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DB8621P vs Super Recycler

DB8621P vs Super Recycler compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

DB8621P vs Super Recycler
PowerSmart DB8621P Toro Super Recycler
Our rating 3.1 4.0
Performance 3.0 4.0
Build quality 2.5 4.5
Reliability 3.0 4.0
Value for money 4.0 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 3.0 4.0
Features 3.0 4.0
Price $269.99 $749
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine 144 cc gas engine (maker not stated on page) Briggs & Stratton EXi 163 cc (21565, 21563) or EXi 190 cc (21564)
Displacement 144 cc 163 or 190 cc single-cylinder
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission None (push) Personal Pace Auto Drive
Drive Push, not self-propelled Self-propel, rear-wheel, speed follows your pace
Deck size 21 in. 21 in.
Deck construction ST14 steel Cast aluminum
Cutting height 1.5 to 3.9 in. 1.0 to 4.0 in., 4-point adjustment
Blades — Dual blade with accelerator
Discharge 3-in-1: mulching, side discharge or rear bag Mulch and bag standard; side discharge chute not included
Top speed — Up to 4.0 mph
Front tires — 8 in.
Rear tires — 10 in.
Weight — 83 to 92 lb
Recommended property size Not stated by PowerSmart Up to 1/2 acre
Model number DB8621P —
Bag capacity 15.8 gal —
Mode Mulch, side or bag —
Drive Push —
Torque (gross) — 7.25 ft-lb (163 cc), 8.75 ft-lb (190 cc)
Bag — 1.8 bushel
Storage — SmartStow vertical
Start — Pull (21565, 21563), electric (21564)
Verdict On paper the DB8621P is a bargain 21-inch push mower with a large 15.8-gal bag and 3-in-1 flexibility. Missing spec detail and an unstated warranty are the main drawbacks.
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The Super Recycler is the best gas Recycler for people who want a corrosion-proof deck and a longer warranty. Its price is high for a half-acre mower.
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