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
3.0/5
A mower to keep for a decade: a rustproof aluminum deck and five year warranty for owners who mow often and want few problems.
- 21 inDeck
- 163 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 163cc)Power
- Rear-wheel driveDrive
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Toro$749
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cast aluminum deck cannot rust and is covered for 10 years
- Five year mower warranty and start promise, the longest in this group
- Ball bearing wheels and Personal Pace drive make it easy to walk behind
- SmartStow folds it to stand on end in the garage
Cons
- Costs far more than a steel deck Recycler
- Side discharge chute must be requested from Toro after registering
- Pull start only; electric start needs the pricier 21564
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 | 21565 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Deck width | 21 in |
| Deck | Aluminum |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in |
| Bag | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 1.8 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes |
| Side discharge | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 163 cc (Briggs & Stratton EXi 163cc) |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes |
| Weight | 83 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this drive
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
Toro Recycler 22 in SmartStow 21465
#21 in Self-propelledFull review
The Toro Personal Pace mower for owners short on garage space. It folds to stand on end and handles sloped half acre lawns.
Toro $539$539
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