Toro Recycler 22 in. Self-Propelled Mower vs Toro Recycler 21 in. 60V Battery Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower

Both are 21-22 in. Toro walk-behinds with rear-wheel drive and variable speed, so the real split is gas versus battery. The Recycler 22 gas mower cuts wider, has a 14-gauge steel deck, mulches, bags and side-discharges, and runs all day on a can of fuel. The 60V Recycler 21 is quieter, starts with a button, has seven height positions and no exhaust, but it is a bag-first deck with a narrower cut and a battery that limits runtime. Buy the gas 22 for larger lawns and heavy spring growth; buy the 60V 21 for smaller yards, early-morning mowing and owners who dislike pull cords and fuel.

• Choose the Toro Recycler 22 in. gas mower if you have up to half an acre, want the widest cut and mulching flexibility, and don't mind pull starts and fuel.
• Choose the Toro Recycler 21 in. 60V mower if you want push-button starts, quieter operation and no gas, and your lawn is small enough for one battery charge.