Many people seeking to understand various lawn tools need a frame of reference for cost and power comparisons across types of lawn equipment. In this post, we will reference all types of residential lawn equipment to gather a reference resource for all savvy shoppers. Let’s get started!
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Jump ahead:
- Push mowers
- Riding mowers
- Lawn service cost in 2022
- Electric blowers
- Gas blowers
- Backpack blowers
- Electric trimmers
- Gas trimmers
- Electric pressure washers
- Gas pressure washers
- Dethatchers
Statistics about push mowers
When it comes to push mowers, there are really three main types of power sources:
- Battery-powered push mowers: These mowers are powered by a battery and can be easily re-charged and stored. Battery-powered mowers are typically less expensive, easier to store and maintain, and better suited for small yards.
- Gas-powered push mowers: These mowers are gasoline-powered and rely on refills, just like a car. Gas-powered push mowers tend to last much longer than electric mowers, but require yearly maintenance.
- Corded electric push mowers: Corded push mowers tend to be very similar to battery-powered mowers, except require a long extension cord for power. Be careful not to run it over with the blade!
The average cost of push mowers in 2022
Push mowers range in cost depending on how they are powered, the size of their engine, and the width of their cutting deck. Push mowers are one of the most popular types of mowers because most folks have relatively small yards.
As the rise of townhomes have grown, the small little yards associated with them can be easily taken care of with a small electric mower. Sun Joe offers a ton of these, but also has competition with Greenworks, Ryobi, and a handful of others.
Battery powered mower cost 2022
The average cost of a battery-powered push mower in 2022 is about $300, but can range from $75 – $550 depending on size and features.
Some of the battery powered push mowers we have reviewed are:
- Dewalt Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
- Greenworks Cordless Lawn mower
- Ryobi 40V lawn mower
- Great to get the tool-only version on Amazon if you have the battery
Interested in other electric mowers? Check out our list of Top 13 Best Electric Mowers for Small Yards in 2022.
Average cost of a gas push mower in 2022
The average cost of a gas-powered push mower in 2022 is about $250, but can range from $170 – $400.
Some of the gas-powered push mowers we have reviewed are:
- Toro Recycler Mower
- Honda HRN lawn mower
- Troy-Bilt TB160 (my first mower)
- Got it on amazon like a true millennial
Average cost of an electric mower in 2022
The average cost of a corded electric push mower in 2022 is about $150, but can range from $70 to $200.
The average cost of a riding mower in 2022 (Lawn Tractor + Zero-Turn)
Riding mowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The two you will recognize the most are lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers.
Lawn tractors vs. zero-turn mowers
Lawn tractors tend to have a steering wheel where the engine sits between your legs. Zero-turn mowers have levers that help steer the mower.
Lawn tractors are best for yards that are between ½ of an acre and 1.5 acres. Zero-turn mowers are great for those with 1.5 acres and above.
Lawn tractor costs in 2022
The average cost of a lawn tractor in 2022 is about $2,300, but can range between $2,000 and $4,200.
Most lawn tractors sit right around the $2,000 to $3,000 range, but some newer electric lawn tractors can cost over $4,000.
Lawn tractors vary in price depending on their engine horsepower and their cutting width. As you would expect, larger engines and larger cutting decks increase the price of the lawn tractor.
Some of the lawn tractors that we have reviewed are:
Zero-turn mower costs in 2022
The average cost of a zero-turn mower in 2022 is about $4,500, but can range from $2,900 to $5,300. Zero-turn mowers range in price depending on the features and the size of the mower.
Commercial zero-turn mowers can run as high as $10,000 in 2022.
Some popular zero-turn mowers that we have reviewed include
The average cost of a lawn service in 2022
The average cost of a lawn mowing service in 2022 is about $60 for lots < 10,000 sq. ft.
The average cost of a lawn mowing service for yards between 10,000 sq. ft and ½ acre is about $100 in 2022.
The average cost of a lawn mowing service for an acre is $150-200 in 2022.
As a reminder, lawn service usually comes every week or every other week during peak season. These costs can add up extremely quickly, making do-it-yourself lawn mowing easily the most affordable option.
Leaf blowers: A 2022 guide to cost and choice
Leaf blowers come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from some that seem to have the power of a hair blower to others that can send a sailboat across the Atlantic. When it comes to leaf blowers, there are three main types: handheld electric, handheld gasoline, and backpack blowers.
Handheld electric blowers are slightly more expensive than gas blowers and are often the least powerful. There are a few exceptions, but these hold true.
Who should buy an electric blower?
Electric blowers are great for those looking for quick, small jobs around the yard. This would include blowing out the garage, blowing off the driveway or back deck, or collecting leaves for a smaller yard.
