Zero-turn lawn mowers–also known as zero-turn-radius or “ZTR” mowers–have exploded in popularity, and it’s easy to see why.

Here are the best and worst in each category of walk-behind mowers from our tests ... earning it the mantle of a CR Best Buy. The Ariens Razor 911173 is the only gas push mower in our tests ...

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Ariens Co. of Brillion, Wis., Wednesday recalled 40,000 walk-behind lawn mowers because a piece attaching the blade can crack and break off, posing an injury hazard.