Quick verdict
The Toro handles and mulches better and stores upright; the Milwaukee shares its battery with every M18 tool and lights the lawn at dusk. For most lawns the Toro is the nicer mower. For a shed already full of M18 packs the Milwaukee saves the cost of 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 that matches walking speed, a Vortex-assisted Recycler deck that mulches as well as any walk mower, a steel deck, SmartStow vertical storage and a 7.5 Ah 60V pack in the kit. It is the best-handling mulcher in the category.
Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 versus Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2823-22HD self-propelled mowers: drive, mulching, batteries, storage, lighting 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 |
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2823-22HD 21-Inch Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower | Best for an M18 Shed | 8.8 | 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 that matches walking speed, a Vortex-assisted Recycler deck that mulches as well as any walk mower, a steel deck, SmartStow vertical storage and a 7.5 Ah 60V pack in the kit. It is the best-handling mulcher in the category.
Reasons to buy
- Personal Pace drive matches your stride
- Recycler deck mulches exceptionally
- SmartStow vertical storage
- Toro three-year full warranty
Reasons to avoid
- Toro 60V is a smaller platform
- Steel deck
- One battery port
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2823-22HD 21-Inch Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower
The 2823-22HD is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21-inch self-propelled dual-battery mower with two 12 Ah High Output packs in the HD kit, a brushless motor with a high-torque mode, a steel deck, 180 degree LED lighting and adjustable self-propel speed. It runs on the same M18 packs as Milwaukee drills and blowers.
Reasons to buy
- Runs on M18 packs shared with power tools
- Two 12 Ah packs in the HD kit
- LED lighting for evening mows
- High-torque mode for thick grass
Reasons to avoid
- Heavy
- Expensive kit
- Self-propel less intuitive than Personal Pace
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, on Toro 60V packs. The Milwaukee 2823-22HD is a dual-battery M18 FUEL mower with two 12 Ah packs, LED lighting and a high-torque mode, on the same packs as Milwaukee drills and blowers. The Toro is the nicer mower; the Milwaukee is the nicer system for an M18 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 | Milwaukee 2823-22HD |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 21 inch Recycler | 21 inch steel |
| Drive | Personal Pace | Adjustable self-propel |
| Battery in kit | 7.5 Ah 60V | Two 12 Ah M18 |
| Storage | SmartStow vertical | Folding handle |
| Lighting | None | 180 degree LED |
| Platform | Toro 60V | Milwaukee M18 |
Drive and handling
Personal Pace speeds up as the handle is pushed and slows as it is eased, which owners describe as the most natural self-propel sold. The Milwaukee uses a speed dial and a bail, which works well once set. The Toro is lighter and turns more easily.
Mulching
The Toro Recycler deck with its Vortex airflow chops clippings fine enough to vanish. The Milwaukee mulches well in high-torque mode and leaves slightly coarser clippings in thick grass.
Batteries and platform
Toro 60V packs run Toro blowers, trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers. M18 packs run everything Milwaukee makes, from drills to the mower, and the HD kit arrives with two 12 Ah packs that also power a blower for an hour. For a homeowner already on M18 the mower adds no new battery system.
Storage and lighting
SmartStow lets the Toro stand on end in a shed corner. The Milwaukee folds its handle and takes floor space, and its LEDs light a dusk mow.
Yard jobs this decides
A normal lawn mulched weekly: the Toro. A shed full of M18 packs: the Milwaukee. A tight shed: the Toro. Evening mowing after work: the Milwaukee.
Warranty and support
On the Toro 60V, Toro covers its 60V Flex-Force line with a three-year full warranty. On the Milwaukee M18, Milwaukee covers M18 FUEL tools with a five-year warranty and M18 packs with three years. 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.
Common owner complaints
Toro owners mention the smaller 60V platform. Milwaukee owners mention weight and kit price. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Toro 21568 for mulching, handling and storage on a normal lawn. Buy the Milwaukee 2823-22HD if M18 packs are already in the shed.
Our verdict
The Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 takes this comparison as the nicer mower. The Milwaukee 2823-22HD is the smart buy for an M18 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
M18 packs already in the shed favor the Milwaukee.
Mulching
The Toro Recycler deck is the better mulcher.
Drive
Personal Pace is the most intuitive self-propel sold.
Storage
SmartStow stores the Toro upright.
Our verdict
The Toro handles and mulches better and stores upright; the Milwaukee shares its battery with every M18 tool and lights the lawn at dusk. For most lawns the Toro is the nicer mower. For a shed already full of M18 packs the Milwaukee saves the cost of a second battery system.
FAQs
A Toro drive that speeds up as you push the handle forward and slows as you ease off, matching your walking pace.
Yes, on one pack with shorter runtime; two packs give full runtime.
The Milwaukee on two 12 Ah packs, though the Toro 7.5 Ah pack covers a half acre.
The Toro.
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