Engine, deck width and which wheels drive · review
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.
Every other self-propelled mower here has a single speed. YARDMAX fits a continuously variable transmission with a 6-position lever, which is the feature to buy this mower for.
A cleanout port lets you flush the deck, the automatic choke does away with priming, and the rubber tires have a spiked tread. The listing calls the mower high-wheel but does not give the wheel sizes.
It is the heaviest mower here at 95.7 pounds, and front-wheel drive is the wrong layout for steep bagging. The cutting height range is not on the listing we read.
Stop the engine and let the blade come to a complete stop before you clear the chute or reach under the deck. Fuel and oil handling is covered in the maker’s manual, and that manual outranks this page.
Same section, nearest cost — what else that money buys.
| Engine | 201cc with automatic choke |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 22 in |
| Drive | Front-wheel, 6-speed CVT |
| Clipping options | 3-in-1 |
| Deck | Stamped steel with cleanout port, single-lever height |
| Tires | Rubber with spiked tread |
| Weight | 95.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2-year residential, stated |
| Amazon reference | B0B136YJZM |
YARDMAX says a 6-speed shift lever adjusts the mower’s pace to your walking speed. The other self-propelled mowers here run at one speed.
A full bag loads the rear of the mower and takes weight off front drive wheels, so traction falls uphill. Mulching on slopes reduces that effect. Rear-drive SENIX and PowerSmart mowers are the alternatives here.
7.3/ 10
The best-equipped mower here, and the speed lever is worth paying for. On steep ground, prefer rear-wheel drive.
A flat to gently rolling yard where the owner wants to set the pace.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
201cc OHV gas · 21 in cut · self-propelled, fixed speed · 1.2 to 3.75 in, 8 positions · 3-in-1 · 89.2 lb
The BILT HARD 201cc deck with a fixed-speed drive added. At $330 it is the cheapest self-propelled mower here, and at 89.2 lb one of the heaviest.
Best for: A buyer who wants the most engine for the least money and walks at a steady pace.
≈ $330
201cc OHV gas · 21 in cut · push · 1.2 to 3.75 in · 3-in-1 · 9.0 ft-lb torque · 81.9 lb
The biggest engine among the push mowers here: 201cc and a stated 9.0 ft-lb of torque, on a 3-in-1 deck that weighs a heavy 81.9 lb without drive.
Best for: A flat lawn that gets tall between mowings, where torque matters more than weight.
≈ $300
144cc OHV gas · 18 in cut · push · 1.5 to 3.9 in · side discharge only · 58.4 lb · 2-year warranty
An 18-inch steel-deck push mower with side discharge only. It is narrow enough for tight yards, but heavier than the wider SENIX push model.
Best for: A small yard with tight gates or corners where an 18-inch deck fits and a 21-inch does not.
≈ $200
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