Craftsman M105 21" 140cc Gas Push Mower (CMXGMAM2703840) review

The M105 is the simplest mower on this list and the one to look at if the budget is the main limit. Craftsman builds it in Tupelo, Mississippi, with a 140cc Craftsman engine that has an auto-choke, so there is no primer to pump. The 21 in deck side discharges, mulches or rear bags, and the bagger and mulch kit are in the box along with engine oil. Height adjusts through two levers across six positions from 1.25 to 3.75 in, and 8 in rear wheels help on rough ground. Craftsman recommends it for yards up to 1/4 acre and covers it with a 2-year limited warranty. There is no self-propel, so slopes and larger lawns are work, and the 3.75 in maximum height is the lowest here. Craftsman's own page does not show a price because it sells through Lowe's, Ace Hardware and Amazon, so we could not verify one. Check those retailers before you compare it with the Toro 21462.

Who it is for

small yards up to 1/4 acre on the lowest budget

Price

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Key features

• 140cc Craftsman engine with auto-choke
• 21 in 3-in-1 deck: side discharge, mulch or rear bag
• Dual-lever 6-position height adjustment from 1.25 to 3.75 in
• 8 in rear wheels and an adjustable loop handle
• Bagger and mulch kit included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Bagger, mulch kit and engine oil come in the box
• Strength: Made in the USA with global materials in Tupelo, Mississippi
• Strength: Simplest design here, with no battery to replace
• Weakness: Push mower with no self-propel
• Weakness: Lowest maximum cutting height here at 3.75 in
• Weakness: Craftsman sells through Lowe's, Ace Hardware and Amazon and shows no price on its own site

Key facts

• Engine: 140cc Craftsman, auto-choke
• Deck: 21 in, 3-in-1
• Height of cut: 6 positions, 1.25 to 3.75 in
• Yard size: Up to 1/4 acre
• Warranty: 2-year limited

Where it ranks

Craftsman M105 21" 140cc Gas Push Mower (CMXGMAM2703840) is No. 8 in our Best Lawn Mowers verdict.