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I was a bit late this year. Just in time for the session at least. I have a post on the lawnmowing101 blog about the best startup mowers, and I like to update it once a year. Mowers change; one of my favorite mowers (the Honda 217) was discontinued So it's time for an update Out with the old and in with the new. So to speak This year I have some new additions and some golden oldies that are still going strong. However, a list of mowers is not the be-all, end-all. It depends what you want the mower for. This list is for startups or smaller lawns. If you are looking for zero-turn or lawn tractors, you won't find them here. This is the gear that you can get at a good price to get started. I look at things like
They all have their place, and these are the things you should consider with any new mower. This is not a mower comparison or anything like that. It's more like what to look for in a good mower. Some of these I have used myself. We specialize in small lawns (and lots of them) So these machines are right down my alley. Anyway... I talk about them here 👉 [My picks for mowers in 2026] If you have any favorites, let me know. This list is fluid and isn't set in stone. I hope this helps with your lawn care journey. Until next time Get out there, mow lawns, and have fun. Stuart lawnmowing101 |
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