Electric blowers have a huge upside in that they are very easy to start and maintain, only requiring a charged battery to begin the work
Average cost of an electric leaf blower in 2022
The average cost of an electric leaf blower in 2022 is $175, but can range from $70 to $350 depending on the quality.
Some of our favorite electric leaf blowers include:
Who should buy a gas leaf blower?
Handheld gasoline blowers provide a step up in power, but often require air filter changes and other minorly inconvenient maintenance. Gas blowers are great for people who have up to an acre or so of land and feel comfortable walking around and using the blower.
Likewise, gas blowers are great for folks who receive a significant amount of leaves, regardless of lawn size. Gas blowers can help move leaves off of your yard much more quickly and will leave less wet leaves stuck behind.
Average cost of a gas leaf blower in 2022
Gas blowers cost about $150, but range from $100 – $250 depending on size and power.
One of our favorite handheld gas blowers that we have reviewed is the Husqvarna 125B. This blower has an attachment on the end that can provide a super concentrated stream of air, with the ability to blow anything away.
We also love the Stihl BG 86 C – check out our video review on YouTube!
Who should buy a backpack blower?
Backpack blowers are the most powerful, expensive, and loudest blowers on the market. These are made popular by commercial landscapers, but anyone with an acre or above could majorly benefit from these.
Backpack blowers provide very high amounts of power and come with the added comfort of straps, advanced features, and an easy to use handle.
Average cost of a backpack blower in 2022
Backpack blowers will run you about $350 in 2022, but can range from $250 to $750 depending on the size and power.
Some of our favorite backpack blower reviews include:
Trimmers or Weed Eaters costs in 2022
Trimmers, lovingly known as weed eaters, are tools used to cut grass precisely. These are often used in harder to reach areas, to clear brush, or to fine tune the edges of a property.
Trimmers come in both gas and electric powered forms, with electric becoming more popular. Electric trimmers are very easy to use, but can be less powerful. A plus side to electric trimmers is that they often come with multiple interchangeable heads, allowing for edger, blower, and hedge trimmer attachments to all fit the same body.
Gas trimmers provide relentless, reliable power and are often used by those with bigger yards and of course, commercial landscapers.
Average cost of an electric trimmer in 2022
The average cost of an electric trimmer in 2022 is about $170, but can range from $25 to $650 Some of the more popular brands include Ryobi, Black + Decker, and Sun Joe.
Some of our electric trimmer reviews can be found here:
Average cost of a gas trimmer in 2022
The average cost of a gas trimmer in 2022 is about $180, but ranges from $150 to $430 depending on power and included attachments.
Some of our favorite gas trimmer reviews are below:
Pressure washer costs in 2022
Pressure washers come in two major forms: gas and electric. Electric pressure washers tend to have less power and lower reliability. Gas pressure washers are more powerful and can get extremely pricey.
Who should buy an electric pressure washer?
Electric pressure washers are great for people who are doing lighter jobs. The perfect person to buy an electric pressure washer is someone looking to clean their windows, their car or boat, or garage door.
Electric pressure washers are less expensive and relatively easy to use. If you are looking to blast away all of the grime from your long driveway, electric pressure washers will not be the best choice for you.
Average cost of an electric pressure washer in 2022
The average cost of an electric pressure washer is about $190, but ranges from $60 to $300 depending on power and size.
Some of our favorite electric pressure washers include:
Who should buy a gas pressure washer?
Gas pressure washers are great for all of the same reasons as an electric pressure washer, but can also remove paint, blast dirt and grime off of old surfaces, and more.
Gas pressure washers have serious power, but are also pretty loud. They will be more reliable, but also require a little bit of maintenance.
Average cost of a gas pressure washer in 2022
The average cost of a gas pressure washer in 2022 is about $400, but can range from $250 to $1,000 depending on power.
Some of our favorite gas pressure washers include:
Dethatcher costs in 2022
Dethatchers are lawn tools that pull up thatch, or dead grass, from the bottom of your yard. Thatch forms over time and can suffocate your soil, leaving poor conditions for your healthy grass to grow.
Many people dethatch their lawns before they aerate and seed in the fall. Dethatchers have grown in popularity. They are often electric, corded devices that replace the traditional dethatching rakes.
Dethatchers typically come corded, meaning you need a long extension cord to operate them in your yard. They are not a danger to your cord like a normal mower, but actually have small metal tines. The tines stick out (kind of like the metal springs in a chip bag clip), and kick up the thatch from the soil.
Average cost of a dethatcher in 2022
The average dethatcher will cost about $150, but ranges from $130 to $200 depending on the width of the machine.
Two of our favorite dethatcher reviews are below:
- Sun Joe Dethatcher
- Greenworks Dethatcher
- And of course we match these against each other in this post
