Echo LM-2116SP

If you've got a residential lawn that deserves more than a bargain-bin push mower, the Echo LM-2116SP is worth a serious look. It's a self-propelled gas mower built for homeowners who want reliable performance, easy starting, and the flexibility to mow how they want — bag it, mulch it, or discharge it to the side.

The 163cc Briggs & Stratton EXi725 engine with ReadyStart® technology means you pull the cord and it starts — no priming, no choking, no standing in the rain yanking the handle. That might sound like a small thing until you've owned a mower that made you work for it. In Pacific Northwest conditions, where mornings are damp and temperatures swing seasonally, a dependable start makes a real difference.

The SpeedAdapt System™ automatically adjusts the self-propel speed to match your walking pace — up to 3.5 MPH. That means the mower moves with you rather than pulling you along or lagging behind. Paired with ball-bearing supported wheels (11 in. rear, 8 in. front), this mower handles terrain changes and turns without fighting you.

The seven-position single-point height adjustment moves all four wheels simultaneously from 1.25 in. to 4.0 in. with one motion. When you hit a rough patch, or when spring growth gets ahead of you, you raise the deck in seconds and keep moving.

The 3-in-1 blade design gives you mulching, bagging, or side discharge — whatever the conditions call for. The 2.3-bushel bag holds enough clippings to cover most yards before you need to empty it. The 21 in. heavy-duty steel deck cuts a solid swath each pass, so you're not making more passes than necessary.