• Several brands of walk-behind mower are available.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Choosing the right lawn mower involves many factors. While some mowers are workhorses that simply cut grass in straight lines, others are designed to handle the tight corners, angles and curves that are sometimes necessary when dealing with ornate and finely manicured lawns. Whichever type of mower you need, several brands of walk-behind mower are available for purchase.
  
  

John Deere

• John Deere, the maker of tractors, building equipment, blowers and sit-upon mowers for both home and commercial use, also manufactures walk-behind mowers. Mowers such as the Steel Deck Walk Behind feature a 22-inch blade, rear discharge and automated "MowMentum" speed controls.
  
  

Toro

• Toro makes a number of walk-behind mowers including the e-Cycler mower, which is fully electric and produces no emissions, and the Super Recycler, which includes a mulching bag, cast-aluminum cutting deck and the Personal Pace self-propel system.
  
  

Craftsman

• Makers of a range of tools for both inside and outside repair and maintenance, Craftsman manufactures a number of walk-behind mowers, including the Craftsman 148V electric lawn mower with a 19-inch deck, the 18-inch Push Reel mower, which is entirely mechanical and requires no power source, and the Craftsman Professional Grass Catcher, which is gas operated and includes a 36-inch cutting deck and mulch collection bag.
  
  

Kubota

• Kubota is another brand that makes self-propelled, bagged and bag-less lawn mowers. Models such as the W721 feature a 6 horsepower engine, a blade clutch and an electronic ignition that starts in most weather conditions. The W721 also uses a report cylinder-style engine that operates on lawns with severe slopes that would choke other engines.
  
  

Cub Cadet

• Cub Cadet makes a range of walk-behind mowers, including electric, push, self-propelled and industrial wide area mowers. The Cub Cadet Wide Area mowers can cut up to half an acre with ease and include a four-speed transmission.
  
  

Gravely

• Gravely is another name that produces both industrial and home solutions to lawn and yard maintenance. Walk-behind mowers such as the Classic LM Series are part of the home solutions featuring a 21-inch cutting width and engines that range from 4.5 to 6 horsepower.
  
  

Troy Bilt

• Troy Bilt offers a range of walk-behind mowers that vary in size, level of automation and horsepower. The TB 230, for example, is a 21-inch cutting width self-propelled mower that uses the TriAction discharge system to either discharge clippings from the side, to mulch clippings during cutting or to store them in a rear bag.