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Best and Worst Lawn Mower Brands of 2025
Next, Consumer Reports provides three types of information that can help members pick the best lawn mower for their situation. Model performance: We capture the performance of individual models in our lawn mower ratings. If you see a mower that you’re interested in, you can look it up in our ratings to see how well it performs core functions, like…
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Gas vs. Electric Lawn Mower: Which Is Better?
Environmental and noise concerns: Many communities—plus the state of California—are effectively banning gas outdoor power tools to curb the air and noise pollution they generate. If you live in one of those communities, the decision to go electric has been made for you. If you’re simply sick of your gas mower’s smell and din—or your mowing noise disturbs nearby neighbors—an…
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Most Reliable Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Brands
Consumer Reports’ exclusive survey-based reliability ratings show that several walk-behind lawn mower brands are trustworthy. But a few, like that canine output, kinda stink. To help consumers avoid the clunkers, Consumer Reports’ experts surveyed tens of thousands of CR members to find out which mower brands had the most problems, and what those problems were. “Data from our member surveys…
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Most Reliable Gas Riding Mower Brands of 2025
These latest findings come from CR’s exclusive member surveys fielded in the fall of 2022, 2023, and 2024, which leveraged data on 12,222 gas-powered riding mowers that members purchased new between 2014 and 2024. Below is a breakdown of the winners and losers across the three gas riding mower categories we test: lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, and rear-engine riders. CR’s…
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How to Replace a Lawn Mower Blade
5. Fasten the Bolts to Secure the Blade Once you’re ready to tighten the bolt, put the work gloves back on. Reinsert the wooden block—on the opposite side of the mower deck this time—and tighten the bolt using a combination wrench. Some manufacturers recommend using a torque wrench for this task because overtightening a bolt could cause it to crack,…
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Segway Navimow i110 robot lawn mower review: Perfectly trimmed grass without lifting a finger
Location System: Vision-enhanced RTK with camera sensorSize: 21.5 × 15.2 × 11.2 inchesWeight: 24 poundsSmart home compatibility: Alexa, Navimow appObstacle avoidance: VisionFenceAssistant mapping: YesNoise level: 58dBWater-proof: IP66Cutting Height Adjustment: Manual dialCutting height: 2-3.6 inches (US)Systematic mowing pattern: YesAutomatic recharge: YesMax. climbing slope: 30%Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G(optional)Mowing time: 120mins with 5.1 Ah battery I had a lot more time to enjoy…
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Get Your Lawn Mower or Tractor Ready for Mowing Season
“Running it for a minute or two is unlikely to cause damage,” says Mike Visconti, who heads CR’s home improvement testing team. “It could lead to problems, though, if you use it to cut for more than a few minutes.” With other models, you’ll need to change the engine oil entirely. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on replacing oil. Typically, you can…
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The Mammotion Yuka 1500 Robot Mower Is $400 Off for Black Friday
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Mammotion Yuka 1500 was the best new robot lawnmower I tested this year. It has exceptional RTK positioning, the ultra rugged wheels are unbothered by uneven terrain, and it has multi-zone management so you can share your mower with…
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The Navimow i110N robot lawn mower might just replace your landscapers
My uncle recently found himself in a bit of a pickle with a knee surgery keeping him from mowing the lawn and his son back at school unable to help. As a former landscaper, he couldn’t stomach the thought of paying $60 per week for a local crew to cut his yard. They’ve proven time and time again to rush…
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