Thanks to all this recent rain, many of you may be dealing with an unruly yard right now, which means you might be in the market for a new lawn mower. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 machines and ranked the top performing machines.
Dozens of models from names including Honda, Toro, and Troy-Bilt are put through some serious performance tests to find which ones make the cut. Testers rate each mower on how well it can cut in different modes — mulching, bagging, and side discharging.
Consumer Reports’ Peter Sawchuk said any basic push mower will cut your grass but finds you can get a machine that makes the job easier without spending too much more.
“If you’re looking to buy a push, walk-behind mower consider buying a self-propelled mower. They’re a lot easier to use, and they’re not a lot more money for a single speed — about $40 to $50,” explained Sawchuk. The single-speed, self-propelled Snapper is very good at mulching and side discharging and costs just $280.
If you want more control and more even cutting, Consumer Reports said to opt for a self-propelled mower with multiple speeds.
From THV 11 News: https://www.thv11.com/story/news/consumer-news/2015/05/26/consumer-reports-finding-the-best-lawn-mower/27953385/