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Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Reviews 2023
Deciding on the best self-propelled lawn mower isn’t as easy as it used to be. Do you need commercial or residential quality? Do you want to use gas or batteries for power? How much grass do you need to cut? Are you a mulcher or a bagger?
Having tested dozens of the best walk-behind lawn mowers from entry-level residential to the top professional models, we got our Pro team together to choose our top mowers in a range of scenarios.
One of the big things changing in the market is Honda’s announcement that the brand is exiting the lawn mower market. While you can still buy Honda mowers until they run out of stock, 2023 marks the end of production. We still highly recommend them, but due to the news and iffy availability, we’re not considering Honda as part of our choices this year.
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Best Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower
Commercial: Exmark Commercial X-Series Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
As we bid adieu to Honda this year, the HRC series still gets two thumbs up from us while you can get them. From there, we turn to Exnark and its Commercial X line that complements its Lazer Z zero-turn mowers well. Some professionals will certainly turn to the higher-capacity 30-inch model, but we expect the 21-inch model will find its way onto more trailers.
Exmark wisely uses a Honda 163cc GXV engine with a legendary reputation for reliability. It’s fed by a generous 1-gallon fuel tank and turns the blade at tip speeds up to 18,500 fpm. There’s also an option for a Kawasaki FJ180V engine if you’d like to step up to a 179cc engine.
The deck is 1/4-inch aluminum construction that keeps the weight down (112 pounds) while maintaining high durability. The deck is adjustable from 4.5 inches on the high side all the way down to 1 inch while the drive runs at speeds up to 4.2 MPH.
Residential: Toro Super Recycler Series 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Toro runs deep in the residential lawn mower sector and our favorite among them is the Super Recycler series. Getting the best of all the technology Toro has to offer, our top recommendation (model 21565) includes the Personal Pace drive system and the Smart Stow design that allows you to vertically store the mower even though it’s a gas model.
It uses a 163cc Briggs Stratton engine that produces 7.25 ft-lbs of torque and just under 17,000 fpm blade tip speed.
Toro touts a commercial-grade construction on this model and includes a lighter aluminum deck rather than steel. In addition to that, you get outstanding cut quality, especially on the mulching side (you better with the name Super Recycler!). Wrapping it up, the Personal Pace drive system adjusts to your walking pace so there are no levers or dials to adjust.
Best Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower
Just a few years ago, if you wanted to find the best battery-powered lawn mower, you could only find residential models. Now, there’s an emerging class of professional-grade options and we have picks for both Pros and homeowners.
Professional: Milwaukee M18 Fuel 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
There aren’t many true commercial self-propelled lawn mowers with lithium-ion power sources. Milwaukee launched their effort in 2022 with a monstrous 10 ft-lbs of torque that tops what you typically see from a 200cc gas engine. It’s more than just muscle, though. Its blade and deck combine to handle mulching and bagging better than most.
As you roll into fall, the mower’s high-lift mode keeps the blades at 3300 RPM to help pull those lightweight leaves and clean up your lawn. Other features include 180° LED lighting, LED battery indicators facing you, variable speed thumb bar (in addition to the speed wheel), a durable build, and much more.
Price: 1099.00 with two 12.0Ah batteries and dual-port Rapid charger
Residential: EGO Select Cut XP 21-Inch Lawn Mower with Speed IQ
The evolution of EGO’s flagship mower is interesting. It started with the dual-battery Peak Power model that raised the bar of what lithium-ion is capable of. Then, we saw the first stacked-blade SelectCut options that improved cut quality and effectiveness in tall grass. The two technologies combined in the SelectCut XP. Now EGO adds Speed IQ to the mix.
Speed IQ is a self-propelled drive system that automatically adjusts to your pace. However, it’s not a spring-loaded set of handles like Toro uses on its Personal Pace models. Instead, there’s a sensor doing some serious engineering magic… and it works like a charm from our brief time with it at Equip Expo 2022 (formerly GIE).
