“Walk behind lawn mowers” are designed to move on their own, instead of being pushed by a person. They’re an excellent option for lawns up to a quarter of an acre and are easier to maneuver than push mowers. We researched dozens of models, evaluating ease of use, maneuverability, and value.
Our best overall pick is the Earthquake Walk Behind String Mower, which is easy to maneuver and has a powerful battery.
Here are the best walk behind lawn mowers.
Best Walk Behind Lawn Mowers: Editor Recommended
Our Editor’s Best Walk Behind Lawn Mowers Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
VEVOR Push Reel Lawn Mower 14 inch, 5 Blades Manual Push Mower No Motor, 0.6-1.75 in Adjustable Cutting Height, Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with Grass Catcher Bag for Green Lawns, Driveways, Courtyards
- Accurate and Even Cutting: The push reel lawn mower features 14-inch width and 5-blade design ensure precise and uniform trimming. Adjustable cutting height (0.6 to 1.75 in) to suit different seasons and grass types. For the optimal results, trim grass less than 4 in tall, and mow tall grass in multiple sessions, as the mower operates most efficiently at the height setting for which it is designed.
- Durable Construction: Our reel lawn mower features five high-quality UNS1566 steel blades for lasting performance and sharpness. Shock-resistant design ensures reliable results for multiple trims. If it gets stuck during use, you can simply pull back to clear branches or leaves. We suggest clearing large branches, stones, and debris from the lawn before mowing to avoid clogs or interruptions during operation.
- Portable & Easy Assembly: Simply attach the handle to the manual push mower main unit, and you're ready to go. Quick, tool-free assembly takes about 10 minutes. Get started quickly and save valuable time, so you can enjoy mowing your lawn immediately.
- Reduced Physical Strain: With large wheels and cushioned, ergonomic U-shaped handle, the reel lawn mower with grass catcher make mowing easier, reducing strain, especially for seniors. The included grass catcher bag for easy debris collection. Each mowing is no longer a burden but an enjoyable activity.
- Environment-Protection & Quiet: No batteries, electricity, or fuel needed. this push lawn mower no motor is emission-free, and quiet. It's ideal for families with children or pets, while being considerate to neighbors. Enjoy a peaceful and green gardening.
$76.99
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SaleBestseller No. 2
(4 Pack) Lawn Mower Wheels Kit Compatible with Honda HRR216 HRS216 HRT216 Walk Behind Lawn Mower - 2 Rear Wheels Replaces 42710-VE2-M02ZE + 2 Front Wheels Replace for 44710-VL0-L02ZB
- 【Replacement Part Number】The back wheels replace 42710-VE2-M02ZE, 42710-VE2-M00ZE, 42710-VE2-M01ZE, 42710-VG3-B00; The front wheels replace 44710-VG3-000, 44710-VG3-010, 44710-VL0-L00ZA, 44710-VL0-L00ZB, 44710-VL0-L01ZA, 44710-VL0-L01ZB, 44710-VL0-L02ZA
- 【Wheels Specification】Diameter: 8", Width: 2'', Bore: 1/2". Package Includes: 2 x Lawn Mower Rear Wheels + 2 x Lawn Mower Front Wheels . The back wheels are made of high-quality Plastic, design with Metal Gear, provide enough traction to your lawnmower.
- 【Compatible with】HRB215K3 HXA, HRB215K3 HXA/A, HRB215K3 SDA, HRB215K3 SXA, HRB215K3 SXA/A, HRB215K4 HXA, HRB215K4 HXA/A, HRB215K4 SDA, HRB215K4 SXA, HRB215K4 SXA/A; HRM215K3 HXA, HRM215K3 HXA/A, HRM215K3 SDA, HRM215K3 SXA, HRM215K3 SXA/A, HRM215K4 HXA, HRM215K4 HXA/A, HRM215K4 SDA, HRM215K4 SXA, HRM215K4 SXA/A
- 【Compatible with】 HRB216 HXA, HRB216 HXAA, HRB216 TDA, HRB216 TDAA, HRB216 TXA, HRB216 TXAA; HRR216 S3DA, HRR216 SDA, HRR216K2 SDAA, HRR216K2 TDAA, HRR216K2 TKAA, HRR216K3 TDA, HRR216K4 TDA, HRR216K5 VKAA, HRR216K6 VKAA, HRR216K7 VKAA, HRR216K8 VKAA, HRR216K8 VYAA; HRS216 SDA, HRS216K1 SDA, HRS216K1 SDAA, HRS216K2 SDAA, HRS216K3 SDAA, HRS216K4 SDAA; HRT216 S3DA, HRT216 SDA, HRT216K1 S3DA, HRT216K1 S3DA/A; HRT216K1 SDA, HRT216K1 SDA/A, HRT216K1 SDAA, HRT216K1 SDAA/A, HRT216K1 TDAA, HRT216K1 TDAA/A, HRT216K2 TDAA, HRR216K8 VKA, HRZ216 TDAA
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】It's easy to install. Remove the hex nut, put the old wheels off, the new wheels could slip into place and engaged the drive mechanism easily. Quickly bring your machine back to life.
