Is the Toro Recycler Max self-propelled?

Yes. It has rear-wheel Personal Pace auto-drive with variable speed, so it moves as fast as you walk.

Does it mulch and bag?

Yes. It bags and mulches with the Recycler cutting system. Side discharge works only with an optional kit.

What size lawn is it for?

Toro rates it for lawns up to about half an acre. The 22-inch deck and 6.25 ft-lb engine suit typical suburban yards.

It has a pull-cord start only. There is no electric start and no blade-stop feature.

What cutting heights does it offer?

Four-point adjustment from 1 inch to 4 inches.

How much does it weigh?

83 lbs. That is heavy enough that lifting it into a truck or up steps takes two people.

Toro Recycler Max Lawn Mower

Last price we saw

$519.00last seen Nov 5

Prices change often: ask the agent below to check today's price at every store.

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Our take on the Toro Recycler Max Lawn Mower

The Toro Recycler Max is a 22-inch gas walk-behind mower with Toro's Personal Pace rear-wheel drive, which matches walking speed as you push. It runs a 150 cc Briggs & Stratton EXI engine with 6.25 ft-lb of gross torque and a 14-gauge steel deck. It bags, mulches with the Recycler system, and can side discharge with an optional kit. It is built for lawns up to about half an acre.

Best forHomeowners with up to half an acre of lawnBuyers who want self-propel that follows their walking pacePeople who mulch most of the time and bag occasionallyReplacing an older push mower with a gas walk-behind

Pros

Personal Pace drive speeds up and slows down with your walking pace
22-inch deck and 6.25 ft-lb engine handle thick grass without bogging down
Recycler mulching system cuts clippings fine enough to leave on the lawn
14-gauge steel deck is heavier and sturdier than stamped decks on cheaper mowers
Four-point height adjustment from 1 to 4 inches covers short and tall cuts

Toro Recycler Max Lawn Mower price history

Lowest price we've seen: $519.00 on Nov 5. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 5.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Recycler line generally praise the Personal Pace drive and the mulching performance, and many keep these mowers for years. Common complaints center on the pull start, the weight, and the extra cost of the side-discharge kit.

What people mention

Personal Pace drivePraisedOwners say the mower speeds up and slows down with their walking pace, which makes mowing less tiring.
MulchingPraisedReviewers report the Recycler system chops clippings fine and leaves a tidy lawn.
StartingMixedSome owners find the pull start reliable, while others say it takes several pulls, especially after storage.

Questions and answers

Is the Toro Recycler Max self-propelled?: Yes. It has rear-wheel Personal Pace auto-drive with variable speed, so it moves as fast as you walk.
Does it mulch and bag?: Yes. It bags and mulches with the Recycler cutting system. Side discharge works only with an optional kit.
What size lawn is it for?: Toro rates it for lawns up to about half an acre. The 22-inch deck and 6.25 ft-lb engine suit typical suburban yards.
How do you start it?: It has a pull-cord start only. There is no electric start and no blade-stop feature.
What cutting heights does it offer?: Four-point adjustment from 1 inch to 4 inches.
How much does it weigh?: 83 lbs. That is heavy enough that lifting it into a truck or up steps takes two people.