Price: 599.00 bare, 999.00 with a 12.0Ah battery and Turbo charger
Best Large Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
Commercial: Greenworks Commercial 30-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Can a battery-powered commercial mower really displace gas models? Greenworks Commercial has an 82V 30-inch model that got our attention at the Equip Expo in late 2022, and it’s hard to ignore as a legitimate option. It has the power to replace a 200cc gas engine with blade speeds up to 16,000 FPM. On a full charge, it can cover up to 2 acres.
There are drive system features worth considering as well. Independent hub wheel motors engage what Greenworks calls the Easy Turn System (ETS), making the mower easier to maneuver. Another big deal is that there is a powered reverse function—something that’s incredibly helpful with the weight of mowers in this class. The controls are all up next to your hands and there’s even a display to help you keep track of your battery levels.
Price: 1999.99 bare, 2999.99 with three 8Ah batteries and a dual-port charger
Residential: Toro TimeMaster 30-inch Personal Pace Mower
With 10 ft-lbs of torque delivered from its Briggs Stratton 223cc engine, the 30-inch Toro TimeMaster is our pick as the best large walk-behind lawn mower. Not only does it deliver big power to turn its time-saving 30-inch blade, but it also features Toro’s Personal Pace self-propelled drive and Spin-Stop that lets you stop the blade without shutting off the mower.
It all adds up to big-time savings on larger lawns. Grab model 21200 if you want an electric start or the 21199 if you don’t mind a recoil start and want to save 100.
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower for the Money
Toro’s 21-inch Recycler (21352) offers an excellent value for budget-minded homeowners. It’s a Made in the USA rear-wheel drive system powered by a Briggs Stratton 140cc engine. It comes ready to mulch, bag, or side discharge and you don’t have to worry about changing the oil. Just check the levels and add more when it’s necessary.
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Brand
No one in the self-propelled lawn mower market dominates like Honda. Their engines enjoy a reputation for quality and durability every other manufacturer is shooting for, and their mowers are simply outstanding.
They typically run at a premium, though. Both Honda mowers and Honda-powered mowers are more expensive than similar designs from other brands. The big kick in the pants is Honda leaving the market, though.
That opens the door for Toro. There are a lot of Toro models we recommend for good reason and hit a wide range from budget-friendly homeowner mowers to commercial zero turns. It’s one of the best-selling brands of walk-behind mowers.
Getting hard sales figures is tough to come by, and it’s always possible we missed the mark. However, we see more Honda and Toro walk-behind mowers on commercial trailers and residential lawns than any other brand.
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower for Bagging
You don’t have to ditch your current self-propelled lawn mower and buy a whole new one to improve your bagging efficiency. In most cases, adding a high-lift blade to your current mower will make a significant difference. With the exception of electric mowers, you don’t need to worry too much about matching the brand making the blade, but you do need to match the arbor style and the length. The package should tell you which brands it is compatible with.
If you’re still in the market for a new mower, higher RPMs make for better airflow and bagging. Check mowers with a 160cc or higher engine and compare the top blade speeds. You can always swap blades, but you can’t change the speed.
Pro Tip: If you have a 2-point or 4-point deck height adjustment, set the front wheels of your mower one notch higher than the rear to improve bagging.
Best Self-Propelled Mulching Lawn Mower
Similar to a high-lift blade for bagging, you can improve your mulching efficiency with a mulching-specific blade. These usually have additional cutting edges that cut the clippings more times before they drop back into the grass. Keeping the blade sharp ensures you get the best mulching results every time you mow.
If you’re in the market for a new mower, look for a 160cc or higher engine to give you the torque you need to keep your blade speed high in thicker grass. Remember, you can always add a mulching blade, but you can’t make up for an underpowered engine.
Pro Tip: You get the best mulching results if you’re only taking an inch or two off the top of your grass, so make sure you stay on top of lawn maintenance during the peak cutting season.
