For mulching, we penalize for too many clumps on the lawn surface. For self-propelled mowers, we base this judgment chiefly on how easy the drive system is to use. If the drive is easy to engage and disengage, turns are easy, too. Front-drive mowers are easier to turn. But they tend to lose traction, especially uphill.
Major controls show how easy a mower is to live with.
We also prefer one or two cut-height controls overall to one at each wheel. Recommendations Lawn size is the chief consideration in choosing a mower type. Impressive performance and features for their cost also make these CR Best Buys. But we can't recommend the KGro because of its handling and convenience shortcomings. Some mowers do more than just mow.