I purchased the Honda HRU 19M2 after my trusty Honda HRU194 bit the dust after 26y of faithful service. Originally wanted to purchase the 196 with blade brake, but unfortunately stock is pretty much non-existent here in Melbourne at the moment. Although I did find one without the blade brake, and after pushing it around in the showroom found it rather heavy. So had a bit of soul searching to do.

I rang my local mower store (Ranch House Mowers) and discussed my dilemma. They quite rightly reasoned, that I did not need to spend the additiona...Read more

My mower has the 2010 Honda GCV160AO engine. This Honda engine has the auto choke carburetor where auto choke has always worked fine ( I think the cylindrical thermowax 16620-Z1L-841 does not seem to be problematic whilst the square thermowas 16620-Z8D-842 does fail). I had surging at Revs (this mower has the safety lever so its either on at full revs or off). I took the carby off and cleaned it a number of times with compressed air and compressed can solvent fluid. Nothing worked. Gave it one last try and this time used a thin copper wire to ...Read more

The brief was simple. The mower had to be light and easy to push. It had to be efficient and not fumey. It had to be easy to start. It had to withstand the abuse my employees deal to my mowers, specifically the chassis and wheel combinations. I had to have quick access to cheap parts.

I think Honda has finally hit the mark, and they didn't even mean to.

It all started in around 2015. I bought a brand new Honda commercial grade mower, with the blade brake, cloth catcher, stout handles, the works. Over $1100. After becoming fed up with my ques...Read more

Firstly, this is a great mower. It's probably the most mechanically reliable mower that I've ever owned. BUT - this is a mower for the muscle men (and women). At 44kgs, it's like pushing two bags of concrete around. Unless your block is perfectly flat and you want a good workout instead of going to the gym, maybe this isn't for you. When the time comes to get it into the car for servicing, it's definitely a two person job.

I suggest that unless you're a body builder, gym junkie or are married to a chiropractor, spend the extra money and ...Read more

Honda mowers aren't cheap. Granted.
But I can tell you, if you look after yours, you'll still be using it in 35 years.

We have a 1000 m2 block, so it gets a fair bit of use at home. My brother has 5 acres, we help with my Honda mowers each spring and summer.

My grand-dad bought a new Honda HRU214 lawn mower from Roberts Agricultural, in June 1985. I engraved his Licence ID number and the date on the engine cover when I got it. When he got too old to push it, the Honda passed to me, and I've had her ever since.

I bought my new Honda HRU19R be...Read more

Purchased the Honda Buffalo HRU19M2 on 3.2.20. It is hands down the best mower I've ever had. It is light, easy to push, starts first time every time. The catcher is easy to remove and install. There is no tortoise or hare lever (fast or slow), just the one pace which is great. The safety release feature took a couple of goes to get used to but it is there for a reason. My grass was thick and high after the rain so I mowed it high and without the catcher or mulcher for the first two hours, then went over it all again on a lower level with...Read more

I purchase this mower, Buffalo Buck, back in February 2005 and it was the best thing I did.
It is unstoppable, unless it runs out of fuel, just kidding.
What I meant is that if you take care of this machine, it will last you a long time.
I recently found myself inside a Honda Power Equipment store and the lady behind the counter commented that once the Honda mowers are purchased they hardly see them again and I can see why.
They are well built and easy to service and maintain.
I try to wash mine after each mow and run the engine a little t...Read more