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower – Priorities
Best Rear-Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Lawn Mower for Hills: YBravo Gen II 25-inch Commercial Mower
After running into issues with other commercial walk-behind mowers, we turned to YBravo 25-inch commercial mower to take care of a 3-acre soggy field that our ZTs only bogged down in. Its Kawasaki 180cc engine kept the blade turning where others simply stalled.
When it’s time to move out of the radio station swamp and you’re going for a more professional look, its cut quality is excellent as well. Available in a 21-inch and the 25-inch model we tested, Ybravo is worth serious consideration.
If you have a Bad Boy dealer closer to you, check out the same model sold under the Bad Boy brand name.
Best All-Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Lawn Mower: Toro 22-inch Personal Pace All-Wheel Drive Mower 21472
AWD mowers are what you turn to for work on slopes and uneven terrain where it’s possible to have a wheel or two lose traction. For the best all-wheel drive self-propelled lawn mower, we like the Toro 21472 Personal Pace model.
Its 22-inch deck is on the larger size of standard mowers and the Personal Pace system is easy to work with once you get used to it. If you switch between mulching and bagging, the mower’s lever system is super simple.
Packing plenty of power with its 163cc Briggs Stratton engine, it’s not so much that it destroys the competition. It’s that its performance is excellent and the innovations are genuinely helpful while keeping its price in check.
Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Recommendations
Not every mower earns an award, but there are several other models we recommend that didn’t find a place earlier in the article. Check these options out if one of the others doesn’t fit your needs.
Best Lawn Mower Buying Guide – What We Look For
Gas vs Battery
Gas power still wins the day when you’re highest priorities are keeping your purchase price down and your power level high. With advancements in battery and motor technology, the OPE world is shifting towards battery power, though. It’s cleaner and quieter to run and requires less maintenance.
However, you have to look at premium models to get true gas power, and runtime can be a limiting factor. It’s also less likely you have a service center nearby that can get you back up and running quickly if there’s a problem.
If your lawn is a 1/4-acre or less, there are a lot of battery-powered options available. Once you get beyond that size, you need to consider how many batteries you’ll need and legitimate options really start to thin out once you hit 1/2 an acre. With larger lawns, newer battery-powered zero turn mowers are a legitimate option.
Take a deeper look at the comparison between gas and battery power in this article.
Commercial vs Residential
This might be better titled “professional vs homeowner” considering there are both commercial and residential professional crews. Regardless, commercial mowers are built with better components and commercial engines, creating a machine that is built to last for years of high-hour daily use.
If you’re a homeowner mowing once a week or so, a good residential mower can still last for 5 or 10 years (or more) if you take care of it. It just uses components and engine designs better fit for occasional use.
Engine Size and Cutting Power
If you stay on top of your mowing and cut quality isn’t a high priority, an engine as small as 140cc is likely fine.
Move up to the 160cc–180cc class for better performance when the grass is thicker and taller, or when you want to make sure you get excellent mulching, bagging, and/or clean cuts. The greater power improves lift and is less likely to bog down in thick patches.
When you’re looking at deck sizes beyond 22 inches, you should start looking for engines in the 180cc–200cc range (or higher) to ensure it can keep the RPMs high while it’s cutting such a large swath.
Cut Quality
We look for three major components of cut quality: evenness, mulching size, and bagging efficiency.
Evenness is pretty straightforward. When we’re testing, we look for grass blades that weren’t cut and indications that there wasn’t enough lift to clip all of the blades at the same level.
When mulching, smaller clippings are better since they drop down closer to the base of the remaining grass. We also look to see if a mower is prone to leaving trails and clumps.
For bagging, it’s all about how much grass is collected, if the chute tends to clog while we’re cutting, and how much grass is deposited back to the ground.
Noise Level
One of the major benefits of battery-powered mowers is the lower noise levels compared to gas, but that doesn’t mean gas mowers have to be obnoxious. We expect higher levels than battery-powered models and that is typically the case.
When we test noise levels, we measure from our operator’s ear to get an idea of what the person using the mower should expect. Even though some mowers are quieter than others, we still recommend hearing protection when you’re using a gas model.
