Yard Machines 12A-A13K

Gas Mowers / Gas Self-Propelled Mowers

12A-A13K

This Yard Machines 21-inch, self-propelled mower has single-speed, front-wheel drive. It has a premium engine but cannot side-discharge.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Gas Mowers

Current Range of Tested Gas Mowers

What goes into the Overall Score?

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

About

The Yard Machines 12A-A13K is part of the Lawn Mowers and Tractors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Mowers models like the 12A-A13K 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 & Specs

Features

Blade brake clutch

No

Deck height adjustment

Single front/single rear

Washout port

No

Swing-up handle bar

Upright storage

High wheels

Optional discharge chute

No

Specs

Deck size (in.)

21

Engine manufacturer

Briggs & Stratton

Engine size (cc)

140

Engine torque

Drive wheels

front

Mower warranty (yrs.)

Can mulch

Can side discharge

Can bag

Price & Shop

Price & Shop