Our verdict
Toro is the dominant American mower brand and the Recycler 22" is their volume model. The Personal Pace system is genuinely clever — speed responds to your walking pace, not a fixed gear. UK supply is patchy but if you can get one, it's an excellent wide-cut petrol.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Personal Pace self-propulsion — pushes when you push
- Briggs 163cc engine is a known quantity
- Wide 55cm cut
- Toro 5-year residential warranty
Cons
- American 22" deck is unusual in UK metric world
- Limited UK Toro dealers
- Heavy at 38kg
- No rear roller
Full specs
| Type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 55 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton 163cc |
| Weight | 38 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 85 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 95 dB |
Buying second-hand
£280-450 used. Briggs 163cc parts are everywhere (filter, plug, blade). The Personal Pace belt is the only model-specific service item — £35 part, fiddly to fit, budget £80 if you can't DIY. UK Toro dealers (Lely UK, P Tuckwell) keep parts but expect 5-10 day lead times.
Where to buy the Toro Recycler 22"
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 55cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Drive cable replacement
Stretches at 5–8 years. 30-minute DIY fit.
|
£18–£28 | £8 |
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