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Honda HRU196
HRU196M1 (L/R, Blade Brake), HRU196D, HRU196K1
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jeremy.ieraciDarwin, NT
- 29 reviews
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Tough
I've been mowing commercially for the past 5 years with a HRU19 buck I bought new, it always started first pull and was a good piece of kit. Upgraded to the 196 and just got home from my first day's work with it out in the field across 4 different jobs. So how is it? Good, but heavy!
This thing's a little harder to push around, weighing in at 44kgs it's 10kgs up from my old buck. The mower is solid as all hell. I bought it for it's everlasting reputation
It's tough, trustworthy, looks cool and cuts well (thankful I don't have the small chute...
Read more and bag that kept clogging anymore!) Lifting it out of the ute I notice the extra 10kg but not as bad as I thought, which is good. The buck was heavy too, no doubt about it but the 196 just takes it to the next level is all. EDIT** I actually have two 196 now by the way, the new old style catch one and a bag catcher, half chute too. Both have their strengths and weaknesses (bag version prone to clogging chute in wet or long grass, plastic catch version spits some clippings at flap, did it from new and old ones I recall same fault. You have to clean all seal points and try mould to the shape of catcher bit even doing this isn't perfect abd still spits some) I had an issue from the shop. Got it home and the throttle would waiver up and down at 'full' position. Found the cable needed adjusting, now it's good. Starts first pull if you do use choke when cold and just start in "high" position when already warm. Blade brake stops blades immediately, which is safe. Solid mower sound. It's the real deal, that's for sure, just not lightweight.
Purchased in November 2019 at All Mower Spares for $1,200.00.
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Joe Z.asked
Why is hard to push
1 answer
Why ask the same question 3 times in 10 minutes?
Suggest you get someone to contact them directly if you want to know.
Details
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|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers |
| Price (RRP) | $1,169.00 | ||
| Power Source | Petrol | ||
| Features | Mulching Capability | ||
| Catcher Type | Collapsible | ||
| Catcher Capacity | 60 L | ||
| Cutting Deck Material | Aluminium Alloy | ||
| Cutting Width | 470 mm | ||
| Height of Cut | 16 mm to 76 mm | ||
| Weight | 44 kg | ||
| Manufacturer Warranty | 4 year(s) | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Engine Name | Honda GCV160 OHV Iron Bore | ||
| Engine Type | OHV (Overhead Valve) | ||
| Brand | Honda | ||
| Release date | Sept 2010 | ||
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