Which is better for a sloped yard?

The PowerSmart V8622S. It is rear-wheel self-propelled, so the drive pulls it up slopes. The Toro 21486 is a push mower, so you supply all the effort on hills.

Which is better for an acre?

The Toro 21486. It is rated to 1 acre, cuts 22 inches wide and holds 1.8 bushels of clippings. The PowerSmart is rated to only 1/2 acre.

Is the Toro worth about $330 more?

If you mow close to an acre, yes: wider cut, bigger bag, 1-4 inch height range, no oil changes and upright storage. For a small, flat lawn, the PowerSmart does the job for $349.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026.

Does either mower mulch?

Both do. The PowerSmart lists mulch, bag and side discharge. The Toro 21486 is a Recycler that mulches clippings into fine pieces it calls Lawn Vitamins.

Which is easier to store?

The Toro 21486. SmartStow lets it stand upright and save up to 70% of floor space. The PowerSmart folds at the handle but stores flat.

Which needs less maintenance?

The Toro 21486, which Toro says needs no oil changes. The PowerSmart needs oil, and oil is not included in the box.

22" 170cc Gas Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower V8622S vs Toro 21486 22in Recycler Max with SmartStow Gas Push Lawn Mower

Buy the PowerSmart V8622S if you want self-propelled drive and the lowest price: $349.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, versus $679.00 at Arco Lawn Equipment for the Toro 21486. The Toro is the better machine for a larger lawn: 22-inch cut, 13-gauge steel deck, 1.8-bushel bag, 1-4 inch height range, 80 lbs, and no oil changes. The PowerSmart is rear-wheel self-propelled and rated to 1/2 acre; the Toro is a push mower rated to 1 acre.

Today the 22" 170cc Gas Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower V8622S costs $329.01 less at its best price.

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