If you have a lawn bigger than a postage stamp, you’re going to need either a lawnmower or a lawn care service. While a lawn care service can be a huge time-saver, I’m guessing most of us will be cutting our own grass. Which means we’re going to need dependable lawnmowers.
Walk-behind mowers are the perfect option for homeowners with lawns less than an acre in size. Even homeowners with larger lawns might find that they like having a walk-behind mower on hand to cut spots in their yard that are hard to reach with a riding mower.
Here at Richardson Saw, we offer a selection of gasoline-powered homeowner walk-behind mowers from two top brands. But how do you know which one is right for you? It depends on how much money you want to spend and what features you care about most.
Toro On A Budget
Toro Recyclers are a good pick if you’re looking for a dependable mower on a budget. You’ll get mulching and bagging features with these mowers as well as a 22-inch cutting deck. Recycler SmartStow is Consumer Reports’ pick for the best budget gas self-propelled mower. Toro mowers come with a 2-year warranty.
Honda With The Basics
The HRS series from Honda are their least expensive mowers. They’re also the ones with the fewest features, but they still have the same Honda quality and reliability along with a 3-year warranty. HRS mowers feature a 21-inch heavy-duty steel mowing deck with side discharge or mulching. The push-type mower is the most budget friendly, but you can also spend more for a self-propelled version.
One Step Up
Honda’s next step up in lawnmowers is the HRR series. They rank number 4 on Top Ten Review’s list of the best gas lawnmowers of 2017 (just a few points lower than their HRX series cousin). You can get one that’s push-type or go with a self-propelled model with a variable speed Smart Drive. They mulch, bag, or discharge and feature Honda’s Twin Blade MicroCut System.
More Toro Options
Popular Mechanics includes a Toro on their list of the Best Lawnmowers of the Year and said that none of the people who tested the mower noted anything they disliked about it. In a similar price range as the Honda HRR, you can get models in Toro’s Recycler and Personal Pace mower lines. Super Recycler mowers add more features and better cutting performance for a bit higher price bracket.
Luxury Lawn Mowing
When you want the best walk-behind mower you can get, look in the Honda HRX series. Popular Mechanics describes the HRX217K5VKA model as “luxury car of walk-behind lawnmowers.” The HRX series is also the number one pick on Top Ten Review’s list of the best gas lawnmowers of 2017. And Consumer Reports picked the HRX217K5VYA model as the best gas self-propelled mower. It’d be hard to go wrong with these mowers.
If you’re ready to purchase a walk-behind mower for your home, stop in at Richardson Saw and Lawnmower. We’ll answer any questions you might have about the mowers we offer and give you a chance to look over your options in person.