$40.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Zettum Push Lawn Mower Cover - Walk Behind Lawn Mower Covers Waterproof Heavy Duty, 600D Outdoor Push Mower Cover Universal with Storage Bag for Greenworks, EGO, Craftsman, Husqvarna, Honda and More
- | Universal Fit Lawn Mower Cover | - Measures 74" x 25" x 39" (L x W x H), Zettum push lawn mower covers are designed to fit most brands' mowers, including: Honda, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Toro, John Deere, Ryobi, Greenworks, Sun Joe, EGO, PowerSmart, Craftsman, LawnMaster, Snapper and more. For special weeding machine models, please check the size carefully.
- | 600D Heavy-Duty & Super Waterproof | - Made of Premium 600-Density oxford cloth with PU coating, Zettum walk behind lawn mower covers are extremely heavy-duty and super waterproof. Compared with PVC type cover, our lawnmower covers are more breathable and softer, hard to be torn in outdoor. More important, PU type coating are more environmentally friendly!!
- | Easy to Put On with Great Protection | - Designed by our lawn mower experts team, Zettum push mower covers are very easy to put on and put off. With the cover on your weeding machine, no more worry about the sunlight, rain, snow, wind, dust, resin, leaves, debris and bird droppings etc. Zettum will be the tough protector of your lawn mower machines!
- | Windproof Smart Buckles Design | - Upgrade Quick-Release buckles design under the back with elastic make the cover secure to the lawn weeding machine super tightly, No wind can blow away Zettum push lawn weeding covers! Coming with a portable storage bag for storage and a cloth for daily cleaning. You deserve Zettum mower cover and you will get what you pay for!!!
- | Fading-Resistant Cover for Years | - UV Test can reproduce the damage caused by sunlight, rain and dew through the equipment. The test shows that Zettum outside mower cover can withstand at least 3 years of UV aging, which is much better than others. Zettum walk behind mower covers are fading-resistant which can keep your lawn mower new for years!
$26.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
Funhoon 176556 Engine Zone Control Cable for Murray Craftsman Husqvarna Push Mower Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Throttle Cable Replacement 532176556 162778
- 【Replace OEM Numbers: 】 176556, 532176556, 162778, 532162778; for murray lawn mower parts, for murray push mower parts, for murray mower parts, lawn mower throttle cable, for craftsman lawnmower parts, for craftsman lawn mower throttle cable
- 【Specification: 】 Overall Length: approximately 52.04 inches; Conduit Length: approximately 45.35 inches; Cable Ends: "Z" bend on both ends
- 【Fits Models: 】 for Craftsman 917371750, 917371751, 917371880, 917371881, 917371890, 917371891, 917381050, 917386180, 917386181, 917387370, 917387390, 917388721, 917387490, 917388732, 917388861, 917371460, 917371470, 917371740, 917388541, 917388550, 917388551, 917388552, 917388553, 917388560, 917388561, 917388563, 917388570, 917388571, 917388572, 917388590, 917388592, 917388650, 917388651 Lawn Mowers
- 【Fits Models: 】 for Husqvarna 5521 CM, 5521 CMA Walk Mower, 7021 CM, 7021 CMA, 7021 CMB, 7021 CMC, 7021 CP Lawn Mower
- 【Long Service Life: 】 This 176556 engine zone control cable Made of strong, durable and high-quality materials, not easy to rust, stable performance.Easy to operate and replace your original equipment directly
$8.99
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Bestseller No. 5
CheeMuii HRR216 Lawn Mower Drive Wheels Kit 2 Pcs Rear Wheels 42710-VE2-M02ZE Replace for Honda HRR216 HRS216 HRT216 Walk-behind Lawn Mower
- ITEM QUANTITY: Package including: 2 back wheels(Replacement for 42710-VE2-M02ZE, 42710-VE2-M00ZE, 42710-VE2-M01ZE, 42710-VG3-B00, etc). Diameter: 8"; Width: 2"; Bore: 1/2 "
- HIGH-QUALITY: The CheeMuii lawn mower wheels are made of high-strength plastic, and the rear wheels are equipped with metal gears to provide enough traction for your walk-behind lawn mower
