Best Lawn Mower Brands of 2026
Who makes the best lawn mowers? CR's testing and survey data show that a few brands consistently perform well and are reliable.
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When choosing a new lawn mower, you can start by thinking about the size of your lawn.
If it’s small, under a half-acre, you may settle on a walk-behind mower. For larger yards, there are riding mowers and lawn tractors to choose from. (More on that below.) And then, of course, you want a mower that cuts the grass well. Consumer Reports has more than 180 models in our ratings, which are available to CR members. Our scores include results from our expert testing, along with feedback we get from thousands of our members.
Of course, CR doesn’t test every mower on the market. That’s why we’ve developed brand-level ratings, which can provide an indication of how models from a given brand might perform.
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