Toro 21462 Recycler 22" Gas Mower vs Toro Recycler FWD Mower 22"

Both are 22-inch Toro Recycler walk-behind mowers with the same 150cc Briggs & Stratton engine class and Vortex mulching, so the cut and the clippings are close. The 21462 is the better mower for most people: Personal Pace rear-wheel drive follows your walking speed, and push-button electric start removes the pull cord. The 21442 is front-wheel drive with high rear wheels and a curved handle; it turns easily and handles rough ground, but front-wheel drive can slip on slopes and wet grass. Owners of Personal Pace mowers consistently praise the drive; front-wheel-drive owners more often mention traction limits on hills.

• Choose the Toro 21462 if you want rear-wheel drive that tracks your pace, push-button starting, and the stronger all-around pick for larger or sloped lawns.
• Choose the Toro 21442 if you want a simpler front-wheel-drive mower with high rear wheels for rough, uneven ground and easy turning around obstacles.