- EASY TO INSTALL: Just need to remove the hex nut, and put the old wheels off, the new wheels could slip into place and engage the drive mechanism easily. Then your machine will back to life
- APPLICATION: Compatible with:【HRR216】: HRR216 S3DA, HRR216 SDA, HRR216K2 SDAA, HRR216K2 TDAA, HRR216K2 TKAA, HRR216K3 TDA, HRR216K4 TDA, HRR216K5 VKAA, HRR216K6 VKAA, HRR216K7 VKAA, HRR216K8 VKAA, HRR216K8 VYAA, HRR216K8 VKA; 【HRS216】: HRS216 SDA, HRS216K1 SDA, HRS216K1 SDAA, HRS216K2 SDAA, HRS216K3 SDAA, HRS216K4 SDAA; 【HRT216】: HRT216 S3DA, HRT216 SDA, HRT216K1 S3DA, HRT216K1 S3DA/A, HRT216K1 SDA, HRT216K1 SDA/A, HRT216K1 SDAA, HRT216K1 SDAA/A, HRT216K1 TDAA, HRT216K1 TDAA/A, HRT216K2 TDAA; 【HRZ216】: HRZ216 TDAA
- APPLICATION: Compatible with: 【HRB215】: HRB215K3 HXA, HRB215K3 HXA/A, HRB215K3 SDA, HRB215K3 SXA, HRB215K3 SXA/A, HRB215K4 HXA, HRB215K4 HXA/A, HRB215K4 SDA, HRB215K4 SXA, HRB215K4 SXA/A, 【HRB216】: HRB216 HXA, HRB216 HXAA, HRB216 TDA, HRB216 TDAA, HRB216 TXA, HRB216 TXAA; 【HRB217】: HRB217 HXA, HRB217 TDA; 【HRM215】: HRM215K3 HXA, HRM215K3 HXA/A, HRM215K3 SDA, HRM215K3 SXA, HRM215K3 SXA/A, HRM215K4 HXA, HRM215K4 HXA/A, HRM215K4 SDA, HRM215K4 SXA, HRM215K4 SXA/A
$28.99
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SaleBestseller No. 6
532194177 / 194177X428 Lawn Mower Bail Control Bar for Husqvarna, Poulan, Murray, Craftsman, A-riens Walk Behind Lawn Mower 532138059 532195574
- Replaces Part Number: 532194177, 194177x428, 194177, 532195574, 532138059
- Compatible with Craftsman Models: 917371120, 917371130, 917371140, 917371150, 917371320, 917371330, 917371340, 917371341, 917371342, 917371343, 917371350, 917371370, 917371520, 917371521, 917371522, 917371523, 917371530, 917371531, 917371532, 917371560, 917371561, 917371570, 917371571, 917371740, 917371750, 917371751, 917371760, 917371770, 917371780, 917371790, 917371880, 917371881, 917371890, 917371891, 917385110
- Compatible with Weed Eater Models: 358161, 385080, 385090, 385150, 385152, 388070, 388080, 388160, 388161, 388162, 388170, 388171, 96112009000, 96112009001, 96112009100, 96112009200, 96114000201, 96114000202, 96114000300, 96114000301, 96114000302, 96114000303, 96114000304, 96114000305, 96114000306, 96114000307, 96114000316, 96114000317, 96114000400, 96114000401, 96114000402, 96114001000, 96114001500, 96114001502, 96114002300, 96116000300, 96116000301, 96116000302, 96132005400, 96132005500
- For the sake of your pleasant shopping experience, please carefully check the product size and model number before purchasing to ensure that the product fits your machine.
- Compatible with Poulan: PO500N22S, CH65N21RH, PO45N22S, 96136000100, 961360005, PR55N21C, PO4N22S, PR65N21RH, 961360002, PR65N22S, for Husqvarna: 224110X92E0, 224110X92E2, 224111X83E, 225114X92E0, 225114X92E2, 38508, 38509, 38807, 38808. Replace a missing or damaged lawn mower lever to keep the mower working properly
$10.99
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SaleBestseller No. 7
Set of 2 Lawn Mower Rear Drive Wheels Compatible with Honda HRN216 Walk Behind Lawn Mower - Replaces 42710-VR8-N00ZA - 8 Inch
- 【Replacement Part Number】The 8" back wheels replaces 42710-VR8-N00ZA
- 【Compatible with】Honda HRN216 VKA, HRN216 VKAA, HRN216 VLA, HRN216 VLAA, HRN216 VYA, HRN216 VYAA. NOTE: DOES NOT FIT the PKA/PKAA push mower Honda HRN216 models
- 【Wheels Specification】Diameter: 8", Width: 2-1/4'', Bore: 1/2". Package Includes: 2 x Lawn Mower Rear Wheels.
- 【High Quality】The back wheels are made of high-quality Plastic, which provide enough traction to your lawnmower.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】It's easy to install. Remove the hex nut, put the old wheels off, the new wheels could slip into place and engaged the drive mechanism easily. Quickly bring your machine back to life.
$32.99
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Bestseller No. 8
Cartridge Air Filter & spark plug for Lawn Mower compatible with Troy-Bilt TB110 TB115 TB200 TB230 TB330 TB370 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
- 1 piece Replacement Cartridge paper air cleaner and 1 piece Spark Plug for Craftsman, Husqvarna Engine Lawnmower.