Fuel Efficiency
How efficient gas mowers use fuel has a very direct effect on your wallet, especially when you’re mowing every day as a Pro.
Fuel efficiency testing is more than just a runtime calculation. The cutting swath of a mower comes into play, especially on those 25 and 30-inch models. With larger lawns, it’s possible to get more cutting done per gallon of gas with an engine that uses more gas per hour.
Deck Size
21 or 22 inches is pretty standard for most mowers. Jumping up to a 25-inch or 30-inch mower may seem tempting, but it’s not for everyone.
If your lawn is a 1/4-acre or less, the time you gain with a larger deck might not mean a whole lot of time savings. Where you really gain some time is on lawns that are a 1/2-acre or more.
Keep in mind, larger deck-size mowers are heavier. When you have to mow wet or soggy areas, the weight can work against you.
Steel vs Plastic (Poly) Deck
The vast majority of gas mowers have steel decks while battery-powered models have a much higher percentage of plastic poly decks.
Those poly plastic decks are tougher than they look, but they probably won’t hold up as well as steel in the long run. It’s still highly unlikely that you’ll wear through one before it’s time to replace the mower, though.
However, there’s a whole lot more design flexibility that comes with poly decks, and engineers can do some amazing things to help with airflow that directly affects cut quality along with bagging and mulching efficiency.
Deck Height
Here in Florida, we have a lot of St. Augustine grass that we cut at 3 1/2 inches, so we prefer a mower that has at least a 4-inch maximum deck height.
Depending on what species of grass you have, you might be able to get away with a lower height, but 4 inches is a good all-around benchmark.
On the low end, most of us aren’t cutting golf course greens (you’d use a reel mower for that, anyway), so the minimum deck height usually isn’t an issue.
However, if you use a blade that dethatches or scalps for maintenance or re-seeding, you might want to make sure the deck height gets low enough—typically 1 1/2 inches or less.
Height Adjustment
Single-point height adjustments are the easiest since you can raise or lower the deck with just one lever. It’s common on battery-powered lawn mowers, but not so much on their heavier gas counterparts.
Part of that is because the single-point mechanisms tend to introduce additional flex into the system and the weight of a gas mower puts more strain on the mechanism. So while we generally prefer single-point, we understand why gas mowers may opt away from them.
Pro Tip: Set the front wheels one notch higher than the rear wheels to improve bagging efficiency on 4-point or 2-point adjustable mowers.
Adjustment Levels
If you’re really OCD, more height adjustments mean more precise cutting. Realistically, most of us are going to find a good height on any mower as long as it hits the maximum and minimum heights we mow at.
Setting the Speed
The type of speed adjustment your self-propelled lawn mower has can make or break your experience. There are pull levers, thumb push levers, full push bars (Toro’s Personal Pace), and iterations on those.
Try it at the dealer before you buy it. If you hate working the mechanism for a couple of minutes, imagine what it’s going to feel like after 30 minutes or an hour.
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, or All-Wheel Drive?
Front-wheel drive lawn mowers are typically the least expensive and work well for even terrain. They also help you turn the easiest since you lift up the drive wheels as you make your turns.
Rear-wheel drive mowers add some cost but create better traction on hills and slopes. They’re particularly good at pushing the mower’s weight uphill where front-wheel drives start to lose traction as they try to pull the weight.
All-wheel drive mowers are the most expensive and generally do the best job on hills, slopes, and uneven terrain. On particularly bumpy areas where it’s likely one or more wheels will lose traction, it’s the best bet.
Wheel Size
Larger wheels tend to handle bumps and uneven terrain better than smaller wheels according to manufacturers. However, it’s a claim that Consumer Reports says isn’t really the case.
Electric Start
If you’ve used a gas engine, there’s a good chance you’ve worn out your arm pulling the cord to start it. There’s no doubt that having an electric start on your mower can take away a lot of the frustration.
