INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Caring for your lawn isn’t cheap, and buying a new mower can take a serious bite out of your wallet. And with potential tariffs looming, the cost of lawn equipment, and even basic parts, could go up even more.
But good news for homeowners: Consumer Reports says you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a high-performing mower. Their home and garden experts have rounded up the best budget lawn mowers that deliver quality without the sticker shock.
Each year, CR testers put dozens of lawn mowers through real-world testing on a 5-acre site in Florida. They measure everything from cutting performance and handling to mulching ability. The takeaway? A great mower can be yours for anywhere from $350 to $500, especially if you’re willing to skip features like self-propulsion and push the mower yourself…