The Best Cylinder Lawn Mowers

Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower

• The top selling manual cylinder lawn mower on Amazon is the Scotts 2000-20 20-inch Classic Push Reel, according to GALT Home. It has 10-inch dual wheels that feature durable, rubber tires to make it easier to push. Select from as many as nine different grass height settings, which provide an array of options for the perfect manicured lawn. The cylinder lawn mower is equipped with five steel blades. Consumers give these mowers high reviews for value and performance. The one downside is that it does not come with a grass catcher to contain trimmings. It sells for just over $100.

Great States Cylinder Mowers

• Great States cylinder mowers receive high ratings for price and quality, states GALT Home. These mowers are available in multiple widths ranging from 14 to 18 inches--ideal for small lawns. They have heat-treated blades that effectively rotate to cut grass as you push them across your lawn. The mower has T-shaped handles that enable you to maneuver it with ease. A Great States 304-14 14-inch width lawn mower costs about $80 with longer widths priced slightly higher.

Qualcast Elan 32 Electric

• The Qualcast Elan 32 Electric cylinder lawn mower is rated among the best electric cylinder mowers by The Top Ten Site.com. Consumers give it a 3.5 of 5 stars for overall value and performance. It features four cutting blades and seven different cutting heights for maximum versatility in lawn care. Its electrical cord stretches up to 49 feet in length, allowing you to reach all four corners of a small or medium-size lawn with relative ease. It includes a grass catcher to trap trimmings for convenient disposal. The handles also collapse to make for trouble-free storage. Qualcast Elan also offers a 5-year warranty that covers part replacement. The lawn mower sells for $140.

Tip

• When choosing a cylinder lawn mower, consider price, lawn size, ease of use and the quality of cut you expect from your lawn mower. Although the unique circulating blades of a cylinder lawn mower typically produce a better cut lawn than a rotary mower, cylinder lawn mowers are also more expensive.