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TAZZ
40095 160cc Walk-Behind String Mower

For string-line cutting in a walk-behind gas format. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

TAZZ 40095 is a walk-behind string mower with a 160 cc Viper gas engine, not a conventional rotary-blade mower. Ardisam’s exact model record identifies the machine and links its model-year 2021 operator manual, which lists a 22-inch string cutting diameter, 14-inch wheels, and a 1.5-to-3-inch adjustable head. The manual says the operator pushes the mower while the engine spins the line. That makes it a specialized option for buyers who want string cutting in a wheeled format. It brings line replacement and gasoline-engine upkeep, and the sources do not document a collection bag or rotary deck width.

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A shopper who specifically needs a walk-behind string mower and understands that its cutting system differs from a conventional lawn mower blade deck..

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Ardisam identifies model 40095 as a 160 cc Viper walk-behind string mower.
  • The operator manual documents a 22-inch cutting diameter and a 1.5-to-3-inch head-height range.
  • The manual explicitly describes pushing the machine forward while its string head rotates.

What to weigh up

  • The 22-inch figure is a string cutting diameter and must not be treated as a rotary deck width.
  • It requires gasoline and engine service as well as periodic string replacement.
  • No bag capacity, blade-mowing mode, or clipping collection system is documented.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered40095 / series 040521
Cutting width22 in string cutting diameter; not a rotary deck width
Drive and battery platform160 cc Viper gasoline engine
Battery and charger configurationOperator pushes the machine; line head adjusts from 1.5 to 3 in
Cutting and collectionString-line cutting; no bagging, mulching, or discharge deck documented

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A string head changes the comparison

The manufacturer calls model 40095 a walk-behind string mower, and its operator manual describes a rotating line head rather than a steel rotary mower blade. The documented 22-inch dimension is the cutting diameter of that line head, not a conventional deck width. That distinction affects what this model can be compared with: it belongs in a walk-behind mower shortlist because Ardisam identifies it that way, but the width should not satisfy a hard deck-width threshold. Buyers should decide first whether string cutting is the system they actually want.

Gas engine and manual forward movement

Ardisam identifies a 160 cc Viper engine, and the operator instructions say to engage the head and push the mower forward. The engine powers the string head; the manual does not document self-propelled drive. This gives the machine a clear gas-powered format but still requires the operator to move and steer it. Its starting and maintenance routine differs from charging a battery or managing an extension cord. The source does not publish a comparable speed or area figure, so the model should be assessed by use and upkeep rather than guessed performance.

Height adjustment is tool-set

The manual documents a cutting-height range from 1.5 to 3 inches and instructs the owner to loosen two cap screws, position the mower head, and retighten them. It does not provide a count of repeatable indexed positions. The profile records the supported endpoints and leaves the setting count unknown. The operator instructions mention a two-inch reference for an average yard, but that is not a universal recommendation for every lawn. Use the model’s manual and the needs of the site rather than treating the endpoints as a quality score.

String maintenance and collection limits

The operator manual gives a 0.155-inch line diameter and a 21.5-inch replacement length. It also explains how to fit new line, which makes consumable maintenance a practical part of ownership. No grass catcher, bag capacity, mulching plate, or side-discharge chute is documented in the reviewed sources. A string mower does not collect clippings in the same way as a bagging deck, so shoppers should consider where the cut material will go and whether this cutting system matches the job. We do not imply that it leaves a finish comparable to a blade mower.

Use the exact series and model record

The Ardisam parts record identifies model 40095 and series 040521 as a 160 cc Viper string mower, and it links the matching operator manual. Other TAZZ products and model years may use different engines or parts, so a generic TAZZ title is not enough. The listing row does not prove the current seller’s exact condition or package. This page uses a tagged Amazon search for the model code rather than claiming a verified ASIN mapping. Before ordering, check that the result says 40095 and that the head, line shield, hardware, and manual correspond to the intended version.

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Before you buy

Is the TAZZ 40095 a blade mower?

No. Ardisam identifies it as a string mower. Its 22-inch specification is the string cutting diameter, not a rotary mower deck width.

How is the machine moved?

The operator manual says to engage the string head and push the mower forward. It does not document self-propelled drive.

What cutting height can it use?

The manual gives a 1.5-to-3-inch range adjusted by loosening two cap screws and setting the head. It does not list a number of preset positions.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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