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Walk Behind Lawn Mower Reviews

There are several different types of walk behind mowers. There are human powered reel-style mowers, gas powered mowers, electric mowers that use a power cord and electric mowers that use a battery. In addition, gas and electric walk behind mowers may either be pushed manually or self-propelled. So I have a lot of ground to cover in these walk behind mower reviews.

Walk behind mowers are the oldest type of mower and they survive to this day because they provide several very real advantages over riding mowers. If you’re here looking for a high quality walk behind mower I’m sure you’ll find one to your liking reviewed below.

Our Walk Behind Lawn Mower Reviews

Greenworks LMF403 40V 21″ Self-Propelled Cordless Mower Review

Greenworks 25142 16” Electric Mower Review

Worx WG779 Cordless Mower Review

Worx WG719 Electric Mower Review

Flymo Hover Vac 280 Review

Flymo XL500 Petrol Hover Mower Review

Snapper 1688022 HD 48V Self-Propelled Cordless Mower Review

Craftsman M105 Gas Mower Review

Yard Machines 132cc Push Mower Review

Earthwise 50520 Electric Push Mower Review

Goplus 14-Inch Electric Push Mower Review

Black + Decker BEMW472BH Review

American Lawn Mower 50514 Review

Greenworks 25072 Push Reel Mower Review

Honda HRX217K5VKA Gas Mower Review

Sun Joe MJ403E 17-Inch Electric Lawn Mower Review

Earthwise 1715-16EW Push Reel Mower Review

Greenworks 25322 16-Inch Cordless Mower Review

PowerSmart DB8621P Review

Great States 204-14 Hand Reel Mower Review

Greenworks MO13B00 Review

Greenworks Pro 80V Cordless Mower Review

Sun Joe MJ500M Mow Joe Review

American Lawn Mower 1204-14 Review

Greenworks 25012 Review

Bosch Rotak 34 R Review

Greenworks 25022 Review

Fiskars 6201 Review

Sun Joe MJ401E Review

Earthwise 50214 Review

Bosch AHM 38 G Review

Earthwise 60120 Review

Fiskars 6207 Review

Flymo Easi Glide 330VX Review

Scotts 2000-20 Review

Bosch Rotak 34 Review

Bosch Rotak 43 LI Ergoflex Review

Worx WG775 Lil Mo Review

Flymo Turbo 400 Review

Flymo Turbo Lite 330 Review

Flymo Speedi Mo Review

Flymo Rollermo Review

Worx WG708 Review

Husqvarna 7021P Review

Worx WG782 Review

Bosch Rotak 36 Review

Flymo Easimo Review

Bosch Rotak 40 Ergoflex Review

Bosch Rotak 34 Ergoflex Review

Flymo Chevron 32V Review

Worx WG789 Review

Worx WG712 Review

Toro 20360 Review

Toro 20330 Review

Qualcast Panther 30 Review

Lawn Boy 10642 Review

Lawn Boy 10641 Review

Lawn Boy 10640 Review

Husqvarna 7021R Review

Honda HRX217K2VKA Review

Honda HRX217K2HMA Review

Honda HRX217HXA Review

Flymo Venturer 32 Review

Flymo Pac A Mow Review

Flymo Micro Lite Review

Flymo Hover Compact 300 Review

Flymo Glider 330 Review

Flymo Glide Master 380 Review

Flymo Easi Glide 300 Review

Flymo Chevron 34VC Review

Bosch Rotak 32 Review

Black & Decker MM1800 Review

Black & Decker MM675 Review

Black & Decker MM575 Review

Black & Decker MM275 Review

Black & Decker LM175 Review

Black & Decker LM115 Review

Black & Decker CMM1200 Review

Black & Decker CM1936 Review

Black & Decker CM1836 Review

Black & Decker SPCM1936 Review

Husqvarna 6021P Review

Lawn Boy 10605 Review

Black & Decker MM875 Review

Should you opt for a walk behind mower or would another type be a better option? Only you can answer that question. To help, we're going to talk through the main pros and cons of walk behind mowers below.

Advantages of Walk Behind Mowers

1.

Affordability

I start with this because it’s the main reason people choose a walk behind mower over a riding mower. The price difference can be considerable so it definitely must be seen as an advantage. Just be aware that within the category of walk behind mowers you’ll find a pretty large price range, with reel-style mowers at the bottom end and electric self-propelled models at the high end.

2.

Maneuverability

Riding mowers are great on large flat lawns with few obstacles. But when it comes to smaller lots punctuated by trees, shrubs, flower beds, water features and more you’ll want the maneuverability of the walk behind mower. If there are a lot of features you’ll typically want a push mower since the self-propelled mower can be harder to pull backward should you need to. However, that self-propelled mower will come in mighty handy on hilly terrain.

3.

Ease of Storage

With a riding mower you need to have a dedicated space to put it that is both large and safe. Sometimes that means building a shed for the mower. Other times it means rearranging the garage. You won’t have to do either with a walk behind mower. They’re more compact with about the same footprint of a large trash can.

Cons of Walk Behind Mowers

1.

They Require More Effort

Even self-propelled mowers require that you walk behind them, steer them and pull them out of any tight spots they get into. All that takes effort. Push mowers require even more work on the part of the operator. With a riding mower all you have to do is turn the steering wheel and hit the brakes from time to time. Something to think about when browsing through our walk behind lawn mower reviews.

2.

They’re Slower

Compared to a good size lawn tractor, a walk behind mower will take considerably more time to mow the whole lawn. A self-propelled mower will cut into the time disparity a bit, but not much. So you need to decide whether or not you mind spending the extra time in the yard.

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