Craftsman 190cc 21" Briggs & Stratton Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower
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Craftsman 190cc 21" Briggs & Stratton Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower Reviews


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4.31 of 5 (by 55 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 80% of reviewers recommend (44 out of 55)

Pros
  • easy starting (31)
  • low price (25)
  • it's a craftsman (21)
  • powerful (19)
  • great looks (14)
  • its light (13)
Cons
  • none so far (9)
  • discharge clumps in thick tall grass (6)
  • chokes on tall grass (5)
  • doesnt turn well in small places (4)
  • bags way to small (4)
  • i did buy it first (2)
  • self propelled wheels stopped workin (2)
  • none (1)
  • loud (1)
  • bit heavy (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“The Craftsman 625 21"cut is the best mower I've ever owned.”

I have no shed, and this mower has been parked under my deck for 15 months, including the coldest winter North Carolina has ever seen, including several snowy events.  I just checked the oil, changed the filter, added gas, and fired it up for the first time since September 2009 and it is running like...

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Posted on May 24, 2010
Most Helpful Critical Review

“entire motor jumped out of mower frame”

I bought this mower in 2006 from SEARS.Within the first year the bag had a tear and SEARS replaced fairly quickly.From then on the mower seemed louder and louder,didn't bother me much.Had to change the spark plugs and filters often.Stopped using the bag because its fairly small for my yard and time to...

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Posted on Jul 07, 2010

Craftsman 190cc 21" Briggs & Stratton... Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 55 in total

“Works great”

Bought one of these several years ago, can't remember how many seasons it's been through but it just keeps on cutting. I have a riding mower but go to this most of the time to get a bit of a workout in. I have mowed as much as an acre with it. Leaves the grass smooth and manicured and the bag collects extremely well. Only con is the discharge with or without bag gets clogged easily when grass is damp.
Posted on Dec 01, 2009

“Mulches Leaves Well”

Bought a simple Sears walk behind mower for our heavily shaded, half acre, lot back in 1982.  About $130.00 with side discharge grass catcher.  It was retired several years later, used only for trimming, and lately for high weeds and abusive clearing chores.  Yes, it's still working!

I bought this model strictly for fall leaf mulching.  Paid far less than the current $199.00 price.  I figured I'd return it if it wasn't up to the task...  I still own it, because it does the job just fine.  Starts like a dream, unlike my 27 year old unit.  I expect to be using this mower just as long as my...

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Posted on Nov 01, 2009

“Model 917.376673. Mower good, repair warranty stinks.”

When purchasing the mower I was talked into purchasing a repair warranty.  Mower is great but after limited use it would not start.  Taking the mower in for service I was told it had to be "sent off" for repairs and that it would take "several weeks" for it to be returned.  After more than a month news came that mower was ready to be picked up.  If Sears is going to sell a repair warranty they should have a contract with a local repairer like other brands.  How is lawn care going to be done when your mower is down for an extended period?  I will not make this mistake again; I will search...

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Posted on Oct 28, 2009

“I have no regrets.”

 My first push mower was a very basic and simple mower.  Now that I finally purchased this one, I feel powerful.  If doesn't choke on tall grass.  It starts easy.  The bag comes out and goes back in easily.  The gas tank is big enough that I don't need to add more gas half way through.  The oil dispenser is convenient located for oil replacement.  I'm very satisfied with this push mower.
Posted on Oct 27, 2009

“Nothing fancy, works as promised.”

This lawnmower replaces one I had for 20 years. It appears to be an improved version of the older model, with one exception. The motor is more powerful. I'm looking forward to that as the older one would bog down easily with the longer grass in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. (I originally was cutting Bermuda grass.) It starts quickly and is easy to push and maneuver. I like the longer, taller push handle. The mulching is good, not great, and clumps of grass are occasionally left behind, especially when making turns. The interior of the mowing deck stays cleaner, and is easier to wash out. I have...

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Posted on Sep 29, 2009

“Nice Mower”

I like this lawn Mower but the second time I used it, the spark plug went out, so make sure you check the plugs frequently.
Posted on Mar 08, 2010

“Craftsman #38901 Rear Bag Push Mower 3 in 1. Works Great!”

My daughter bought her first house and I gave her my old mower, so I was in the market for a new one. Bought this mower on July 14, 2009. Easy setup and good price. Checked a lot of reviews on line for this and other mowers and this one looked to be the best value for the price. It has worked great so far. It has started every time on the first pull and has never bogged down or died in heavier grass. I set mine up for side discharge right out of the box, so I have not tried the rear bagging yet. It does allow a small amount of dirt and clippings to escape around the rear bag cover plate, but I...

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Posted on Aug 15, 2009

“It is what it is...”

I went to Home Depot and looked at their mowers. IF the cost was >$180, I wouldn't have purchased it. I bought the model with the smaller wheels. The larger wheels probably make pushing a little easier. I'm female in reasonable shape and @55 years old. Fortunately, my yard is small. I like the size of the bag because it fits into my brown recycle bag for easy emptying. I'm disappointed with the inability of the mower to do a better job getting the cut grass into the bag, though. Also, as many stated, the parts (body) is flimsy. I am concerned about the longevity. It started right up, the engine... read full review »
Posted on Aug 05, 2009

“Great Value”

I bought an off-brand mower from Home Depot, and after seeing this mower go on sale--with a Briggs engine, more torque, nicer bag, and overall better look (did I mention the Craftsman name???) promptly returned it and picked up the Craftsman. It's been great. It's also not too heavy to lug up and down hills if that's a consideration. A good accessory would be the Craftsman lawnmower cover. I picked one up and it fits very well, if a little snug.
Posted on Jul 29, 2009

“Decent mower”

I haven't used a new mover in about 10 years or so, so I don't have much to compare this purchase to. I purchased my new mover a month ago, and have used it a handful of times now. The assembly was extremely simple, and the mower starts easily on the first or second pull after priming 4 or 5 times. The mower has plenty of power. It only bogs down a little in the thickest of grass in my yard. On the negative side, the grass really clumps up underneath the mower and on the wheels, and has to be scraped off after each mowing. However, I'm not sure if this is because I have new grass in my yard, which... read full review »
Posted on Jul 22, 2009

“Good Mower”

This lawn mower works well in all conditions. I try not to mow when the grass is wet but have done it once or twice with the need to get the grass cut, I used the bag for this and the lawn mower worked as it should, no clumping, no clogging. My lawn also has several side hills which challenge mowers with large rear wheels, this mower had no problem with any of the different terrains my yard has to offer. This mower starts with one pull every time and is easy to convert from mulching to bag or side discharge. My one disappointment with this mower is that is does not have the nine position height... read full review »
Posted on Jul 14, 2009

“Great Value”

I never owned a mower before and I did a lot of research before buying this one. This is a great mower. Assembly took 2 minutes and after pouring in the oil and gas I pumped the primer 4x and it started on the first try. It took me 3 tries to get the right height but the adjusting was fairly easy. The mower restarted each time without a full pull. The mower tackled my mulching problem with ease and turning on the incline was not a problem. My only gripe is that the bag is on the small size and I have to empty it 4x to do my small yard.
Posted on Jun 15, 2009

“Excellent Mower!!!!!!”

Recently moved to a new house. The yard had not been mowed in at least 3 months. I took the mower out of the box, added the oil, filled the gas tank, primed it, pulled the cord once and bam, I was mowing in no time. This mower handled the jungle I had to cut with absolutely NO problems. There is nothing wrong with the quality of this mower. Like anything in life, if you take care of it, it will last!
Posted on Nov 17, 2009

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