It won’t make up for poor maintenance, though. A well-maintained mower starts easily on the first or second pull. That begs the question as to whether the electric start is worth an extra hundred dollars.
It’s totally up to you, but if it’s in the budget, we want it.
Mulch, Bag, or Side/Rear Discharge?
Most quality mowers are 3-in-1, meaning you can bag, mulch, or side/rear discharge. Less expensive models often only provide options for bagging and mulching. Which one you choose depends on what type of grass you have, how fast it grows, and your personal preference.
In central Florida where St. Augustine, Zoysia, and Bahia dominate our landscapes, the summer heat and rains make our grass grow incredibly fast. Most of us mulch out of necessity since we almost need a dumpster for the volume of clippings we create.
Handle Positions
Most lawn mowers have 3 handle positions you can set. For tall guys like me or average-height guys like Clint, it helps you find a more comfortable grip. Some mowers opt for 2, or sometimes just 1 handle position.
Value
Value is more than just price. We take a broad look at the performance and features compared to the price to determine the value of each mower.
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Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter Review
The 425E Brushcutter is Honda’s top-of-the-range strimmer, with a powerful engine and a range of cutting attachments. If you need a machine that can cut through almost anything in the garden, this is the strimmer for you.
By Ian Bowden October 15, 2018 12:12 pm BST
Key Specifications
What is the Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter?
The Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter is comfortable and easy to use, and designed, as the name suggests, to cut brush. Aimed at professional gardeners and those with lots of land, it is powered by Honda’s 4-stroke GX25T micro engine, one of the most lightweight 4-stroke engines in the world, which drives a six-spline drive shaft (as opposed to a traditional groove key design) for added strength. This engine uses a special type of non-contact bearing, the same as those used by NASA, which is resistant to dust and extremely quiet. It also has a heavy duty shock-resistant transmission unit. The Honda UMK 425E has a straight shaft, bevelled gearbox, a fixed head, and a range of cutting tools.
Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter – design and features
The Honda UMK 425E arrived fully assembled apart from the second handle and the cutter head guard, which had to be attached using an Allen key provided. The 4-stroke engine is the incredibly powerful, clean, reliable GX25T. The machine has a straight shaft with a gearbox at the end and a D-loop handle on the shaft, it has a unique 360-degree lubrication system and can be used through a full 360 degrees for edging.
The Honda UMK 425E is not adjustable for height, and the shaft is not extendable. The D-loop second handle on the shaft has a small range of adjustment – 150 mm – to make the machine comfortable for different users. It is not an easy adjust: you have to use the Allen key supplied in order to loosen and retighten it.
It comes with a strimmer head and an optional three-blade slashing head. You simply unbolt the strimmer head and attach the blade if you want to go into serious undergrowth. There is a range of extra optional blades available to suit a wide variety of tasks. There are also optional hedge-trimmer and pruner attachments.
To edge, you simply turn the machine upside down or on its side. The guard is slightly larger than the one on the Honda UMS 425E Grass Trimmer. It is still very comfortable to swing from left to right.
To start the UMK 425E from cold you push the red start/stop button to ‘start’, then put the choke in the high position. There is a bubble primer below the carburettor, and you press that a few times to bring petrol out of the tank into the carburettor. Then you pull the recoil starter cord vigorously until the engine starts. After the engine has ticked over for about ten seconds you return the choke to the low position; the engine will then settle into a steady, quiet tick over, and is ready to go. Press the yellow safety catch on top of the shaft to ‘on’, then press the yellow throttle trigger under the shaft.
A spark plug wrench is supplied so you can easily change the spark plug. To do this, take the red engine cover off using the Allen key. The spark plug is underneath, and you unscrew it with the special wrench and replace it with a new one, screwing this finger-tight into its seat then tightening with the spanner. Then you put the cover back.
There is an optional padded, adjustable harness that clips on to the top of the shaft and makes the machine much more comfortable to use for long periods.
