Lawn mowers and trimmers

Honda HRN216VKU review

Honda HRN216VKU

CHOICE Expert Rating

90%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher performance.
  • Excellent controls – There is no engine speed controller and the blade control lever is easy to operate.
  • Very small amount of vibration felt through the handle. Not uncomfortable on the hands.
  • Blade control lever – engine stops almost instantly when the bar is released.
  • Built-in mulcher is easy to operate using lever.
  • Self-propelled thumb controller is easy to operate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Product recalled as of 16 August 2023 due to potential malfunctioning in the starting mechanism, requiring excess force to pull the starter rope and potential strain injury to the user. See the recall notice at https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/honda-australia-motorcycle-and-power-equipment-pty-ltd-%E2%80%94-hrn216-and-hrx217-lawn-mowers-all-models.

Type

Drive type
Self-propelled
Cut type
Catcher/mulcher

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Sustainability

Warranty
2 years
Satisfaction score
89%
Brand reliability score
90%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
90%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
80%
Vibration score
80%
Pushing score
90%
Handle score
70%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Starter score
80%
Catcher score
77%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
71.5
Noise level at user's position (dB)
85
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
150/20/25
Year tested
2022

Specifications

Main body material
Steel
Starter toggle location
Handle
Motor
Honda
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
53
Weight (kg)
37
Website
powerequipment.honda.com.au
Origin
United States

Cost

Price
$1,149.00

Features

Wash nozzle
Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Key start
Self start
Snorkel for air filter
Chipper
Extra chute
Fuel tap

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