- Fit for Troy-Bilt Tb110 Tb115 Tb200 Tb230 Tb330 TB370 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower. Compatible with BS 593260 most 500 500e 550E 500ex 550ex 625e 675 625ex 675ex 675exi 725exi 09p000 09p702 eco plus 575ex series engines.
- OEM Quality replacement lawn mower air filter: made of soft gasket in good shape, compact fit with your engine.
- High-quality spark plugs for chainsaws offer better performance and durability, enhancing engine reliability and efficiency.
- Evenly folded filter paper with both ends well sealed, to ensure better breathability and well capture of the dust.
$8.99
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SaleBestseller No. 10
2 Pack Lawn Mower Rear Drive Wheels Compatible with Honda HRN216 Walk Behind Lawn Mower - 8 Inch Wheels Kit for 42710-VR8-N00ZA
- REPLACES PART NUMBER: Replaces 42710-VR8-N00ZA
- TIRE SPECIFICATION: Diameter: 8", Width: 2-1/4'', Bore: 1/2". Package Includes: 2 x Lawn Mower Rear Wheels.
- APPLICABILITY: Compatible with Honda HRN216 VKA, HRN216 VKAA, HRN216 VLA, HRN216 VLAA, HRN216 VYA, HRN216 VYAA. PLEASE NOTE: DOES NOT FIT the PKA/PKAA push mower Honda HRN216 models
- DURABLE DESIGN: The rear wheels are made of high-quality plastic to withstand tough mowing conditions, these wheels promise longevity and reliability, reducing the frequency of replacements.
- EASY INSTALLATION: Remove the hex nut, put the old wheels off, the new wheels could slip into place and engaged the drive mechanism easily. Quickly make your mower look like new again. Great for DIY enthusiasts looking to easily replace worn wheels and extend the life of their lawn mower.
$25.99
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Best Walk Behind Lawn Mowers Buying Guide
Before choosing the best walk-behind mower you should consider the following options:
1. Size and Power: The size and power of the mower will depend on the size of your lawn, the type of terrain, and the features you want.
Although some buyers may be tempted to go for a mower with more power than they really need, experts advise that buying a mower with too much power is not a good idea.
A mower that is too powerful can cause problems when maneuvering around slopes and curves. If you have a large area to mow, you may want to consider buying two mowers instead of one.
Some mowers are available in a self-propelled version, which makes them easier to maneuver.
2. Size of the Cutting Deck: The size of your cutting deck will depend on the size of your lawn, the type of terrain, and the features you want.
For example, if you have a large lot with lots of curves, you will want a mower with a large cutting deck to make one pass over the entire area.
On the other hand, if your lawn has mostly straight lines, you can get by with a mower with a smaller deck.
3. Speed: Most walk-behind mowers have a top speed of about 3 miles per hour.
However, if you have a flat and smooth lawn, you may not need a mower with a high speed.
On the other hand, if your lawn has lots of slopes and curves, you will want a mower with a faster top speed.
4. Maneuverability: You will want a mower that is easy to maneuver, regardless of whether you have a rough or smooth lawn.
While some buyers will want a mower with a powerful engine and a large cutting deck, others may want a mower that is easy to maneuver.
Some mowers have a “front lift” feature that makes it easier to lift the front end of the mower and maneuver it.
5. Features: Some mowers have added features, such as attachments for clipping and bagging, that make them easier to use.
If you have a large area to mow, you may want to consider buying two mowers instead of one.
Some mowers are available in a self-propelled version, which makes them easier to maneuver.
What else you should know about the best walk behind lawn mowers
1. What is the best walk behind a lawn mower for a small lawn?
Some of the best walk-behind lawn mowers for small lawns include the Honda HRX217VKA, the Toro 20333, and the Craftsman 24737.
2. What is the best walk behind a lawn mower for a large lawn?
Some of the best walk-behind lawn mowers for large lawns include the Honda HRX217K5VKA, the Cub Cadet SC500E, and the Troy-Bilt TB240.
3. What is the best walk behind lawn mower for a hilly lawn?
Some factors that may make one walk-behind lawn mower more suitable for a hilly lawn than another include the mower’s weight, wheel size, and self-propulsion feature.
4. What is the best walk behind lawn mower for a flat lawn?
Some of the best walk behind lawn mowers for a flat lawn include the Husqvarna LC221A, the Honda HRX217K5VKA, and the Toro 20332.
5. What is the best walk behind a lawn mower for a lawn with trees?
Some factors to consider when choosing a walk-behind lawn mower for a lawn with trees include the size of the lawn, the type of trees present, and the terrain.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best walk-behind lawn mowers. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best walk-behind lawn mowers will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.