The spool containing the strimmer cord comes out as one unit, so is very easy to refill and thread. Press the two tabs either side of the strimmer head, withdraw the cap with the spool inside as one unit, take the spool out of the cap, remove the remains of the previous cord, wind new line on, insert the spool back in the cap, then feed the two lines out through the eyelets and snap the whole assembly back into the cutter head.
To change the strimmer head for the three-blade slashing head you insert the supplied Allen key through a hole in the right-hand side of the gearbox head in order to lock the shaft. Then you grasp the strimmer head and unscrew it clockwise; it is a left-hand thread. You then take the cupped spacer – which comes off with the strimmer head – and place it back on the drive shaft, then place the three-blade slashing head on to that spacer and put the smaller spacer (supplied with the slashing head) on top followed by the cup-shaped stabiliser, followed by the locknut. Tighten this with the spanner provided. Finally, you remove the Allen key from the hole in the right-hand side of the gearbox.
Note of caution: most strimmers are 2-stroke, so don’t have a separate oil sump. This 4-stroke does, so you have to remember to check the oil level each time you use it. The machine also comes with protective glasses, which is a nice reminder.
Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter – handling and performance
The beautifully balanced machine was easy for me to hold at the right cutting angle, and at 6ft 5in I didn’t need to stoop at all. When my much shorter girlfriend – 5ft 4 – tried it, she, too, found it light and easy to hold at the correct angle. There was no need for her to hold the engine up as she worked.
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The Honda UMK 425E’s straight, solid driveshaft and angled gearbox mean that it is extremely strong. Its engine is also very easy to start. From cold the recoil starter only took three pulls and when hot, a gentle tug on the starter and away it went. And once the Honda UMK 425E got going it was really fast at cutting. Although it is heavier than comparable cordless machines it felt as if it had minimal vibration too, which is a plus if you suffer from conditions such as arthritis or vibration white finger (an occupational disease of professionals).
The Honda UMK 425E double strimmer cord easily cut through long grass, nettles, mature docks and sappy brambles. (I didn’t try it on very old, thick ones; that was clearly a job for the three-blade slashing head.) Fat hen (Chenopodius album), a common, woody weed which strimmers often find challenging, was chewed up easily by the UMK 425E strimmer head. On full throttle I was scything nearly a two-metre wide swath, swinging left to right, finding that the machine cut through the long grass really easily. Even on half-throttle it still cut through thick grass effortlessly, and this is good for low fuel consumption and quieter running.
You can trim the side of a bank by tilting the UMK 425E, but to do the top you would have to climb up there yourself and use the machine as you would on level ground. With the three-blade cutting head swapped for the strimmer head, the UMK 425E became truly awesome. The three blades cut through everything: short grass, long grass, nettles, brambles. They even sliced through blackthorn saplings up to 20mm thick. Unlike the strimmer head, though, shards of wood were flung quite a distance by the blades, so it is important to make sure other people stand well back while you use them.
The Honda UMK 425E’s 4-stroke engine is much quieter and less smoky than a two-stroke would be, and its gentle purr as it works doesn’t grate like the high-pitched whine of a 2-stroke either. This means it’s far more comfortable to use for long stretches, and good for use in residential areas.
I tried the Honda UMK 425E upside down for edging, and though it worked effectively it is not really what it was designed for, as there isn’t the control to do a really fine job. A smaller strimmer with an angled head would probably give a better result.
Why buy the Honda UMK 425E Brushcutter?
You need the Honda UMK 425E if you have an awful lot of cutting and tough work to do in a large garden, paddock or orchard, or if you are a professional. It is a very good tool indeed, and anyone, of any height, could manage it easily.
Verdict
If you are a professional landscaper, or an amateur with a large garden the the Honda UMK 425E is fautless.
Honda UMK425 B/Bar Brush Cutter
Ideal for the heavy duty residential and commercial user, Honda’s UMK425 Brushcutter is tailored to suit all your needs. Available in either a Loop Handle or a Bike Handle, get the job done with the perfect Honda finish. The Bike Handle is perfect for slashing medium areas and brush cutting scrub, while the Loop Handle is great for trimming garden beds, driveways and brush cutting.
