Husqvarna HU725AWDHQ

Recall notice

In October 2016 this lawn mower was recalled due to a laceration hazard. The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off. If you own this mower you should immediately stop using it and contact Husqvarna to determine if your particular sample needs a free repair. For more information go to the CPSC recall notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers

This Husqvarna 22-inch self-propelled gas mower has multiple speeds and high rear wheels. It has an overhead valve engine.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

OWNER SURVEYS

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Side discharging

/ 5

Mulching

/ 5

Bagging

/ 5

Evenness

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise at ear

/ 5

Noise at 25 ft.

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

MULCHING: Produced fine clippings, leaving minimal clumps.
SIDE DISCHARGE: Dispersed clippings well, but occasionally left a clump or row of grass.
BAGGING: Did not completely fill its bag. We factor evenness of cut into each of these cutting scores.

About

The Husqvarna HU725AWDHQ is part of the Lawn Mowers and Tractors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Mowers models like the HU725AWDHQ are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Side discharging: How far and evenly clippings were dispersed from the discharge chute.

Mulching: Reflects how fine the clippings are and how completely the mower distributed its clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging: Denotes how much clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Features & Specs

Features

Blade brake clutch

Deck height adjustment

Individual wheel

Washout port

Yes

Swing-up handle bar

Upright storage

High wheels

Optional discharge chute

Specs

Deck size (in.)

Engine manufacturer

Briggs & Stratton

Engine size (cc)

163

Engine torque

Drive wheels

all

Mower warranty (yrs.)

Can mulch

Can side discharge

Can bag

Price & Shop

Lawn mowers & tractors

Husqvarna HU725AWDHQ

CR Expert Take

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Specs

Price & Shop

Price & Shop

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