Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Ranked

A wide cut battery mower for lawns of half an acre to an acre, priced like a good 21 in kit.

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.

A well equipped 22 in self-propelled mower for flat to gently sloped lawns up to an acre, at a budget price.

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.

A powerful 22 in rear wheel drive mower for larger, sloped lawns with thick grass, from a smaller brand.

The cheapest way into an EGO self propelled mower, for lawns up to about a third of an acre with some slope.

A low priced 22 in rear wheel drive mower for bigger lawns with slopes, if you bag or mulch rather than side discharge.

A 3-in-1 self-propelled mower for flat lawns with lots of trees and beds to steer around.

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.

A self propelled steel deck mower with a long warranty for owners of Greenworks 80V tools. Its short runtime suits lawns under half an acre unless you add a battery.

A low cost self propelled 20 in mower with a long warranty, for lawns up to about a third of an acre.

EGO’s premium mower for large lawns, built to last with a cast aluminum deck. Most buyers get similar cutting for less from the composite deck LM2244SP-2.

A long running 22 in EGO for big lawns up to about an acre, with a rust proof deck. Smaller yards are better served by a 21 in kit at half the price.

A low cost rear wheel drive mower with a name brand engine, for sloped lawns up to a third of an acre that you bag or mulch.

EGO’s best known 21 in self propelled mower, for half acre lawns where you want Touch Drive and blade choice. The cheaper LM2114SP cuts much the same grass.

A low cost self propelled mower for lawns up to about a third of an acre, best if you already own Greenworks 40V tools.

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.

A strong all round Toro for half acre lawns with slopes. Personal Pace drive and the 163cc engine make long mows easy.

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.

A mower to keep for a decade: a rustproof aluminum deck and five year warranty for owners who mow often and want few problems.

The Toro Personal Pace mower for owners short on garage space. It folds to stand on end and handles sloped half acre lawns.

A commercial grade walk mower for owners who want something that outlasts consumer models. Most home lawns are served as well by a Toro for much less.