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Ideal for the heavy duty residential and commercial user, Honda’s UMK425 Brushcutter is tailored to suit all your needs. Available in either a Loop Handle or a Bike Handle, get the job done with the perfect Honda finish. The Bike Handle is perfect for slashing medium areas and brush cutting scrub, while the Loop Handle is great for trimming garden beds, driveways and brush cutting.
360° OPERATION
Fully inclinable for every application
UMK425 LOOP HANDLE
Easy Grip Loop Handle for Precise Trimming
ANTI-VIBRATION ENGINE MOUNT
- Bike Handle
- Straight Shaft
- GX25cc powered 4-stroke Engine
- Includes 4 tooth blade kit
- Full operator harness included
Boasting the latest in Honda’s ultra-compact, lightweight, 4-Stroke engines, Honda’s UMK425 Loop and Bike handle Brushcutters offer superb power and more torque than ever before. Powered by Honda’s Generation II GX25 Mini 4-Stroke engine, the UMK425 is designed to deliver commercial-grade power that no 2-stroke competitor can match. And as you’ve come to expect from Honda, the UMK425 famous one pull easy-start system ensures it starts first time, every time. So whether you’re a commercial or domestic user, the UMK425 has the power you need for any application!
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 0.55
Dimensions Height (mm): 430 Length (mm): 1860 Width (mm): 610
Noise Operating Noise Level: 104
Weights Dry Weight (kg): 5.9 (w/o cutting head)
FEATURES Cutting: 4 teeth Standard Cutting Head: Tap Go Head Ergonomics: Bike
Safety Guards: 2 Harness: Full Operator Harness
POWERTRAIN Engine: 1.0 Nm (0.74 lbs ft) at 5,000 rpm Net Power: 0.72kW (1.0HP) at 7,000 rpm Oil Capacity (l): 0.08 Bore Stroke (mm): 35 x 26 Displacement: 25cc Engine: GX25 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91
WARRANTY Warranty: 1 year. commercial Domestic Warranty: 4 years
Honda UMK425L Straight Shaft Brushcutter
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SUPERB POWER
Boasting the latest in Honda’s ultra-compact, lightweight, 4-Stroke engines, Honda’s UMK425 Loop Brushcutter offers superb power and more torque than ever before.
Honda leads the world with revolutionary mini 4-Stroke engines that deliver more power and use less oil than 2-stroke alternatives. The UMK425 Loop is powered by Honda’s new Generation II GX25 Mini 4-Stroke engine delivering commercial-grade power.
And with its auto-decompression, electronic ignition and anti-flood primer system, the UMK425 Loop will start first time, every time, year after year. It’s what you’ve come to expect from Honda.
Revolutionary mini 4-Stroke engines that deliver more power and use less oil.
Uses unleaded fuel so never have to mix oil and fuel again, and it’s environmentally-friendly with low emissions, less noise and low fuel consumption.
With a 360° fully inclinable operation, a comfortable solid drive shaft and a unique anti-vibration engine mount, Honda’s quality extends to your comfort too.
Excellent torque and performance via its Generation II, GX25 mini 4-Stroke engine.
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Ergonomically designed easy-grip bike handle, safety goggles operator harness and the ability to operate across 360°, reducing the workload on your back and shoulders.
Makes tough jobs easy with a 4-tooth metal blade plus a heavy-duty tap-and-go nylon line head.
