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Green Ratings    Lawn mowers

Listed in order of overall score, which is based mainly on cutting performance, handling, and ease of use. You can sort the ratings chart by any column.

Ratings last updated: April 2009
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CR Best Buy indicates an exceptional value
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Push mowers - Gas-powered push models
Lawn-Boy 10640
$260 67 Yes
Cub Cadet 11A-18MC
$260 66 Yes
Bolens 11A-414A
$180 63 Yes
Poulan Pro 961340008
$185 63 Yes
Craftsman 38905
$220 59 Yes
Craftsman 38820
$200 59 Yes
Craftsman 38901
$200 59 Yes
Troy-Bilt 11A-542Q
$250 59 Yes
Ariens 961360006
$200 56 Yes
Yard Machines 11A-54MY
$200 56 Yes
Brute BT2265HW
$224 53 Yes
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Push mowers - Corded electric push models
Black & Decker MM875 A CR Best Buy
$240 63 Yes
Earthwise 50120
$270 40 Yes
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Push mowers - Cordless electric push models
Black & Decker CMM1200 A CR Best Buy
$400 63 Yes
Craftsman 37048
$400 62 Yes
Worx WG 780
$430 47 Yes
Neuton CE6.3
$500 45 Yes
Earthwise 60120
$400 42 Yes
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Self-propelled mowers
Honda HRX2172HXA
$800 85 Yes
Toro Recycler 20333 A CR Best Buy
$420 81 Yes
Honda HRX2172VKA
$700 80 Yes
Honda HRR216K3VXA
$580 80 Yes
Toro Recycler 20332 A CR Best Buy
$390 79 Yes
Craftsman 37659
$360 72 Yes
Craftsman 37104
$400 72 Yes
Honda HRR216K3TDA
Honda HRR216K5VKA $480
$440 71 Yes
Toro Recycler 20330 A CR Best Buy
$320 71 Yes
Craftsman 37435 A CR Best Buy
$300 70 Yes
Craftsman 37654
$350 70 Yes
John Deere JS35
$500 65 Yes
John Deere JS25
$400 63 Yes
Snapper SPVH21675
$380 63 Yes
Cub Cadet 12A18MC
$270 63 Yes
Craftsman 37077
$340 63 Yes
Craftsman 37639
$290 63 Yes
Lawn-Boy 10641
$290 63 Yes
Snapper SPV21675E
$400 62 Yes
Craftsman 37624
$300 61 Yes
Snapper SPV22675HW
$310 61 Yes
Craftsman Professional 88921
$500 61 Yes
Cub Cadet 12AE18M
$290 60 Yes
Husqvarna 5521CHV
$450 58 Yes
Craftsman 37648
$320 58 Yes
Troy-Bilt 12AE189D
$340 57 Yes
John Deere JS45
$530 57 Yes
Troy-Bilt 12AI839F
$360 55 Yes
Craftsman 88933
Craftsman 88733 $1200
$1200 55 Yes
Brute BTPV22675E
$300 55 Yes
Brute BTP22675HW
$270 51 Yes
Ariens BR21SP/911152
$500 50 Yes
Snapper RP2167519BDV
$490 48 Yes
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Lawn tractors - Automatic-drive models
John Deere X304
$3600 84 N/A
Craftsman 28933
$3000 82 N/A
John Deere X300
$3000 81 N/A
John Deere LA115 A CR Best Buy
John Deere LA125 $1900
John Deere LA135 $2000
$1750 80 N/A
Craftsman 28828
Craftsman 28928 $1700
$1700 79 N/A
Cub Cadet LTX1040 13RX90AR A CR Best Buy
Cub Cadet LTX1046 13VR91AT $1500
$1500 79 N/A
Husqvarna LS 2346XLS
Husqvarna 2146XLS $2900
$2900 79 N/A
Craftsman 28724 A CR Best Buy
Craftsman 28924 $1500
$1500 78 N/A
Snapper LT130
$2700 76 N/A
Craftsman 28934
$1600 73 N/A
Craftsman 27690
Craftsman 28990 $2000
$2000 73 N/A
Snapper LT125
$1800 73 N/A
Husqvarna YTH2348
$1800 72 N/A
Ariens A20K46YT
$1500 71 N/A
John Deere LA145
John Deere LA155 $2350
John Deere LA165 $2500
$2100 70 N/A
Craftsman 28033
$1600 70 N/A
Craftsman 28910
$1300 69 N/A
Cub Cadet LT1050 13RQ11CP
Cub Cadet LT1050 13AP91AP $2000
Cub Cadet LT1050 13VA91AP $2000
$2000 67 N/A
Cub Cadet LTX1045 13RX91AT
Cub Cadet LTX1045 13AP91AT $1700
$1700 66 N/A
Craftsman 28947
$2700 65 N/A
Ariens A18KG42
$1100 55 N/A
Craftsman 28903
$1000 53 N/A
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Lawn tractors - Zero-turn-radius models
Toro TimeCutter ZX440
$4200 75 N/A
Toro Z4200
$2600 75 N/A
John Deere Z225
$3000 73 N/A
Snapper 150Z
$2600 72 N/A
Toro Z5000
Toro Z5030 $2800
$2800 70 N/A
Cub Cadet RZT 50 17A12ACP
$3000 66 N/A
Ariens 915131
$2000 65 N/A
Husqvarna Z4828
$3000 64 N/A
Troy-Bilt Colt 17AE2ACG
Troy-Bilt Colt 17BE2ACG $2400
$2400 56 N/A
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