EGO LM2135SP Select Cut
#15 in Self-propelledFull review
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.
Amazon $749$749
3.1/5
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.
- 22 inDeck
- 150 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 150cc)Power
- Front-wheel driveDrive
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Toro$499
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- SmartStow lets it stand on end in the garage, taking little floor space
- Wide 22 in deck finishes a lawn in fewer passes than a 21 in mower
- Front wheel drive is easy to turn: lift the front and pivot
- Vortex deck and larger 2.1 bushel bag for long runs between emptying
Cons
- Front wheel drive loses grip going uphill with a full bag
- Four separate wheel adjusters make height changes slow
- Side discharge chute must be requested from Toro after registering
The Toro Recycler 22 in family
Every Toro Recycler 22 in model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drive.
| Model | Deck | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Recycler 22 in FWD 21445 (this one) | 22 in | 3.1/5 | $499 |
| Toro Recycler 22 in Personal Pace 21462 | 22 in | 3.0/5 | $539 |
| Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465 | 22 in | 3.0/5 | $539 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its drive. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 21445 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Deck width | 22 in |
| Deck | Steel |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in |
| Bag | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 2.1 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes |
| Side discharge | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 150 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 150cc) |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes |
| Weight | 71 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this drive
Greenworks 40V 21 in Self-Propelled
#16 in Self-propelledFull review
A low cost self propelled mower for lawns up to about a third of an acre, best if you already own Greenworks 40V tools.
Amazon $465.99$465.99
Toro Recycler 22 in Personal Pace 21462
#18 in Self-propelledFull review
A strong all round Toro for half acre lawns with slopes. Personal Pace drive and the 163cc engine make long mows easy.
Toro $539$539
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