With a 4-year Domestic Warranty. Also comes with a 3-year Commercial Engine Warranty and 12-month Commercial Frame Warranty, reassuring if you plan to use it for heavy-duty, commercial work. If you have any queries about your Honda product or would like more information, our B.W.Machinery expert team will be more than happy to help you out.
| Model | UMK425L |
| Engine | Honda GX25 |
| Displacement | 25cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 35 x 26mm |
| Maximum Power Output | 0.81W (1.1hp) @ 7000rpm |
| Maximum Torque Output | 1.25N.m @ 5000rpm |
| Lubrication System | Rotary Type (oil mist) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.08 Litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0.55 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1,835 x 325 x 240 (mm) |
| Dry Weight | 5.7 kg (without cutting head) |
| Blade | Optional extra |
| Anti-vibration | Yes |
| Guards | 1 |
| Goggles | Yes |
| Harness | Single Operator Harness |
| Handle Type | Loop |
| Drive Shaft | Solid |
| Manufacturer’s Warranty | 4 Years |
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Bought a chipper online from Kingston Mowers and the experience has been first class. Easy payment, super quick delivery to Northern NSW and a no fuss, can do attitude by Nick and the team. Thanks guys!
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Great service our business in gardening has been going over 35 years and this business wins hands down for service. My masport broke a clutch cable and normally you have to wait weeks. these guys had it in stock and have a huge range of spares. What was a big surprise it was only 25 bucks for the part.
I visited this store recently with the small aim of finding a lawnmower to mow my small backyard. I was not too fussy and did not expect much.However the service I got from Ben Smith (aged 17) was absolutely phenomenal. He even mowed my lawn for me and made me dinner.give him a raise.
Really great customer service at this shop. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I purchased a lawn mower here and Ryan was able to set it up, ready to go on pickup.He set up the warranty and I couldn’t have asked for better customer service. Thank you !
Visited on the weekend. Friendly service and professional advice from Ashley. Recommend a visit for all your mowing needs.
Very fast delivery to Queensland on the Key Start Honda powered Chipper, this machine is excellent, perfect for my large acreage block
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Brilliant customer service. I am a first time customer and Bought a STIHL FS70r, the team got it all ready, filled it with fuel and showed me how to change the spool and operate the equipment. Thank you.
Absolutely Brilliant Customer Service! I was after some Husqvarna parts, got what I wanted and a great deal too.Thanks Rocky, you are a Star.
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If you are looking for a suitable Mower, tools or machinery for your outdoor maintenance, this is your go to place. Please do definitely ask for Nick who’s Mr. Know it all. He’s really courteous and always has a smile on his face. If it’s your first time picking up your equipments this is your place!!
I researched and found that Masport have supply problems and can only supply a 190cc engine to its dealers and instead only have a 161cc engine yet for for the same money!Thanks to my research I found B.W. Machinery whom have the Masport with the 190cc engine, under AL191 part number, and the several dealings I experienced with Ryan who answered all my concerns and confirmed things such as identical engine and nationwide warranty for me not only verbally, but in writing.I ordered on Saturday, and I received the unit on Tuesday! Super fast delivery although its around 7-10 days normally.Took the machine out of the box, filled with oil and petrol, put catcher together and what a beast this AL191 is! It roars. I can’t wait to take it on a run in my yard when grass is due.After so much stress with originally getting a machine with the inferior motor from a Sydney dealer, then taking it back next day, then finding B.W. Machinery where Ryan took all the stress away. He was nothing short of exemplary in his service to me.I ran a national company for 24 years and I want to say how fantastic their service is and consider anyone to give this great business a try and see for yourselves, to witness their service, quality and extremely competitive prices.I very much look forward to recommending to my friends and look forward to dealing with you again.
This place has the cheapest Honda and STIHL equipment in the Melbourne surrounds.The owner is knowledgeable and extremely helpful when picking machinery for the job that needs doing.Servicing of machinery is prompt, well priced and of good quality.While I still keep my eye out on other places, I always come back here for the reasonable prices, knowledge and quality of service.If you’re in the maintenance industry, I honestly don’t know why you’d go anywhere else.
Ordered a few items online. It was dispatched the very next day, but it did get delivered on-time. Called up the store, and the dispatch lady was very understanding and sorted the mess out within a week. Thank you!I hope you guys stop using CouriersPlease for any of your deliveries.
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