power 15% | 100 223 cc engine | 38 150 cc engine |
| Cutting modes 15% | 100 3 ways to cut: bag, mulch, side discharge | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Toro TimeMaster 30 in 21219 | Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 30 in | 22 in |
| Deck | Steel | Steel |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 4.2 in | 1 to 4 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 2.5 bushels | 1.8 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | Yes |
| Side discharge | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 223 cc (Briggs & Stratton 223cc OHV) | 150 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 150cc) |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 140 lb | 83 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
