I would like to know which is a good gas lawn mower for a medium sized lawn.?

Answer 1

Any 21" mower will handle small to medium sized yards. The brand I prefer is Cub Cadet, but depending on where you live, then your choices might be different. I would stay away from any Honda product, as the cost is extreme and the parts are proprietary.

The reason I say 21" is that rarely a 22" is available, and these are the biggest sizes before entering a commercial - tractor market. If you are interested in this option, then you can pick up a zero turn rider for about $3,000 or a good tractor style riding mower for about $1,200 . Add $300.00 for a bagging attachment if desired.

A good 21 - 22 inch push mower should run about $200.00
A good 21 - 22 inch self propelled mower runs about $350.00 and up.

Answer 2

I've had Lawn Boy, Craftsman and Honda. Consumer Reports likes the Hondas and so do I. Here's why. (1) They're reliable. I have had zero trouble starting my Honda Harmony II in the spring. (2) The options are great. In particular, look for the "Quadra Cut" option on the blades. You get a very unique blade design that works much better when mulching. I never rake leaves in the fall. This blade reduced just about anything to confetti. (3) Design is tight and smart. The rear bagger fits better than any other design I've seen. (4) Gas "mileage" is much better. The engine uses half the gas my 1999 Craftsman used. In the end, this will cost a bit more, but you'll save money in the long run. Now, I know you didn't ask, but I might note that I also have a traditional reel mower that I use whenever possible. I find that it's easier to use than a gas mower in the summer. I keep the gas mower for spring cutting when the grass is still tender and tough, or the fall when I'm mulching leaves. But during summer months, I prefer the reel mower since I don't have to gas it up, start it, and I can start/stop at will. It's light weight, and it actually CUTS the grass, like scissors. So don't rule those things out. They're not the monsters that some folks think they are.

Answer 3

The 2007 Consumer Reports Buying Guide rates gas lawn mowers in this order (with list prices): Best were two Honda models, HRX217HXA ($700) and HRR2163VXA ($580). These were followed closely by Toro 20055 ($520), John Deere Jx75 ($900), Lawn-Boy 10697 ($550), Toro 20070 ($400), Lawn-Boy 10685 ($380), and Lawn-Boy 10695 ($460). Another Honda (HRR2163TDA, $480) and a Lawn-Boy (10684, $340) followed several points behind. These are all self-propelled mowers.

For gas-powered push models, the only one that had a very good score was the Lawn-Boy 10683 ($320), although a Yard-Man (11A-4390) ($200) had a score just bordering on the Very Good catagory, and was the only mower rated as a Best Buy.

Answer 4

confusing to tell you, maximum using mowers (interior the variety even) have fairly some sizes of gas tanks, from a million to 2 gallons up front, or super 5 gallons out back... Push mowers besides, from a pint to a a million/2 a gallon.

Answer 5

Before selecting a lawnmower it is very important to know what kind of grass you have. Different lawnmowers cut grass grass differently. Rotary lawnmowers are ideal for blade grasses like fescues. Reel lawnmowers are ideal for cutting bermuda , bent, and st augistine grass. Using a rotary mower on these types of grasses cuases uneven cutting. Using a reel mower on fesuces usualy reslults in scalping ( cutting too short. Bermuda, bend and st augistine grasses need to be maintained short.

Answer 6

get a John Deere, you'll never have to buy another one, they last a lifetime. had mine since 1989, and iruns as good as the day i got it.