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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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX 22-inch's calling card is its Select PACE CVT drive, which mainstream review videos and the Amazon listing describe as letting you match the mower's pace to your walking speed via a 6-speed lever. Walmart reviewers highlight quick 10–15 minute assembly, ample 201cc power and good value, and an r/lawnmowers owner called a sibling model 'a tank' that mulched two-weeks-overgrown grass 'with no bog down at all.' The disagreement is sharp on ergonomics. A Home Depot verified-purchase reviewer warned the mower is 'EXTREMELY heavy,' left them 'exhausted,' and was 'not very maneuverable,' and multiple r/lawnmowers posts flag a recurring failure: plastic tires that split and cost about $40 each to replace through Yardmax.
What reviewers liked
- CVT variable-speed drive praised for matching walking pace
- Wide 22-inch deck and 201cc engine power through overgrown grass
- Quick assembly and strong value per Walmart reviewers
Where it falls short
- Home Depot reviewer calls it extremely heavy and hard to maneuver
- r/lawnmowers users report plastic wheels splitting and costly replacements
- Front-wheel drive reduces traction when tilting the deck
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Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX 22-inch's calling card is its Select PACE CVT drive, which mainstream review videos and the Amazon listing describe as letting you match the mower's pace to your walking speed via a 6-speed lever. Walmart reviewers highlight quick 10–15 minute assembly, ample 201cc power and good value, and an r/lawnmowers owner called a sibling model 'a tank' that mulched two-weeks-overgrown grass 'with no bog down at all.'
The disagreement is sharp on ergonomics. A Home Depot verified-purchase reviewer warned the mower is 'EXTREMELY heavy,' left them 'exhausted,' and was 'not very maneuverable,' and multiple r/lawnmowers posts flag a recurring failure: plastic tires that split and cost about $40 each to replace through Yardmax. Some buyers also question whether the self-propel actually changes speed as advertised. The CVT and power earn it the self-propelled slot, but the weight and wheel complaints keep the score in check.
- 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
- Exclusive rubber tires with aggressive spiked tread pattern significantly increase overall traction and maneuverability
- Starting made easier with the automatic choke system, no need to prime or choke the engine
- Quickly clean the underside of the cutting deck with the deck cleanout port
- Single-lever deck adjustment for quickly setting your mow height
And in spite of the claims, I'm not yet convinced they actually have as much power or will cut as smoothly as a gas mower, and using the self- ...
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 ...
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