Best Mower – Lawn Mower Reviews and Top 5 Overall Rankings 2017

HowtoGardenLawn.com has set out to find the best mower to keep your lawn manicured based on actual user reviews.  We have also included pros and cons based on user feedback.  Moreover, these lawn mowers can all be shipped and delivered to your door for free!

For your convenience, we have ranked each lawn mower in a separate Top 5 list based on category or type.  These individual Top 5 lists with further details can be found here:

Individual Top 5 Best Mower Lists:

Best Robotic Lawn Mower – Top 5

Best Riding Mower / Lawn Tractor – Top 5

Best Electric Mower – Top 5 Lawn Mower Rankings 2017

Best Self-Propelled Mower – Top 5 Lawn Mower Rankings 2017

There are frequent lawn mower sales, so check back often.  Good luck with your lawn mower shopping and finding the best mower for your lawn and garden needs!

However, if you want to know the best mower from each category in a Top 5 Overall Ranking, check below:

BEST MOWER – TOP 5 LAWN MOWER RANKINGS OVERALL:

#1 Swisher ZTR2454KA Response 24HP 54-Inch Kawasaki ZTR Mower (Best Riding Mower)

 

 

Description:

Cons:   Initial investment cost (but usually much cheaper online than in-store), small sample review size.

 

#2 Troy-Bilt WC33 420cc 33-inch Wide Cut RWD Lawn Mower With Electric Start (Best Mower – Self-Propelled, Gas)

 

 

Description:

• Powered by 420cc OHV engine with easy electric start and 4 rear-wheel drive forward speeds
• Offers a wider 33-inch twin blade cutting deck and four forward speeds with the rear wheel drive system (with integrated deck wash)
• Designed with zero-turn maneuverability to “turn on a dime” to save time “
• 2-in-1 convertible to side discharge and mulch (bagger optional, sold separately)
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty

Pros:  Basically a professional riding mower packaged as a walk-behind mower, premium build quality, rear-wheel drive, 4 speeds, zero-turn capable, ultra wide 33″ cutting deck, twin mowing blades, side discharge and mulching, 3-year warranty

Cons:  Price – could buy a riding mower (see above) for a similar investment

#3 EGO Power+ 20-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Lawn Mower – 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Kit (Best Mower – Cordless)

 

 

Description:

• 45-minute cut time and quick 30-minute charge time
• Advanced Arc-Lithium 4.0 Ah 56V Battery and Rapid Charger
• Folds quickly and easily for compact, upright storage
• 20 in. cut capacity; Weather-resistant construction
• Includes: LM2000 mower, 4.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger

Pros:  Excellent value, powerful battery without the noise of gas engines, no oil/gas maintenance, excellent user reviews, eco-friendly

Cons:  May overheat, some battery issues

 

 

#4 GreenWorks 25022 12 Amp Corded 20-Inch Lawn Mower (Best Mower – Corded)

 

 

Description:

• 12 Amp Electric Motor delivers enough power to cut through the toughest grass
• Durable steel 20-Inch cutting deck gets the job done quicker and more efficiently
• 3-in-1 feature provides multiple options for grass clippings from rear bagging, side discharge and mulching capabilities for versatile needs
• 7 position height adjustment offers a range of cutting height from 1 1/2-Inch to 3 3/4-Inch for the perfect cut on all grass types
• Wide 10-Inch rear wheels and 7-Inch front wheels. Please lift the rear discharge cover to find the mulching plug. Weight:  56 lbs.

Pros:  Powerful electric motor, heavy duty steel deck (20 inch), side discharge & mulching, large, wide wheels, lightweight design, no oil/gas maintenance, eco-friendly, incredible user reviews (2800+ reviews)

Cons:  Some reported issues with durability, especially compared to gas-powered mowers

 

 

#5 WORX WG794 28-volt Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower (Best Robotic Mower)

 

 

Description:

• Fully programmed out of the box for easy set-up and use
• AIA technology allows Landroid to make intricate cuts and navigate narrow passages
• Landroid evenly mows inclines and declines up to 20-degrees
• Landroid uses shock sensor system to mow around obstacles
• Automatically returns to base in case of rain or for recharging battery, Cutting Height:1.6″” – 4″”, Cutting Height Positions:5, Max Cutting Surface:1/4 Acre

Pros:  Price, appearance, quiet operation, fully programmable, automatic base return, can handle yards up to 10750 square feet.

Cons:  May fully discharge battery and fail to return to base (requires manually charging battery), finicky rain sensor, limited incline capability

HONORABLE MENTION & OTHER TYPES OF MOWERS:

Best Mower – Manual Push:

#1 Fiskars 18 Inch StaySharp Max Reel Mower

 

 

Description:

• Eco-friendly lawn mowing enjoyable with an advanced reel mower that’s 60 percent easier to push than other reel mowers
• InertiaDrive reel is designed for all grass types, delivering twice the cutting power to glide through tough spots
• New reversible grass chute can be positioned to direct clippings forward, away from your feet, or backward and downward
• Inset wheels allow the blades to extend across the mower’s full 18 inch cut width and cut height can be easily adjusted from 1-4 inch
• Limited 3-year warranty

 

Best Mower – Multipurpose Utility + Trimmer/Edger: **HowtoGardenLawn.com Must Have**

#1 BLACK+DECKER MTE912 6.5-Amp Electric 3-in-1 Trimmer/Edger and Mower, 12″

 

 

Description:

• AFS automatic feed system ensures continual work without bumping or having to stop
• Gear Drive transmission prevents bogging down
• Easy conversion wheeled edging
• The 6.5-Amp motor provides MAXimum performance
• Does not come with an extension power cord

Best Mower – Hybrid Cordless-Corded Mower:

#1 Sun Joe iON16LM-HYB 40V 4.0 Ah Hybrid Cordless or Electric Lawn Mower, 16″

 

 

Description:

• Hybrid Technology – choose corded or cordless operation
• 40 V 4.0 Ah EcoSharp® rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 6.5-amp electric
• Rotor: 15 in. (38 cm) steel blade
• 6-position height adjustment: 1.18 in. – 3.15 in. (30 mm – 80 mm)
• ETL approved; Full 2-year warranty; Includes battery and charger

Best Dethatcher:

#1 GreenWorks 27022 10 Amp 14″ Corded Dethatcher

 

 

Description:

• Robust 10 Amp motor delivers comparable power to gas powered dethatcher without the hassle
• 14″ dethatching path gets your work done faster
• 3-position tine depth adjustment provides greater control by removing matted layers to promote continued lawn health
• Stainless steel tines stay sharp longer for reliable performance, also includes full set of replacement tines for a total of 36 tines.
• Ergonomic, padded grip and adjustable handle for user comfort

 

Phew!  We know that was a lot of information, but we hope you found HowtoGardenLawn.com’s best mower reviews and top 5 ranking helpful.  Whatever your needs, we hope we now have you ready to make a well-informed purchase.

Good luck keeping those lawn stripes straight and happy gardening!