The Best 5 Lawn Mowers Under $500

Buying a good, reliable mower doesn't have to cost you a fortune. If you're looking on the market for a machine that will last without breaking the budget, here are the top 5 mowers for under $500.

1. Toro Recycler Lawn Mower

The Toro Recycler is a king as far as lawn mowers go. The recycling feature of this mower is that it minces the cut grass into a fine particulate that can be used as mulch to nourish the lawn. Along with a two year full coverage warranty, Toro offers another two year warranty that guarantees the mower will start in just a couple of pulls for the first two years or else they'll fix it free of charge. An excellent bargain and guarantee for about $330. www.speedwaysales.com has this item and many more to select from.

2. Poulan Pro Self Propelled Lawn Mower, 22"

The Poulan Pro Self Propelled Lawn Mower is a reliable piece of machine, along with the riding mowers this company offers. One of the defining features about this Poulan mower is the size difference between the front and back tires. The rear tires are a whole 4 inches wider to provide for better flexibility. It's a pretty good price too at only $330. Acehardwaresuperstore.com is a good website to visit for this mower.

3. Craftsman 8.75 Rear Bag Rear Propelled

The Craftsman 8.75 has been touted as being one of the easiest motors to start up. You also get all you'd expect from a typical mower like mulch or bag options, and a standard warranty. Expect to pay about $450 at most online stores including Sears.

4. Brill Razorcut 38 Push Reel Lawn Mower

This mower will take you way, way back. But don't let the old-time look fool you. These mowers have been redesigned to get the job done. Fitted with 5 durable blades, the Razorcut 38 can rival many motorized mowers in versatility and lifetime. This mower only weighs 17 pounds, will never require fuel, priming or oil, and is environmentally friendly. The best part is it's only $250 dollars. Check out ecooutfitter.com.

5. TB83K XP with Kohler engine

This is another self propelled mower to make the work a little easier. It also comes with the option between making mulch, bagging or side discharge. For more comfort an ergonomic handle has been applied to this one. The TB83K XP comes with all that and a two year warranty for about $360. Visit troybilt.com for more information.