Lawn Mowers: warranties compared
14 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
6 of 14 brands cover lawn mowers in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Honda and Honda Power Equipment. 9 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Honda65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Honda Power Equipment65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3Poulan Pro52/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Mower deck shell
- 4Greenworks49/100Full: 4 yearsNo partial coverage
- 5Makita43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 6EGO40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Aluminum mower deck; Carbon fiber shaft; Composite mower deck; and more
- 7Worx38/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Lawn-Boy35/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Engine; Starting (True Start)Check your model's manual
- 9Toro35/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Engine starting (Guaranteed to Start)
- 10DeWalt26/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole tool
- 11Kobalt23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole mowerCheck your model's manual
- 12Skil18/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Outdoor tool (registered); Outdoor tool; Battery and charger
- 13Earthwise15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 14Murray15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole mower
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear13 of 14 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes6 of 14 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse4 of 14 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks2 of 14 brands
- Missing parts1 of 14 brands
- Water damage1 of 14 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for lawn mowers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
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- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Lowe'sMost outdoor power equipment (mowers, tillers, snow blowers)30 days
- Tractor SupplyItems with shipping restrictions (batteries, oil) and White Glove zero-turn mowers30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesGas and diesel powered equipment (mowers, chainsaws, generators, pressure washers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs)No returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for lawn mowers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of lawn mowers has the best warranty?
On paper, Honda scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on lawn mowers really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
4 of 14 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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