Gas mowers
Which 22-inch self-propelled gas mower should you buy?
Both mowers cut a 22-inch path and offer 3-in-1 clipping. The real choice is the drive: rear-wheel and single speed against front-wheel with a speed lever.
| Compared on | 22 in 170cc Self-Propelled Mower | YG2860 22 in 201cc Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Price at our reading | $382 | $360 |
| Engine | 170cc OHV | 201cc |
| Drive | Rear-wheel, one speed | Front-wheel, 6-speed CVT |
| Cutting height | 1.25 to 4 in | Not published |
| Bag | 19 gal included | Volume not published |
| Deck wash port | Not listed | Yes |
| Weight | 72.8 lb | 95.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year residential |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
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Prefer the SENIX for slopes and bagging. Rear drive holds grip as the bag fills, and it weighs 23 pounds less.
Prefer the YARDMAX on flatter ground. It is the only one that lets you set the pace, with a larger engine for less money.
The SENIX, on layout. Rear-wheel drive keeps traction with a full bag.
If you walk at a different pace from a fixed drive, yes. Nothing else on the shelf offers it.
Yes. Both are 3-in-1 mowers.
170cc OHV gas · 22 in cut · rear-wheel drive, one speed · 1.25 to 4 in, 6 positions · 3-in-1 · 19-gal bag · 72.8 lb
A 22-inch deck, the widest width on this shelf, with single-speed rear-wheel drive, a 19-gallon bag and a height range up to 4 inches.
Best for: A medium yard with a mild slope and a wish to bag or mulch.
≈ $382
201cc gas · 22 in cut · front-wheel drive · 6-speed CVT · 3-in-1 · deck wash port · 95.7 lb · 2-year residential warranty
The only variable-speed mower on this shelf: a 6-speed CVT lever on a 22-inch high-wheel deck with a wash port, at 95.7 lb and about $360.
Best for: A flat to gently rolling yard where the owner wants to set the pace.
≈ $360
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