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09 of 10 Gas self-propelled · Walk-behind

PowerSmart

EasyDrive Pro 22

PowerSmart EasyDrive Pro 22 in. 170cc RWD (V8622S)

$399.99 MSRP Nav Walk-behind Verified

6.8/10 Score

The cheapest 22 in rear-wheel-drive gas mower Amazon ships, sold by the maker itself: a 170cc engine, a 16-gauge steel deck and 60 lb on the scale, with plastic wheels and a flap that owners end up replacing.

Where it sits 09 of 10 overall 01 of 2 in Gas self-propelled type median 6.5 (n 2) field median 7.3

Model no. V8622S
Cut width
22in
Bag capacity
1.4bu
Weight
60lb

Drawn from the spec sheet: ¼-acre reference lot (walk-behinds are not lawn-rated) · slope not rated · 22 in passes, so far fewer of them · you push it, so the rows are yours. Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

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Reliability30% weight
5.5
Performance25%
7.0
Usability20%
7.5
Value15%
8.5
Support10%
6.0

cut = score, 5–10 in half-point notchesuncutdry patch = weakestgas self-propelled median, n 2

Scoring note

Reliability 5.5 (30%): a young listing with a 4.0-star average, but the 170cc family's record is plastic wheels, flaps and mounts failing early and a quarter of Walmart reviewers at one star Performance 7.0 (25%): 170cc and a 22 in deck cut a half-acre quickly on dry grass; clumps when mulching wet or tall growth Usability 7.5 (20%): 60 lb, folds, starts easily; the single-speed rear drive is abrupt in tight spots Value 8.5 (15%): the cheapest 22 in rear-drive gas mower Amazon ships, sold by the maker Support 6.0 (10%): a two-year warranty handled by the maker directly, but independent shops decline the brand and parts are mail-order Weighted total 6.8 (6.775).

Recommended for

and where to walk past it

Recommended for

  • Rear-wheel drive with a 22 in deck and a 170cc engine at a price most 21 in push mowers ask
  • Light for a gas self-propelled mower at 60 lb, with a handle that folds for storage
  • Sold and shipped by Amerisun, PowerSmart's own company, so warranty claims go straight to the maker

Not where

  • Clumps when mulching wet or tall grass and is awkward to swing in tight spots with the drive engaged
  • Plastic wheels, discharge flap and handle mounts are the parts owners report breaking on the 170cc family
  • Single-speed drive with no pace control, and most independent repair shops will not touch the brand

Known issue

from owner reports, not the marketing page
Known issueClumps when mulching wet or tall grass, turns awkwardly in tight spots with the rear drive engaged, and owners report self-propel and engine faults Leafy Insights review · hands-on
Owners sayStarts on the first or second pull for most owners Walmart
Owners warnRear discharge flap is thin, flexible plastic that works loose and can go under the blade Toolsofficial

How this score was built

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

Built from 6 sources: 1 owner thread, 2 hands-on reviews, 3 spec pages.

We don't sell these and we don't run them. The score is the weighted result of five factors read from the sources above; specs last checked Sep 26, 2026. How the five factors are weighted →

Specifications

Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Cut width
22 in.
Cut height range
1.5 – 3.9 in., 6 positions
Drive
Rear-wheel drive, single speed, bail-engaged
Engine
PowerSmart 170cc OHV 4-stroke, recoil start with auto choke
Deck material
16-gauge steel
Bag capacity
1.4 bushels (60 L)
Weight
60 lb (PowerSmart's spec table on the Amazon listing; a hands-on review weighed 68 lb)
Noise
Not published by PowerSmart; reviewers call it loud
Warranty
2-year limited per powersmartusa.com; some listings advertise 3 years

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements. The retailer's page is the one that counts at checkout.

Sources

6 cited
  1. 01

    SpecAmazon reviews

    Amazon listing with PowerSmart's spec table: V8622S, 170cc, RWD, 22 in, 16-gauge deck, 1.4 bu, 1.5 to 3.9 in, 7 in front and 10 in rear wheels, 60 lb, 0.21 gal, up to 1/2 acre; sold by Amerisun Inc, 4.0 stars over 397 ratings on 2026-09-26

  2. 02

    SpecPowersmartusa

    PowerSmart product page for the V8622S: regular and sale price, 170cc, 22 in, 3-in-1

  3. 03

    SpecPowersmartusa

    PowerSmart warranty page: two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase; several retail listings advertise three years instead

  4. 04

    Hands-onLeafyinsights

    Leafy Insights hands-on review of the 22 in 170cc RWD: 68 lb, 60 L bag, clumping in wet grass, hard to maneuver in tight spots, loud, minor self-propel and engine issues

  5. 05

    Hands-onToolsofficial

    Tools Official review analysis of the PowerSmart 170cc family: wheels crack or break (14 reviews), rear discharge flap fails (10), plastic parts deteriorate with heat (8); lists 66.3 lb, 1.4 bu, 1.5 to 3.9 in and a 3-year warranty claim

  6. 06

    OwnerWalmart

    Walmart reviews of the 21 in 170cc self-propelled: 3.6 stars over 3,613 ratings with 25 percent one-star; starting trouble, jumpy or too-fast self-propel, snapped pull cords, starter coil failure, belt off the drive

Alternatives

the nearest in type, then the nearest rival elsewhere

10 of 10Gas self-propelled

PowerSmart

21 in. 170cc RWD

6.3/10 Score

The rear-wheel-drive gas mower Amazon itself stocks and ships at the bottom of the price list: 170cc, 21 in, six heights, and a review record that says buy it for a flat quarter acre and keep the receipt.

vs. the EasyDrive Pro 22Reliability −0.5Performance −0.5Usability −0.5

Not rated for this yard

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08 of 10Battery push & self-propelled

Greenworks

80V 21 in. LM2108S

6.9/10 Score

It cuts like a gas mower and the rear-wheel self-propel is genuinely good, but plan on a second 4Ah battery for anything past a quarter acre and treat the plastic drive gears gently.

vs. the EasyDrive Pro 22Reliability +1.0Usability −0.5Value −0.5$300 more

Not rated for this yard

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EasyDrive Pro 22

6.8/10 · PowerSmart

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