Black & Decker

• Black & Decker was founded in 1910 and is based in Towson, Maryland. In addition to lawn mowers, the company makes power tools, hardware and home improvement projects. Both cordless and corded lawn mowers are available. Some of the top lawn mowers manufactured by Black & Decker include the SPCM1936, MM875, CM1836 and MM1800. As of 2011, these mowers range in price from $200 to $450.
  
  

Honda

• Founded in 1946, Honda is a Japanese company that makes automobiles, motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment, and robotics. Lawn mower types include the HRX, HRR, HRS and HRC Series. Some of the highest rated lawn mowers made by Honda include the HRX217HXA, HRR216VKA, HRX217HMA, HRS216PDA and HRR216VXA. The price range of the lawn mowers are from $350 to $800, as of 2011.
  
  

Toro

• Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Toro is an American manufacturer that makes lawn mowers, snow equipment and irrigation systems. The company was founded in 1914 and manufactures both residential and commercial lawn mowers. Both riding and push mowers are available. Some of the top Toro lawn mowers include the Toro Recycler 20332 and 20333. As of 2011, the 20332 costs $375 and the 20333 is priced at $400. ''Popular Mechanics'' rates the Toro SR4 Super Recycler 20056 as one of the top mowers and costs $630.
  
  

Husqvarna

• Husqvarna is a Swedish company that was originally founded in 1689 to manufacture weapons and military equipment, but has since been moved to create power equipment and tools, such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, chainsaws and bicycles. A couple of the top lawn mowers made by the company include the 7021P and 7021R. The cost of the lawn mowers are $275 and $325, as of 2011.