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DB8621P vs TB230

DB8621P vs TB230 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

DB8621P vs TB230
PowerSmart DB8621P Troy-Bilt TB230
Our rating 3.1 3.8
Performance 3.0 4.0
Build quality 2.5 3.5
Reliability 3.0 3.5
Value for money 4.0 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 3.0 4.0
Features 3.0 4.0
Price $269.99 $480
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower — 0 HP
Engine 144 cc gas engine (maker not stated on page) 163 cc OHV single-cylinder (Briggs & Stratton 725EX or Troy-Bilt, by version)
Displacement 144 cc 163 cc, 1 cylinder
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission None (push) Variable-speed self-propelled
Drive Push, not self-propelled Front-wheel drive
Deck size 21 in. 21 in
Deck construction ST14 steel Steel, TriAction, 3-in-1, deck wash adaptor
Cutting height 1.5 to 3.9 in. Adjustable; see Troy-Bilt spec sheet
Blades — Single TriAction blade
Discharge 3-in-1: mulching, side discharge or rear bag Side discharge, rear bag or mulch
Top speed — Variable walking pace
Turning radius — N/A (walk-behind)
Front tires — 7 to 8 in
Rear tires — 11 in (some versions 8 in)
Weight — Not published by Troy-Bilt
Dimensions — 21-in. deck; see Troy-Bilt spec sheet for overall size
Fuel capacity — About 0.25 gal (retailer listing)
Recommended property size Not stated by PowerSmart Small to medium yards, gentle slopes
Model number DB8621P —
Bag capacity 15.8 gal —
Mode Mulch, side or bag —
Drive Push —
Cutting system — TriAction
Deck wash — Yes
Drive control — Single lever, variable speed
Built in — Valley City, Ohio (U.S. and global parts)
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 TB230 is a 21-in. variable-speed self-propelled mower with a 163 cc engine, TriAction deck and deck wash. It suits small to medium lawns and gentle slopes.
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