Lawn Mowers At Walmart (2024)

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Kubota is the only brand to earn top scores across the board in Consumer Reports' new riding-mower predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings for 2024. The brand receives stellar marks in those key attributes for both its gas lawn tractors and zero-turn-radius mowers in CR's survey-based ratings.

Above $400 you could be paying for gimmicks, but under $200 and you're missing out on mowers that mow right to the edge of a lawn, or mowers with mulching plugs. All in all, the experts recommend spending around $200 for a good mower.

The average residential mower is used for 1-2 hours per mow with 35 cuts per year. Based on that usage, a lower-quality line of residential mowers is expected to last 450-500 hours, while a John Deere residential lawn mower will last around 1,000-1,500 hours.

New Models are Hitting Showrooms — One of the reasons that March and April are the best months to buy a riding mower is that you can shop the new models. This is the most popular time of year for manufacturers to release their latest and greatest.

Gas lawn mowers are generally considered to be more powerful than electric mowers, and they can usually cover a larger area in a shorter amount of time. However, gas lawn mowers also require more maintenance than electric ones, and they can be louder and produce more emissions.

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In addition to the extra features available on more expensive mowers, high-end mowers have better-quality components. You'll find easy-rolling ball bearing wheels, long-lasting composite or aluminum decks, and top-quality engines. And most high-end mowers include a longer warranty, too.

The quietest gas-powered mower we tested was an Ariens Model 911097 with a Honda engine. Honda claims they make the quietest lawn mower engine and that appears to be the case. Other gas-powered mowers that were quieter than most include the Honda HRX217HX, many Craftsman mowers (see table) and a Lawn-Boy 10684.

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If you have a flat yard, a front-wheel drive self-propelled mower may be a good choice due to its simple mechanics and lower cost. For yards with slopes or hills, a rear-wheel drive mower is more suitable as it provides more power.

The cost of a new lawn mower ranges from $160 to $3,000. Lawn mower tune-ups and repair costs, on the other hand, go anywhere from $10 to $250. In other words, your model will play a large role in whether it's worth hanging on to an old clunker.

However, if you have a larger yard or if your yard is in a wet or low spot, you'll want to clean at least four times a season. Plus, if you ever mow when your grass is wet or if you mow very long grass, you may want to wash your deck each time you use your mower. Ultimately, use your best judgment and be flexible.

Still, if the mower is left on the charger for an extended period, it can cause the battery to overcharge, leading to damage. Also, leaving the mower on the charger while not in use can increase the fire risk. It is generally recommended to unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when the mower is not in use.

Recommended Stand-On Mowers: The Scag V-Ride II, Gravely Z-Stance, and Toro GrandStand are all great options with a variety of cutting widths (even some smaller models that fit through most gates) and reasonable price points.

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*STIHL gas-powered zero-turn mowers are made in America of U.S. and global materials.

"The decision to end lawn mower production is driven by market forces such as stricter environmental regulations, shifting customer preferences, and our focus on growing profitable products in our portfolio," read Honda's statement. Notably, though, it's not a complete end to gasoline-powered Honda tools, though.