The 5 Best 22-Inch-Class Lawn Mowers for Medium Yards, Gas and Cordless, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 201cc engine, variable-speed self-propel and mulch, bag or side discharge on a 22 inch deck.

The SENIX has a 22 inch deck, a 201cc gas engine, variable-speed self-propelled drive and 3-in-1 discharge for mulching, bagging or side discharge. It sits in the $200 to $500 bracket.

Variable-speed drive is the feature that matters for comfort: you set the pace instead of fighting a single speed, which tires people on slopes and around obstacles. The 201cc engine is the largest here and handles tall, thick grass. It wins because it covers every option a medium yard needs.

Buy it if you have a half-acre or more. Skip it if you want a quiet start.

Deck

22 inch

Engine

201cc gas

Drive

Variable-speed self-propelled

Discharge

3-in-1

Our verdict: A 21 inch self-propelled cordless mower on the 56V platform, with battery and charger included.

The EGO LM2134SP-2 has a 21 inch deck, self-propelled drive, a 56V battery platform, and a battery and charger in the box. It sits in the $500 and above bracket.

The 56V platform is among the strongest cordless systems for cutting power, and EGO batteries power a whole range of yard tools. Push-button starting removes pull cords and fuel. It ranks second because it costs more than the gas mowers and the listing gives no run time.

Buy it if you want quiet, low-maintenance mowing. Skip it if your lawn is large and you lack spare batteries.

Deck

21 inch

Platform

56V

Drive

Self-propelled

Included

Battery and charger

Our verdict: A no-frills gas mower that drives itself, priced in the middle of the field.

Power here comes from a 170cc gas engine under a 22 inch deck, with a drive wheel to share the pushing. It sits in the $200 to $500 bracket.

It is the plain gas option: enough engine for normal grass and a self-propel that spares your legs. It ranks third because the SENIX adds variable speed and 3-in-1 discharge for a similar bracket, and this listing names neither.

Buy it if you want straightforward gas power. Skip it if you want discharge options.

Deck

22 inch

Engine

170cc gas

Drive

Self-propelled

Bracket

$200 to $500

Our verdict: An 80V cordless push mower with a 4.0Ah battery and charger included.

The Greenworks has a 21 inch deck, an 80V battery platform, and a 4.0Ah battery and charger. It is a push mower, not self-propelled. It sits in the $200 to $500 bracket.

80V is the highest voltage here, which suggests strong cutting power. Being a push mower keeps weight and cost down. It ranks fourth because a push model asks more of you on a medium yard.

Buy it if you have a flat, moderate lawn. Skip it if you have slopes.

Deck

21 inch

Platform

80V

Battery

4.0Ah and charger

Drive

Push

Our verdict: A 40V cordless mower with a 21 inch deck and mulch, bag or side discharge.

The Worx WG752 has a 21 inch deck, a 40V battery platform and 3-in-1 discharge. It sits in the $200 to $500 bracket.

The 40V platform is the lowest voltage here, which suits smaller lawns. The 3-in-1 discharge gives flexibility. It ranks last because the listing gives no drive type and no battery or charger detail.

Buy it if you have a small yard and want options. Skip it if you want a large lawn cleared in one go.

Deck

21 inch

Platform

40V

Discharge

3-in-1

Bracket

$200 to $500