YARDMAX 22 in. 201cc Select PACE 6 Speed CVT High Wheel FWD 3-in-1 Gas Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower, Black (YG2860)
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$359.99
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX YG2860 differentiates itself in the value self-propelled segment on the strength of its continuously variable transmission. Verified-purchase reviewers at homedepot.com and lowes.com repeatedly praise being able to dial pace to walking speed without preset gears, and the 201cc engine pulls confidently through thick grass according to multiple retailer reviews. An r/lawncare thread on this specific model is positive, and one r/lawnmowers commenter reports three years of trouble-free service.
What reviewers liked
- CVT self-propel is genuinely differentiated in the value segment per r/lawncare and retailer reviewers
- 201cc engine is the largest among the gas picks here and reviewers say it powers through thick grass
- Single-lever height adjustment praised across homedepot.com reviews
- Three-year ownership reports on r/lawnmowers are positive on cut quality
Where it falls short
- r/lawnmowers commenters specifically flag plastic tires splitting and being expensive to replace
- Other long-term owners report deck pulleys clogging with grass and recurring repair costs
- Heavier than 21-inch competitors due to the 22" deck and larger engine
- No high-trust lab review in the supplied signals to corroborate the durability claims
Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX YG2860 differentiates itself in the value self-propelled segment on the strength of its continuously variable transmission. Verified-purchase reviewers at homedepot.com and lowes.com repeatedly praise being able to dial pace to walking speed without preset gears, and the 201cc engine pulls confidently through thick grass according to multiple retailer reviews. An r/lawncare thread on this specific model is positive, and one r/lawnmowers commenter reports three years of trouble-free service.
The disagreement among reviewers is about durability of the wheels and drive system. One r/lawnmowers owner specifically calls out plastic tires splitting and needing replacement twice at $40 a pop; another reports the pulleys filling with grass and yearly $100 repair costs after two years. Verified-purchase reviewers on walmart.com and homedepot.com generally don't surface these problems in the first season, so this reads as a longer-term concern reviewers should weigh against the engine size and CVT convenience.
- Highlight 1
- Exclusive and industry-leading CVT (Continuously variable transmission) offers superior speed variability to adjust the mower pace to your walking speed by simply selecting the 6-speed shift lever
- Highlight 2
- Exclusive rubber tires with aggressive spiked tread pattern significantly increase overall traction and maneuverability
- Highlight 3
- Starting made easier with the automatic choke system, no need to prime or choke the engine
- Highlight 4
- Quickly clean the underside of the cutting deck with the deck cleanout port
- Highlight 5
- Single-lever deck adjustment for quickly setting your mow height
My only complaint is the plastic tires split! I replaced them twice at $40 a pop through Yardmax. I then found a knock off on Amazon that's $25 ...
If it works, it works. There's not much to a mower and most of the time issues come down to dirty carb or bad gas.
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