The top performers in CR's unparalleled field tests come from Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi, Toro, Troy-Bilt, and others A walk-behind mower is perfect for a small yard, where you're likely to have to ...

Wide-cut mowers were once the machine of choice only for landscape contractors who valued them for speed and compactness. But more homeowners are discovering the benefit of these fast, wide-cutting ...

If you’re someone who needs to upkeep a lawn, walk-behind mowers are a vital type of equipment. They are available in many designs, dimensions, and choices. These mowers are ideal for smaller to ...

Toro products have been used to keep golf courses and back yards in top shape for more than 100 years, with the brand long-considered one of the best lawn mower manufacturers. The Toro name is so ...

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Editor’s Note — January, 2026: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. Previously out of stock, our pick for best overall self-popelled mower ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Lawns in the U.S. are getting smaller. It's not that land is shrinking; developers are building on smaller lots than in ...

Every year Consumer Reports tests a new batch of gas and electric walk-behind mowers at its test lawn in Fort Myers, Fla. This year we bagged more than 5,000 pounds of grass clippings as part of that ...