Lawn mowers and trimmers

Honda HRU196M1 Buffalo Classic review

Honda HRU196M1 Buffalo Classic

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Blade brake blade stops almost instantly when the bar is released (the engine keeps running).
  • Wash nozzle for easy cleaning underneath the housing.
  • Snorkel for the engine to keep the dust away from the air filter.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very heavy mower and its very difficult to push.
  • Some may find the handle too low and holding the engine-brake lever becomes uncomfortable on the hands with extended mowing.
  • Catcher lets dust and small grass clippings through the holes showering the user.
  • A little fiddly to convert from catcher to mulching mode due to the tight fit of the plug.

Type

Drive type
Push
Cut type
Catcher/mulcher

Recommended products

Recommended

Sustainability

Warranty
Not stated
Satisfaction score
89%
Brand reliability score
90%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
40%
Vibration score
70%
Pushing score
40%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
70%
Height adjustment score
70%
Starter score
70%
Catcher score
30%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
71
Noise level at user's position (dB)
83
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
135/15/15
Year tested
Pre 2019

Specifications

Main body material
Alloy
Starter toggle location
Handle
Motor
Honda
Cutting positions
11
Lowest cutting height (mm)
12
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
47
Weight (kg)
43
Website
powerequipment.honda.com.au
Origin
France

Cost

Price
$1,169.00

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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