John Deere JS28

22″ Self-Propelled Mower  7.5/10

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John Deere JS28 Self-Propelled Push Lawn Mower
The John Deere JS28 features mow-mentum drive, which gives users greater speed control for better mowing. Its rugged steel deck can handle hilly, uneven terrains, aided by the large, 8-inch rear wheels which roll smoothly on its bearings. We were satisfied with how easily the John Deere JS28 cut through tall, thick grass with no hiccups, and with how the mulching feature worked even on damp grass—no clogging. The only concern we have heard about this mower is that it does not work as well on cold starts and needs to get warmed up. Otherwise, at $349, it’s a good deal and durable mower.

Quick Specs

  • 190cc
  • Pull start
  • Front wheel drive
  • 9-position height adjustment
Strengths

Powerful motor

Start easily

Blades handle tall, tough grass

Mulching works well even when grass is wet

Durable

Weaknesses

Slightly pricey

Doesn’t work as well in the cold

Prices


10% off purchase of off ALL major appliances $299

Steve Holdgren Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve