Quick Summary

The Husqvarna LC221RH is a self-propelled, gas-powered lawn mower that’s been designed to give great-looking results when you’re mowing your yard or garden – but is it worth buying? We at Best of Machinery have done some digging and put together this Husqvarna LC221RH review & buyers guide to help you understand its strengths, weaknesses and design quirks so you can make/be confident in your purchase decision.

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Key Features

The LC221RH offers a powerful rear-wheel-drive design that’s powered by a heavy-duty gasoline engine mounted to the top of its frame, allowing it to propel itself and take some of the pressure off you without reducing its cutting power or effectiveness. The entire body is mounted in two sets of sturdy wheels that have been tweaked to aid smooth movement and turning, as well as making it capable of dealing with uneven terrain and sudden slopes in any direction, and there’s even a built-in way to adjust the speed settings of the entire mower.

The Premier Cut blades provide a clean, professional feeling to your lawn or garden once it’s been trimmed, making everything look neat and tidy even if you’ve not put much effort in to how your grass looks. The blades are easy to replace and are covered from all sides so you won’t need to worry about any large objects getting under the frame to damage or dull them, especially stones or other obstacles that could slip under a regular mower.

Weighing in at around 80 pounds in total, it’s not too difficult to move the mower around while the engine is turned off, and you’ll even be able to carry it without struggling too much. The engine is fairly quiet and very reliable, making it a great mower for any time of day on both rough and smooth ground, and is incredibly easy to switch on and off.

Pros

• High-quality blades that offer an excellent level of cutting quality.
• Easy-to-use design with a very clear distinction between the engine and the body.
• Versatile wheels that can deal with different types of terrain at almost any angle.
• Storage is easy thanks to the folding handle, and it is light enough to carry around if necessary.

Cons

• The mower doesn’t offer a side discharge, so you’ll have to use either bag-based disposal or mulching.
• As a gas engine, you’ll need to fuel it up before you can use it.

Who is it Suitable For?

This walk-behind mower is great for homeowners and gardeners that are passionate about how their grass looks, regardless of whether it’s for their own personal pride and satisfaction or to make it more suitable for parties and gatherings. The strong engine means that you don’t need to put much effort into pushing the mower along, and has an added benefit of keeping it at a consistent speed, so your garden won’t usually run into the issue of having some areas with better trims than others.

If you’re not keen on having to empty the collection bag every time it fills up, the mulching option can save you plenty of time and effort while also contributing to how natural your garden grass will look. Although it’s not an ultra-heavy, super-durable piece of equipment, the Husqvarna LC221RH balances convenience and power well, slicing through the grass like its air while still being sturdy enough to take on difficult ground and less-than-ideal conditions.

This means that it’s useful for both small yards and open, difficult-to-navigate gardens in the countryside.

Why we like It

The Husqvarna LC221RH is a great tool for tidying up your garden grass, regardless of where you are or how difficult it might seem. The gas engine makes it a much less stressful experience, especially when you’re tired or having to fight against the wind or deal with uncomfortably hot or humid weather, and you don’t need to worry about breaking your entire mower by running over its own power cable.

Best of Machinery can’t make the decision for you, though – the decision is entirely yours in the end, and hopefully, this buyer’s guide can help you make a more informed choice about whether or not the Husqvarna LC221RH is the right mower for you.