PowerSmart EasyGlide 21-Inch 3-in-1 Push Gas Lawn Mower

The PowerSmart EasyGlide is a 21-inch push gas lawn mower built for homeowners who want a straightforward, no-frills machine that handles a typical residential yard without the hassle of charging a battery or dragging an extension cord. Its 144cc 4-stroke OHV engine provides the pulling power to get through dense patches of grass, and the 3-in-1 discharge system means you can adapt your approach depending on what the lawn needs that week.

Starting a cold gas mower has historically been one of the bigger frustrations with this category. The EasyGlide addresses that with an auto choke system and a primer, which together reduce the guesswork involved in getting the engine running. Once it is going, the 21-inch steel deck covers a wide swath with each pass, and the specialized blade is designed to produce finely mulched clippings when you use the mulch mode, which can feed nutrients back into the lawn rather than filling bags.

Height adjustment is handled by a single lever that moves through six positions, spanning 1.5 to 3.9 inches. That range suits most standard lawn grasses and lets you dial in a precise look without bending down to adjust each wheel individually. The 10-inch rear wheels and 7-inch front wheels are fitted with double ball bearings, which makes the mower noticeably easier to push and steer, especially when turning around garden beds or navigating tighter corners.

A few trade-offs are worth knowing before you buy. This is a push mower, not a self-propelled one, so anyone mowing a large or hilly yard will feel the effort. The maximum cutting height of 3.9 inches may not be enough for very overgrown grass in a single pass. The listing also does not specify bag capacity or the weight of the mower, so if those details matter to you, it is worth checking the product page for updated specs.

Verdict: The EasyGlide is a practical choice for homeowners with a flat to gently sloped yard of modest size who want a reliable gas mower without complex features. The 3-in-1 discharge system and single-lever height adjustment make it easy to use week to week, and the ball-bearing wheels take some of the work out of pushing.

• Engine: 144cc 4-stroke OHV
• Deck size: 21 inches, steel
• Cutting height range: 1.5 to 3.9 inches
• Height positions: 6, single-lever adjustment
• Discharge modes: Mulch, bag, side discharge
• Front wheel diameter: 7 inches, double ball-bearing
• Rear wheel diameter: 10 inches, double ball-bearing
• Start system: Auto choke with primer

A great fit if you:

• Have a flat or mildly sloped yard and are comfortable pushing a mower through it
• Want the flexibility to mulch one week and bag clippings the next without switching machines
• Prefer a gas engine so you never have to wait for a battery to charge before mowing
• Want a single lever to set cutting height quickly rather than adjusting each wheel separately

Consider something else if you:

• Have a large or steep yard where a self-propelled mower would make a meaningful difference in effort
• Need a cutting height above 3.9 inches to tackle regularly overgrown or taller grass varieties

Can this mower mulch, bag, and side discharge?
Yes. The mower supports all three modes. You can mulch clippings back into the lawn, collect them in the included bag, or use side discharge to move through taller grass more quickly.

How many cutting height settings does it have?
There are six cutting height positions, ranging from 1.5 to 3.9 inches. All six are controlled with a single lever, so switching heights takes only a moment.

Does it require any special starting procedure?
The mower uses an auto choke system combined with a primer button to simplify starting. You do not need to manually set a choke position before pulling the cord.

What size yard is this mower designed for?
The listing does not specify a recommended yard size. The 21-inch deck width covers a reasonably wide path per pass, but because this is a push mower with no self-propel function, it is best suited to yards where pushing a mower by hand is manageable.