Craftsman 6.25 Torque 22 inch deck-Self Propelled

by Lisa S.
(Lake Charles, LA)

I purchased my lawnmower at the beginning of the summer (2008). I wanted a lawnmower that came from a reliable company and that would be easy for me to use. I have a good portion of grass I have to cut (2 acres) and I wanted a push mower that I could use with very little strain on myself.

I decided to purchase this lawnmower due to the fact that it was self-propelled and it had the 12” high rear wheels that were supposed to make it easier to navigate over uneven terrain. So far, I'm relatively pleased with the results.

The lawnmower was very easy to assemble out of the box. It is however, extremely heavy, so if you are a small person or not very strong, you may have a hard time getting it maneuvered around to assemble it. The mulching plate and bag attachments are easily removed or put into place, so changing them out is not a problem depending on your desires.

Pushing the lawnmower is a dream..for the most part. On even terrain, I can handle the mower with just one hand. It pulls along on it's own with no problem and there is very little strain involved. The only problem I find is that holding down the throttle bar and self-propelled handle are difficult for those with small hands, or very little hand strength.

The lawnmower is also extremely heavy, so in those areas where you have to maneuver the mower yourself and cannot use the self-propelled feature, it can be a bit difficult. It also does not maneuver very easy on uneven ground, so if you have even small divets or bumps in your yard, it can be difficult to get the mower over them.

Even so, I would highly recommend this lawnmower. It is very powerful and has no problem cutting through thick or tall grass. If your yard is extremely bumpy it may not be a great lawnmower choice for you, but otherwise it is a high quality lawnmower that is well worth it's price.