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Best lawn mowers of December 2023: ranking and price comparison

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	Scag Turf Tiger Propane Powered 521	Scag Cheetah 612	John Deere X3243	John Deere X5344	John Deere X7585	Craftsman Kohler Powered 54 22HP6	Scag Tiger Cat 487	Husqvarna YTH18K468	John Deere X7399	Husqvarna LTH2142DR10

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	Scag Turf Tiger Propane Powered 52	Scag Cheetah 61	John Deere X324	John Deere X534	John Deere X758	Craftsman Kohler Powered 54 22HP	Scag Tiger Cat 48	Husqvarna YTH18K46	John Deere X739	Husqvarna LTH2142DR
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General info
CordlessCordless tools/machines are suited to a variety of different situations, as you are not limited to only working in places with power sources nearby.
CordlessCordless tools/machines are suited to a variety of different situations, as you are not limited to only working in places with power sources nearby.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Self-propelledA self-propelled lawn mower requires less effort from the user, as you don’t have to manually push it forward.
Self-propelledA self-propelled lawn mower requires less effort from the user, as you don’t have to manually push it forward.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel tank capacityA larger fuel tank is an advantage because you have to stop to refill less often.
Fuel tank capacityA larger fuel tank is an advantage because you have to stop to refill less often.	29.9l	57l	12.5l	16.7l	19.7l	11.3l	26l	N.A.	19.7l	5.7l
Cylinder mowerA cylinder mower works by cuttings with several blades that rotate on a horizontal axis. It is an ideal choice for getting a very close, high quality cut.
Cylinder mowerA cylinder mower works by cuttings with several blades that rotate on a horizontal axis. It is an ideal choice for getting a very close, high quality cut.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
Rotary mowerA rotary mower cuts the grass with a blade or disc that rotates on a vertical axis. They have the benefit of requiring little maintenance, and are often cheaper and more lightweight than, for example, a cylinder lawn mower.
Rotary mowerA rotary mower cuts the grass with a blade or disc that rotates on a vertical axis. They have the benefit of requiring little maintenance, and are often cheaper and more lightweight than, for example, a cylinder lawn mower.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
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Cut quality
Maximum cutting heightA higher cutting height is needed when your lawn doesn’t have optimum conditions, for example when there is extreme heat or cold, as a longer leaf allows it to stay healthy.
Maximum cutting heightA higher cutting height is needed when your lawn doesn’t have optimum conditions, for example when there is extreme heat or cold, as a longer leaf allows it to stay healthy.	152mm	127mm	102mm	102mm	133mm	102mm	127mm	101mm	133mm	102mm
Blade brakeWith a blade brake you can stop the rotation of the blades without cutting off the engine. This is useful if you need to clear debris from the lawn mower, or travel across a gravel area.
Blade brakeWith a blade brake you can stop the rotation of the blades without cutting off the engine. This is useful if you need to clear debris from the lawn mower, or travel across a gravel area.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔
Mulching featureWith a mulching feature the grass cuttings are further cut into finely chopped grass which is then expelled onto the lawn, fertilising it and making it more drought resistant. This also means you do not have to empty a grass bag/box.
Mulching featureWith a mulching feature the grass cuttings are further cut into finely chopped grass which is then expelled onto the lawn, fertilising it and making it more drought resistant. This also means you do not have to empty a grass bag/box.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Number of cutting height settingsA higher number of cutting height settings give you more versatility to choose the optimum length for your lawn, based on prevailing conditions.
Number of cutting height settingsA higher number of cutting height settings give you more versatility to choose the optimum length for your lawn, based on prevailing conditions.	21	N.A.	13	13	N.A.	6	N.A.	6	N.A.	6
Turn radiusThe turn radius indicates the smallest circular turn that can be made. With a smaller turn radius, it is easier to perform a U-turn in one attempt instead of having to reverse back and forth to turn around.
Turn radiusThe turn radius indicates the smallest circular turn that can be made. With a smaller turn radius, it is easier to perform a U-turn in one attempt instead of having to reverse back and forth to turn around.	0cm	0cm	38.1cm	68.6cm	64cm	N.A.	N.A.	40.6cm	53cm	20.3cm
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Performance
Engine sizeThis measurement is the total volume of all the engine's cylinders, also known as the engine displacement. This is one of many aspects of an engine that determine its horsepower, but generally speaking a greater size indicates more power.
Engine sizeThis measurement is the total volume of all the engine's cylinders, also known as the engine displacement. This is one of many aspects of an engine that determine its horsepower, but generally speaking a greater size indicates more power.	0.72l	N.A.	0.72l	0.72l	1l	0.72l	N.A.	N.A.	0.7l	0.54l
Self propelled speed (max)The maximum self-propelled speed of the lawn mower. A faster speed allows you to cut your lawn in less time, as it is quicker to make each pass.
Self propelled speed (max)The maximum self-propelled speed of the lawn mower. A faster speed allows you to cut your lawn in less time, as it is quicker to make each pass.	16.8km/h	16km/h	9.5km/h	11.6km/h	13.7km/h	9.6km/h	16km/h	8.3km/h	13.7km/h	8.4km/h
HorsepowerHorsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.
HorsepowerHorsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.	23.5hp	36hp	22hp	24hp	24hp	24hp	27hp	18hp	25.5hp	21hp
WattageA tool/machine with a higher wattage produces more power.
WattageA tool/machine with a higher wattage produces more power.	17500W	N.A.	16400W	17900W	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	12200W
Overhead valve (OHV) engineAn overhead valve (OHV) engine is usually found in high-end models, and provides more power and fuel economy than a side valve design.
Overhead valve (OHV) engineAn overhead valve (OHV) engine is usually found in high-end models, and provides more power and fuel economy than a side valve design.	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔
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Features
Variable speedA lawn mower with variable speed is beneficial because you may wish to slow down or speed up based on the area you are mowing, for example going slower when making tight turns around a tree.
Variable speedA lawn mower with variable speed is beneficial because you may wish to slow down or speed up based on the area you are mowing, for example going slower when making tight turns around a tree.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Easy height-adjustmentYou can adjust the height of all four wheels at once, as opposed to some lawn mowers where you have to adjust each wheel separately. This makes it quicker and simpler to adjust the height of the lawn mower.
Easy height-adjustmentYou can adjust the height of all four wheels at once, as opposed to some lawn mowers where you have to adjust each wheel separately. This makes it quicker and simpler to adjust the height of the lawn mower.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔
Easy pivotingThe lawn mower has a lever which allows you to easily raise the front wheels, making it easier to pivot and manoeuvre.
Easy pivotingThe lawn mower has a lever which allows you to easily raise the front wheels, making it easier to pivot and manoeuvre.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✖
HeadlightsWith headlights you can mow your lawn in low-light conditions.
HeadlightsWith headlights you can mow your lawn in low-light conditions.	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔
Electric starterSometimes it can be hard to start gas-powered lawn mowers, but with an electric starter you can be guaranteed of it starting first time.
Electric starterSometimes it can be hard to start gas-powered lawn mowers, but with an electric starter you can be guaranteed of it starting first time.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
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