The highest-rated Toro zero-turn riding mower is the gas-powered TimeCutter MAX 54-inch 23-HP V-twin model. It has a 4.3-star rating out of 5 at both Lowe's ($3,999) and Tractor Supply ($3,999.99 ...

A small- to medium-sized yard is well-served by a walk-behind mower. ... true gas-engine mower. The Toro 21-inch Super Recycler is easy to start and features a powerful 163cc Briggs & Stratton engine.