
Best Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
Best-Selling & Top-Rated Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Every lawn is different, and so is everyone's mowing preference. Walk-behind mowers offer a solution for each, from reel mowers, to wide area walk mowers. But it can be hard to choose! That's why we put together the Best Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers of 2022 based on our best-selling, highest-rated models with expert recommendations to ensure you get the perfect type for your needs.
If you're not sure what kind of walk-behind mower you need, check out our Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Buyer’s Guide to get started and come back to the list for an expert recommendation. You can also peruse our other lists of Best Lawn Mowers.
Happy mowing!
Best Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers List
You can scroll through the full recommended list of self-propelled electric and gas walk-behind lawn mowers below, or simply click on the one you want to see right away. For those who prefer a workout, we also included our recommendations for the best push mowers!
Best Gas Self-Propelled Mower
- Longer engine life, powerful and easy to start
- Use the speed adjust dial to set desired speed range
- Let's you control your speed while you mow
- High impact resistant material does not dent, rust, or corrode
- Mulch, bag, rear discharge or shred w/ no parts to lose
- Maximizes the flow of grass clippings & minimizes clogging
- Four cutting surfaces to cut grass into tiny pieces
- Mow up to 50% farther between "empties" when using rear bagger
Best Cordless Self-Propelled Mower
- Reduces vibration, extends tool life and provides a longer run time
- Get up and mowing with an easy push-button start
- Contains two interchangeable lower blades that allow you to customize your cut
- An extended runtime blade increases the quality of the cut and runtime
- The high lift bagging blade provides additional suction for bagging
- The standard mulching blade (comes with unit) works with either lower blade
- Rear-discharge, bag, or mulch for a healthier, greener lawn
- 7-position cutting height adjustments (1.5" - 4")
- Easy-access 2 bushel grass collection bag
- Swiftly activate the self propel function with the touch of your palm
- Take control of your speed with a scroll of the dial
- Speed ranges from .9 - 3.1 MPH
- 75 minutes of run time on a single charge
- The battery fully charges in 60 minutes with an EGO POWER+ turbo charger
- ARC Lithium™ batteries are compatible with all EGO POWER+ tools and chargers
Best Cordless Push Mower
- Runs cooler and more efficiently for longer life
- Meets your gas-powered demands without the gas
- Delivers up to 3,300 RPM for faster cutting
- Fastest charge times in their category; 40 minutes
- Can cut over 1/3 acre in 43 minutes or less with four 18V LXT® batteries
- Includes four batteries with a dual port rapid charger
- LED battery indicators display charge levels
- Rear-discharge, bag, or mulch for a healthier, greener lawn
- Single hand-lever operated height-of-cut adjustment (0.81" - 3")
- Large 1.7-bushel bagger for fewer trips to the dump pile
- Exchanges real time data between battery and mower
- Protects against overheating, over-discharging, and overloading
- Protective internal seal repels dust and water from key components
- Designed for use in some of the harshest climates
Best Reel Mower
- No gas, oil, fumes or noise
- Ideal for St. Augustine, zoysia, Buffalo grass and Kentucky bluegrass
- Also cuts bent and bermuda type grasses
- 16-inch cutting width
- Heat treated alloy steel blades and cutter bar
- Unbreakable steel side plate
- Cutting height options from 1/2" to 2-1/2"
- Adjustable 7-section roller
- Easily roll and turn in tall or thick grass
- 2-3/4" molded hub caps
Best Walk-Behind Rough Cut Mower
- OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
- Cuts brush up to 6 feet tall; saplings up to 2 inches in diameter
- 3 forward speeds plus powered reverse
- No linkages to snag on brush
- Delivers excellent stability in deep vegetation
- Ideal for clearing meadows, fields or trails of dense brush and weeds
- Reinforced on four sides to tackle any brush job
- Higher tip speed for improved speed and cut quality
- Combines transmission and differential into one sealed package
- Cuts just under an acre of brush per hour
- Feather in forward & reverse directly from the handles - no shifting
- Cut down brush, berries, bramble, vines, tall grass - even small trees
- Angled rear discharge deck eliminates packing and wind rows
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