When ease of use, premium power, superior cutting and super fine mulching is of utmost importance, we highly recommend the Toro Super Recycler 20054 self-propelled gas mower. Toro Super Recycler mowers have earned a well-deserved reputation for their first-rate cutting performance and maximum durability. This entry-level 20054 model is no exception. A premium cast, lightweight and rust-proof aluminum deck houses the patented cutting system, which features a high-efficiency, recycling blade that cuts grass cleanly and efficiently. An accelerator lifts up the grass under the 21-inch deck, and two patented kickers thrust them back into the blade again and again until clippings are finely chopped into a nutrient-rich, super-fine mulch that won't smother your lawn. The result is a benefit we really like -- a healthier lawn with less effort.

Powered by a 6.5-hp Briggs & Stratton four-cycle side-valve GTS (Guaranteed-to-Start) engine, this 2-in-1 mower is set to mulch or side discharge -- and a great job of mulching it does. This alone gives it tremendous value, especially if the mulching mode is your mainstay. Though this model does not come with a bag as part of the standard package, it is an optional accessory and an added convenience to consider, especially if you add the nitrogen-rich grass clippings to the compost pile or use them to mulch your trees, shrubs or flower beds. Toro's Super Recycler warranty is an added bonus. If anything goes wrong under normal use and maintenance for the first 5 years, Toro will fix it for free. This unbeatable warranty applies not just to the mower, but to the engine as well, which includes Toro's guaranteed-to-start promise: If the engine doesn't start on the first or second pull for the first 5 years, it's another free fix from Toro.

Other features we like include a wash-out port for easy removal of grass beneath the deck as well as easy-to-adjust cutting heights with seven mowing height adjustments ranging from 1.25 to 4.25 inches. That wide of a range provides a custom fit for any user, no matter where you live, what your grass type or mowing habits. The recoil starter is easy to pull and placed high on the handlebar so it's within easy reach, and handles fold forward with easy storage. A rear wheel drive system makes for better traction, a smoother operation and easier maneuvering, especially over rough terrain. And the Personal Pace self-propel system is one of the best we've seen. Just place your hands on the handlebar designed with comfort in mind and go. You set the pace. The faster you walk, the faster it moves -- anywhere from 0 to 4 miles per hour. It's as close to effortless as can be.

If your priorities in a lawn mower include a state-of-the art self-propelled system, superior mulching, easy maneuvering and an even cut that leaves your lawn looking great, we highly recommend you take a look at the Toro Super Recycler 20054 self-propelled gas mower.


Pros: Ease of use, premium power, superior cutting, super fine mulching, Personal Pace System, rear wheel drive, wash out port, aluminum deck, 5-year warranty
Cons: 2-in-1 mower as opposed to a 3-in-1

Warranty
5 years