YARDMAX YARDMAX 21 in. 170cc 2-in-1 Gas Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower with High Rear Wheels
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YARDMAX
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Gas Powered Push Lawn Mowers
AVERAGE
77
Winnowl Index
Winnowl Verdict
One of the best values for your money, the YARDMAX YARDMAX 21 in. 170cc 2-in-1 Gas Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower with High Rear Wheels gets an AVERAGE (77) Winnowl Index and is a Strong Performance and Strong Value that effectively kills the "brand tax." You are essentially bypassing the "logo tax" for Strong Value and Strong Performance, all backed by a respectable Average Brand Strength. With a Engine Displacement of 170 cc, it sits 15% above the class mean, which suggests you should effectively power through tall fescue and overgrown patches without the engine struggling. This is a recommend buy because you'll get 12% more Performance for the price and is easily the best use of your money.
Market Value Index
Strong
$259.77
Overpriced
Fair
High Value
The Strong Value rating is driven by a $259.77 price that provides 12% better spec-to-dollar efficiency than the class mean.
Performance Rating
Strong
Its Strong Performance level is powered by the Engine Displacement (170 cc), suggesting you should effectively power through tall fescue and overgrown patches without the engine struggling.
Brand Strength
Average
While it isn’t a luxury name, the Average Brand Strength of YARDMAX keeps the Average Brand Trust and Average reliability at the levels you need.
Available At
$259.77
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The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 170 cc | Strong | 16% better | High-torque output. Typically featuring 160cc+ engines, this tier provides a professional-level performance buffer for homeowners who don't mow on a strict schedule. |
| Cutting Width | 21 inches | Average | 1% better | Industry standard width. The 20-21 inch deck is the proven benchmark for push mowers, offering the best ratio of efficiency to physical effort. |
| Warranty | 2 Years | Average | 4% worse | Standard residential backing. This 2-year window is the market average and covers the most likely period for manufacturing issues to surface. |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | 6 settings | Average | Average | Standard precision range. Offers the necessary granularity to transition between low-growth spring and high-growth summer periods. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #2 out of 13.
- Performance Rank: #2 out of 13.
- Winnowl Quadrant: High Value
Strengths
- This model offers the widest Cutting Width in its class at 21 inches, significantly more than the class average of 20.77 inches.
Neutral
- A Cutting Height Adjustment of settings is about average (6 settings) but not as many as the class max of 10 settings.
- A Engine Displacement of cc is about average 146.54 cc but below the class max of 201 cc.
Weaknesses
- Shortest Warranty in its class at 2 Years, well below longest in class at 3 Years.
Comparison
| Name | Winnowl Index | Value | Performance | Brand | Price | Engine Displacement | Cutting Width | Warranty | Cutting Height Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YARDMAX YARDMAX 21 in. 170cc 2-in-1 Gas Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower |
AVERAGE
77
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Strong | Strong | Average | $259.77 | 170 cc | 21 inches | 2 Years | 6 settings |
| BILT HARD 21 Inch Lawn Mower |
STRONG
85
|
Strong | Exceptional | Average | $299.99 | 201 cc | 21 inches | 2 Years | 10 settings |
| Gas Lawn Mower |
ELITE
45
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Exceptional | Strong | Zero | $210.00 | 140 cc | 21 inches | 2 Years | 6 settings |
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