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We tested 45 push and self-propelled motors and 28 conventional and zero-radius turn lawn tractors to see how they held up. - We look for:
- Handling
- Even cutting
- Bagging
- Mulching
- Deck sizes
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Recommended Lawn Mowers and Tractors
We found cordless and electric that handled well, but gas-powered models are better for larger lawns and include more safety features. Plus: Lawn tractors and zero-turn-radius mowers that combined performance, handling and ease of use.
Lawn Mower and Lawn Tractor Buying Guide
From manual push mowers to zero-turn radius models, find out which designs and specific features work best on different sizes of lawns and different types of terrain.
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Toro 20360 (Tested)
This 20-inch Toro cordless-electric mower can mulch and bag. It is backed by a 2-year warranty and is a recommended model.
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A gas or electric push mower is fine for a small lawn. But you'll probably prefer a self-propelled gas model for slopes and
a lawn tractor for a lawn one-half acre or larger. An old-fashioned manual reel mower is the greenest choice for small areas.
If you're looking for information about lawn mowers, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our lawn mower buying guide to learn about the lawn mower features that are most important to
consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations on the best manual-reel mowers, electric and gas mowers, lawn tractors,
zero-turn-radius mowers, and robotic mowers.
