The top performers in CR's unparalleled field tests come from Cub Cadet, Ego, Greenworks, Honda, Kobalt, Ryobi, Toro, and Troy-Bilt More than 90 walk-behind mowers were put through their paces in CR's ...

If you’re someone who needs to upkeep a lawn, walk-behind mowers are a vital type of equipment. They are available in many designs, dimensions, and choices. These mowers are ideal for smaller to ...

Editor’s Note — January, 2026: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. Previously out of stock, our pick for best overall self-popelled mower ...

To test lawn mower and tractors, our testers and engineers travel every winter to specially prepared grounds in Florida, where we plant 1,800 pounds of grass seed (predominantly annual rye, prized for ...

Editor’s Note — January, 2026: In preparation for the spring and the start of mowing season, we’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We ...

Every year Consumer Reports tests a new batch of gas and electric walk-behind mowers at its test lawn in Fort Myers, Fla. This year we bagged more than 5,000 pounds of grass clippings as part of that ...