Summary
Craftsman makes a range of popular lawn mowers, yard equipment, tools and other equipment. They are a well-established brand with a reputation for value and quality. The Craftsman M215 is a good option for medium to large yards where you want the convenience of a nimble gas-powered lawn mower.
Key Features:
- Low Maintenance
- 159CC OHV Gas engine
- Lightweight 80 lbs
- 21” Diameter Deck/ Blade
- Bushel Bag
- 3-ways to Discharge the Grass
- Mulching, Side discharge, Rear Discharge, Cut & Collect
- Quick-Start
- Dual Lever Height Adjustment
- 2-Year Warranty
- Self Propelled
- 11″ Rear Wheels
Power System/Engine
The Craftsman M215 is a versatile lawn mower with a 159cc gas engine. It is a 3-in-1 mower as it offers a rear discharge, side discharge, cut & collect, and a mulching feature. The recoil start with auto choke makes it quick and easy to start every time.
It is self-propelled and has front-wheel drive. The variable speed feature makes the job of mowing the yard even easier. There are 6 height settings and these are easy to adjust with the dual lever. The 7 inch front wheels and 11 inch rear wheels also help with mobility.
The 21 inch Cutting deck is ideal for medium to large yards.
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Design and Build Quality
The design, while basic, is practical and effective. It weighs 83 pounds and has a sturdy 21-inch cutting deck. It is designed to be agile and efficient for medium to large yards.
Craftsman is known for decent materials and build quality although I did find the engine cover a bit flimsy.
The lawn mower is covered by a 2-year warranty so Craftsman has faith in the build quality and materials used.
Performance
Most users agree that the performance of the Craftsman M215 is more than capable for medium to large yards. The power to weight ratio is good and being self-propelled with variable speed makes it easy to move around. This is also helped by the wheels, particularly the large 11 inch rear wheels. It moves smoothly and easily even on slightly rough terrain.
The auto choke is effective and makes starting the engine with the recoil starter painless and fast.
The 21 inch cutting deck is the ideal size for the market it is aimed at. It makes for fast work without compromising on mobility or accuracy. The cutting height options are more than sufficient and easy to change with the dual lever design.
The rear discharge, side discharge and mulching feature all perform as they should and are effective.
Pros and Cons
Manual Download
Click here to access the Craftsman M215 User Manual
Should You Buy This Model – Verdict
Craftsman has a solid reputation and they are popular top-selling lawn mowers. The M215 159cc is a value for money option that is highly effective for medium to large yards. It has 3-in-1 functionally which includes a handy mulching feature.
The lawn mower is self-propelled and is easy to use. The 21 inch cutting deck and overall design will make for quick and easy yard maintenance. It will also allow you to cut to the perfect height with 6 cutting options.
Where Should I buy this Craftsman M215?
- POWERFUL 159CC OHV GAS ENGINE: Powerful gas engine comes equipped with recoil and auto choke. No more fussing with a primer or choke - just pull to start!
- 3-IN-1 CAPABILITIES: Unit has side discharge, rear discharge, and mulching capabilities.
- FRONT WHEEL DRIVE: Tip-up, turn, and maneuver around level terrain with ease.
- SELF PROPELLED AND VARIABLE SPEED: Move around your yard with less effort and the propulsion speed of your choice.
- DUAL-LEVER ADJUSTABLE CUTTING HEIGHT: Choose from 6 different height settings to suit user’s needs.
Last update on 2025-02-25 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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Are both front wheels supposed to turn? Only the left one is on mine. Thx