Quick verdict
The Toro mulches and handles better and stores upright; the DeWalt runs on the 20V packs a DeWalt household already owns. For most lawns the Toro is the better mower. For a shed full of DeWalt packs the DCMWSP256U2 avoids a second battery system.
Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 Personal Pace Mower
The 21568 is the Toro 60V Super Recycler 21-inch self-propelled mower with Personal Pace drive, a Vortex-assisted Recycler deck, SmartStow vertical storage and a 7.5 Ah 60V pack in the kit. It mulches and handles as well as any walk mower.
Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 versus DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 2x20V self-propelled mowers: drive, mulching, batteries, storage and platform compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 Personal Pace Mower | Best Mulching and Handling | 9.1 | Check price |
| DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 2x20V 21.5-Inch Self-Propelled Mower | Best for a DeWalt 20V Shed | 8.5 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 Personal Pace Mower
The 21568 is the Toro 60V Super Recycler 21-inch self-propelled mower with Personal Pace drive, a Vortex-assisted Recycler deck, SmartStow vertical storage and a 7.5 Ah 60V pack in the kit. It mulches and handles as well as any walk mower.
Reasons to buy
- Personal Pace drive
- Recycler deck mulches exceptionally
- SmartStow vertical storage
- Toro three-year full warranty
Reasons to avoid
- Toro 60V is a smaller platform
- One battery port
- Steel deck
DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 2x20V 21.5-Inch Self-Propelled Mower
The DCMWSP256U2 is the DeWalt 2x20V 21.5-inch self-propelled mower that runs two 20V MAX packs in series, with a brushless motor, a steel deck, rear-wheel drive and two 10 Ah packs in the kit. It shares packs with every DeWalt 20V tool.
Reasons to buy
- Runs on DeWalt 20V packs
- Two 10 Ah packs in the kit
- 21.5-inch deck
- Brushless with rear-wheel drive
Reasons to avoid
- Needs two packs to run
- Heavier
- Amazon availability varies; sold through DeWalt dealers
Where these two differ
The Toro 21568 is a Super Recycler with Personal Pace drive, the best mulching deck in walk mowers and vertical storage. The DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 is a 21.5-inch self-propelled mower that runs two 20V MAX packs in series, so a DeWalt household mows on the packs it already owns. The Toro is the nicer mower; the DeWalt is the nicer system for a DeWalt owner.
This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both mowers and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either mower ourselves.
| Specification | Toro 21568 | DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 21 inch Recycler | 21.5 inch steel |
| Drive | Personal Pace | Rear wheel, variable |
| Battery in kit | 7.5 Ah 60V | Two 10 Ah 20V |
| Storage | SmartStow vertical | Folding handle |
| Platform | Toro 60V | DeWalt 20V MAX |
| Warranty | 3 years full | 3 years limited |
Drive and handling
Personal Pace matches walking speed without a lever. The DeWalt uses a bail and a speed lever and drives well once set. The Toro is lighter and turns more easily.
Mulching
The Toro Recycler deck chops clippings fine enough to vanish. The DeWalt mulches well in dry grass and leaves coarser clippings in thick growth.
Batteries and platform
Toro 60V packs run Toro blowers, trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers. DeWalt 20V packs run every DeWalt tool and the kit arrives with two 10 Ah packs that also run a blower or chainsaw. For a DeWalt household the mower adds no new battery system.
Storage
SmartStow stands the Toro on end in a shed corner. The DeWalt folds its handle and takes floor space.
Yard jobs this decides
A normal lawn mulched weekly: the Toro. A shed full of DeWalt 20V packs: the DeWalt. A tight shed: the Toro.
Warranty and support
On the Toro 60V, Toro covers its 60V Flex-Force line with a three-year full warranty. On the DeWalt DCMWSP256U2, DeWalt covers it with a three-year limited warranty, one year of free service and a 90-day money-back guarantee. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.
Care and storage
Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: hose or brush debris off after each use, store packs indoors at partial charge through the winter rather than empty or full, and keep the machine out of direct sun in a shed. Neither needs oil changes, spark plugs or fuel stabilizer. A pack left at zero through a cold winter is the most common cause of a dead tool in spring on either platform.
Common owner complaints
Toro owners mention the smaller 60V platform. DeWalt owners mention weight and needing two packs. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Toro 21568 for mulching, handling and storage. Buy the DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 if DeWalt 20V packs are already in the shed.
Our verdict
The Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 takes this comparison as the nicer mower. The DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 is the smart buy for a DeWalt household.
How we research
This comparison is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of both products and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run either product ourselves; where the makers do not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Platform
DeWalt 20V packs in the shed favor the DeWalt.
Mulching
The Toro Recycler deck is the better mulcher.
Drive
Personal Pace is the more intuitive self-propel.
Storage
SmartStow stores the Toro upright.
Our verdict
The Toro mulches and handles better and stores upright; the DeWalt runs on the 20V packs a DeWalt household already owns. For most lawns the Toro is the better mower. For a shed full of DeWalt packs the DCMWSP256U2 avoids a second battery system.
FAQs
Yes, two 20V MAX packs in series; it will not run on one.
The DeWalt on two 10 Ah packs; the Toro 7.5 Ah pack covers a half acre.
Availability varies; the link on this page searches Amazon for the current listing.
The Toro.
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