Best Memorial Day Lawn Mower Sales

Ariens Razor 911179
Type: Gas self-propelled mower
The deal: $450 at True Value Hardware
Savings: $50
The Ariens Razor 911179 is a superb mower for the money. It performs well in all three cutting modes, with an Excellent rating for bagging, and features an electric start, single-lever deck height adjustment, and a swing-up handlebar. With those convenience features and its self-propelled rear wheels, this mower is a steal at $450, especially because our top-rated models cost almost twice as much.

Craftsman 20428
Type: Zero-turn-radius tractor
The deal: $2,800 at Sears
Savings: $450
Dream of owning a ZTR mower like the pros? Consider this Craftsman, which offers great cutting performance in all three modes and rates Very Good for evenness. It features a 46-inch wide cutting deck, the ability to cut in reverse, and a washout port for easy cleaning. Many comparable mowers can cost well over $3,000, which makes this a solid deal.

Ego LM2102SP
Type: Battery self-propelled mower
The deal: $500 at Ace Hardware
Savings: $50
This Ego self-propelled battery mower cuts just as well as its gas-powered rivals. It’s a strong performer when mulching or side-discharging, though it’s not the best bagger. Despite its battery power, this Ego still rates Excellent for run time and should last an hour on a single charge. At $500, this deal doesn’t give you huge savings, but it’s a solid choice regardless.

Greenworks MO60L410
Type: Battery push mower
The deal: $349 at Lowe’s
Savings: $50
If you have a small yard and a tight budget, check out this Greenworks battery push mower. It offers decent cutting performance when mulching and bagging, and rates Very Good for evenness. With its single-lever deck-height adjustment and high wheels for bumpy terrain, it’s a solid buy at $349.

Honda HRR216VYA
Type: Gas self-propelled mower
The deal: $469 at Home Depot
Savings: $30
The Honda HRR216VYA is a great self-propelled mower for the money. It’s best at mulching, earning an Excellent rating in that test, but also does well in bagging mode. However, if you prefer to side-discharge clippings, you might want to choose a different mower; this Honda disperses clippings at the user’s feet rather than to the side. It features multiple speeds for its self-propelled rear wheels and comes with a blade-brake clutch, which allows you to stop the blades to move debris without shutting off the mower. At this price, you’ll have a hard time finding another mower that can compete.

Read on for ratings and reviews of eight lawn mowers—across the categories we test—that earn a designation as a CR Best Buy for combining impressive performance with a great price.