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SC300B 21" Self-Propelled Gas Mower
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โญ Best Gas Under $500
CUB CADET
SC300B 21" Self-Propelled Gas Mower
Powered by a 163cc Briggs & Stratton engine with front-wheel drive and a 21-inch deck. Three-in-one clip direction โ€” mulch, bag, or side discharge โ€” with 6 cutting height positions from 1.25 to 3.75 inches. Foldable handles make storage easy.
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Self-PropelledGas21-inch Deck3-in-1
$479$529
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XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER Riding Mower
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CUB CADET
XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER Riding Mower
547cc IntelliPOWER engine with hydrostatic transmission handles up to 1.5 acres effortlessly. 12-position cutting height and 13-gauge stamped steel deck built for durability. Backed by a class-leading 3-year/no-hour-limit warranty.
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Riding42-inch DeckHydrostaticLawn Tractor
$2,399$2,699
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80V 21" Brushless Push Mower
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GREENWORKS
80V 21" Brushless Push Mower
DigiPro brushless motor delivers power equivalent to a 160cc gas engine. Included 4.0Ah battery with 60-minute rapid charger provides up to 40 minutes of runtime. Single-lever 7-position height adjustment and a 4-year tool and battery warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.5 (3,182)
ElectricCordless80VBrushless21-inch Deck
$599$649
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60V 21" Self-Propelled Cordless Mower
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GREENWORKS
60V 21" Self-Propelled Cordless Mower
Dual-battery port technology automatically switches to the second battery when the first runs out โ€” over 1 hour of combined runtime. Push-button start, LED headlights, and single-lever height adjustment from 1.38 to 4 inches.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†4.4 (2,541)
ElectricCordlessSelf-Propelled60VDual Battery
$499$549
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HRN216VKA 21" Smart Drive Self-Propelled
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HONDA
HRN216VKA 21" Smart Drive Self-Propelled
GCV170 engine with Auto Choke for easy no-prime starting. Smart Drive variable-speed transmission automatically matches your walking pace (0โ€“4 mph). MicroCut twin blades produce ultra-fine clippings for superior mulching.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.6 (4,127)
Self-PropelledGas21-inch DeckVariable Speed3-in-1
$519$569
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HRX217VKA 21" Select Drive Self-Propelled
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HONDA
HRX217VKA 21" Select Drive Self-Propelled
Honda's premium mower with a GCV200 engine and NeXite deck (rust-proof, dent-proof). The 4-in-1 Versamow System handles mulch, bag, discharge, and leaf shredding without attachments. Includes a 5-year residential warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.7 (5,893)
Self-PropelledGas21-inch Deck4-in-1NeXite DeckPremium
$879$949
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LC221RH 21" Rear-Wheel Drive Self-Propelled
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HUSQVARNA
LC221RH 21" Rear-Wheel Drive Self-Propelled
Powered by a Honda GCV160 OHC engine for reliable, easy starting. Rear-wheel drive and large rear wheels provide excellent traction on slopes and uneven terrain. 9 cutting height positions from 1 to 3.75 inches.
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Self-PropelledGas21-inch DeckRear Wheel Drive3-in-1
$399$449
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YTH18542 42" Riding Lawn Mower
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HUSQVARNA
YTH18542 42" Riding Lawn Mower
18.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek engine with pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission for smooth, stepless control. Tight 16-inch turning radius navigates around obstacles easily. Reverse operating system lets you mow in reverse with a simple switch.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†4.3 (2,876)
RidingGas42-inch Deck18.5 HPHydrostatic
$2,099$2,299
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S130 42" Lawn Tractor
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JOHN DEERE
S130 42" Lawn Tractor
22 HP V-twin engine with a hydrostatic foot-pedal transmission for intuitive speed and direction control. Easy Change 30-second oil change system and cruise control. Built in Greeneville, Tennessee with a 2-year/120-hour warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.5 (3,841)
RidingGas42-inch Deck22 HPV-TwinHydrostatic
$2,399$2,699
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X350 48" Select Series Lawn Tractor
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JOHN DEERE
X350 48" Select Series Lawn Tractor
21.5 HP iTorque V-twin engine with a 48-inch Accel Deep deck engineered for superior mulching and bagging. Twin Touch foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission for effortless control. Compatible with MulchControl one-touch kit; 4-year/300-hour warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.7 (2,193)
RidingGas48-inch Deck21.5 HPV-TwinPremium
$4,599$4,999
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POWER+ LM2135SP 21" Select Cut Self-Propelled
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EGO
POWER+ LM2135SP 21" Select Cut Self-Propelled
56V brushless motor with interchangeable Select Cut blade system โ€” swap between Mulching, High Lift Bagging, and Extended Runtime blades. Palm-activated Touch Drive self-propel with scroll-dial speed (0.9โ€“3.1 mph). Up to 60 minutes on the included 7.5Ah battery.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.7 (6,821)
ElectricCordlessSelf-Propelled56V21-inch DeckSelect Cut
$649$699
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POWER+ LM2101 21" Push Cordless Mower
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EGO
POWER+ LM2101 21" Push Cordless Mower
56V lithium-ion push mower with 3-in-1 capability (mulch, bag, side discharge). Included 5.0Ah battery provides up to 45 minutes of runtime. Push-button start, weather-resistant construction, and foldable handles for compact storage.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.5 (4,392)
ElectricCordlessPush Mower56V21-inch DeckUnder $500
$399$449
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40V HP Brushless 20" Push Lawn Mower
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๐Ÿท๏ธ Best Budget Electric
RYOBI
40V HP Brushless 20" Push Lawn Mower
40V HP brushless motor outperforms a 150cc gas mower. Included 6.0Ah battery delivers up to 45 minutes of runtime โ€” ideal for lawns up to half an acre. Push-button start, single-lever height adjustment, and vertical storage capability.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†4.3 (3,674)
ElectricCordlessPush Mower40V20-inch DeckUnder $500
$299$349
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40V HP Brushless 20" Self-Propelled Mower
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RYOBI
40V HP Brushless 20" Self-Propelled Mower
40V HP brushless self-propelled mower with rear-wheel drive for easy handling on varied terrain. A single 6.0Ah battery powers through half an acre per charge. 3-in-1 mulching, bagging, and side discharge in a lightweight, easy-to-store design.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†4.2 (5,218)
ElectricCordlessSelf-Propelled40V20-inch DeckUnder $500
$399$449
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Recycler 22" Personal Pace SmartStow
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TORO
Recycler 22" Personal Pace SmartStow
Personal Pace Auto-Drive automatically matches your walking speed for effortless mowing. SmartStow technology lets you fold and store vertically, saving 70% garage space. 150cc Briggs & Stratton EXI engine with no oil changes ever and a 3-year guaranteed-to-start warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.6 (7,342)
Self-PropelledGas22-inch DeckPersonal PaceSmartStow
$519$569
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TimeMaster 30" Personal Pace Gas Mower
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โšก Cuts 40% Faster
TORO
TimeMaster 30" Personal Pace Gas Mower
30-inch wide-area deck cuts up to 40% faster than a standard 21-inch mower. 223cc Briggs & Stratton OHV engine with Personal Pace self-propulsion and cast aluminum deck. Spin-Stop lets you walk away without shutting off the engine; 3-year guaranteed-to-start warranty.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.5 (2,847)
Self-PropelledGas30-inch DeckWide AreaPersonal Pace
$999$1,099
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