Honda HRR216

Excellent Mower! – I purchased this mower as a replacement for my old Honda push mower which still goes fine after 15 years but saw this model on sale and thought why not upgrade to a larger deck with self drive. In short it is an AWESOME mower which gets my mowing done in what feels like half the time it used to, and absolutely no fatigue from pushing when used… Read more

with some common sense. Personally I dont get most of the negative comments in these reviews. I have owned this mower for nearly 12 months and it has been absolutely faultless!

A few comments in use... If it’s hard to drive forward or spins the wheels - raise the front height a notch or 2 higher than the rear so the grass can enter easily at the front. If the lawn is really damp or really high, leave it till it dries out a bit or raise the cut a little or cut it in 2 runs

If it’s hard to pull backwards (which personally I don find an issue) change the pattern of your mowing so you go mainly in a forward direction. Also, sounds dumb but make sure you have fully released the drive button as it is easy to still have your finger on it without realising and it is fighting you backwards. This Mower has a very wide cut and it is a large mower which is why it is self propelled. If your yard is small with tight spaces don’t buy this model as it is to big! buy a smaller lighter push mower.

Catcher - I only use it when the lawn is to high to mulch or to pick up leaves but the catcher holds plenty and the design of the blades cuts it finely and packs it into the catcher so well I only empty it about half as often as my old mower. Also people complain about the catcher not locating properly however a little common sense goes a long way. When you take it off, give the little locating slots a clean with your finger so the catcher attaches properly. Don’t be lazy and complain that it falls off because they clog up. They work just fine. Way better than the plastic catcher on my old Honda.

Mechanical issues - Personally I have had none at all this mower is as good as the day I bought it. When I got the mower out of the box I checked it over, removed and greased the wheels and lubricated everything I could. Occasionally I give everything a good clean an then spray all moving and metal parts and cables with silicone lube spray so everything works smoothly and no rust or wear to mention. I also change the oil when it shows any colour as it only holds 350mls and I clean the air filter every now and then.

Personally I am extremely happy with this mower and give it 5 stars. I have a very thick and tough Buffalo lawn which I mow at least weekly in summer. If anything is a tough test on a mower then this one is. Before I bought a Honda mower I killed a cheaper brand in around 3 years. My last Honda HRU19 is still going strong after around 10 years and I expect this will do the same. If it costs me a little extra time in maintenance then that is a fair trade off for the time I save mowing and if it costs a few extra dollars when it needs new blades then I will gladly pay the price as they do such a great job at cutting and throwing into the catcher.

Don’t worry to much about the bad reviews unless you are lazy with no mechanical skills whatsoever or have a small lawn which doesn’t need a big mower. This is a great mower and excellent value for money considering what you get. If Think it is crap and you want a better built one, pay the extra $400 and buy the commercial version.

Be aware of possible failure on this product this product – Engine is great. Easy to start. The transmission has failed after less than 200 hours. I cannot pull the mower backwards by hand and the transmission has locked up. Mower shop told me they couldn't fix the problem. I investigated as I had nothing to lose. A small lump of wood had jammed the transmission pully where the v belt tracked. Removed said… Read more

lump and mower is running well again. It is a heavy mower but using the transmission makes it light work. Good mower.

Easily the best domestic mower on the market – I’ve had this mower for a number of years now and have used it domestically but have for the last few months used it for occasional commercial uses. PROS: • clean and great quality cut/finish. • self propelled is spot on • blade brake technology is a great idea • powerful engine • unstoppable Honda reliability- bullet proof CONS: • Heavy when… Read more

transporting. Not an issue if just putting it back in the shed • 4 way height adjustment on each wheel as opposed to single lever • small opening in the rear to bag which encourages clogging when grass is wet. Workaround for this is to not fill it to bursting point and empty more regularly • Twin Blade is less forgiving if you hit something (again not an issue if you are mowing your own lawn regularly and know where any obstacles are)

dissapointing mower – I bought this mower two years ago thinking I would be getting a great mower seeing as it is a Honda. It cuts and mulches ok but the problem I found that the mower deck is rusting away as well as the shield/guard under the front of the mower is really rusting quickly. I have never cut wet grass and always clean under the machine after each use and… Read more

store it in the garage, I give it another 2 years and it will rust thru completely. I had a rover s/p before this and had it for a good 12 years and no problems except for a slightly worn clutch. I expected more from a Honda, but I guess you cannot rely on the name Honda. I emailed Honda , but have had no response(not great customer service) Will not be buying a Honda mower again.

Nothing great – Very heavy and robust mower. Although have self propelled function, does not work well on slopes especially going uphill. Rear wheels will turn but no grip on grass. Not suitable for house hold because height adjustment is not simple. Got to do it wheel by wheel after turning off machine. Sold it and now back to using simple mower without… Read more

self propelled and all the unwanted functions. Not need to have self-turn-off engine when hand is released on mower's handle (to empty catcher). Real pain to restart each time and sometimes it does not restart on the 1st pull.

It a ok mower – Brought 2018 - 2019 it's okay it was crap at first kept back firing when I brought it and when it's lower to the ground it back fires serviced it still back fired changed the filter and don't really back fires as much only when it's low The wheel came off lost the washer I don't know why Bag ripped a little bit talk to Honda and they said if… Read more

you don't have the receipt I can't get a replacement bag even know it says life time replacement bag free Hard to push some areas

Great mulching mower - no need to deal with grass cuttings – Nearly didn't buy after reading comments. My old mower (big bob) cost $600 24 years ago so that makes the honda at $700 a cheap mower. Bought the honda for the catcher but found mucking around with a catcher is not for me. Would have got rid of it but for the way it mulches the grass (and leaves) to nothing. It was harder to push than the old… Read more

mower but with a bit tweaking the front wheels turn a lot more freely. If you think mulching is better than catching I definitely recommend this mower.

Great motor crap mower – Brought through bunnings in 2019. This would be the best engine I have ever owned. As for the mower it is too heavy to push, you can't cut the lawn low enough and as far as adjustment for height goes it is useless. Is either way too high and can't go low enough. Have brought a second hand victa so I can cut my lawn down low to remove the spongy… Read more

grass. These mowers may be fine on very level smooth lawns but as I said useless on the average uneven block. They cut and mulch like a champ, start well plenty of power but the mower base lets them down big time

Very disappointed with this Honda mower – Was super excited getting this mower, was keen to get a good brand! Unfortunately I’m pretty disappointed with it and upset I sold my old Victa to buy it. If grass is wet and a bit long it’s a mission to use, very heavy and hard to push. I find it sinks into my grass a lot because it’s so heavy. Doesn’t catch all grass very well either... my… Read more

reason for upgrade was a bigger catcher and deck size. Even mowing half over my last line it doesn’t catch well.

I bypassed the safety engine brake because it’s a pain! Also adjusted governor spring to get more power because it constantly stalls!

And worst of all the cutting height adjustments are too far between, can never get it right, why I let myself purchase a mower that sets heights from 4 different positions is beyond me!

What I do like: looks pretty cool, big fuel tank, I like the pull cord being easily accessible.

Hoping to resell soon and get something better.

Good mulching and cutting mower that deals with most situations – I've had mine for almost 4 years now and know it back to front. It mulches nicely and is up to cutting our tough, thick kikuyu couch even when it's been left to grow long. The deck is solid and the motor sufficiently strong. It's always started first or second pull and the only gripe I have is with the height settings. Lowest is ok if you have a… Read more

dead flat lawn bowls type of lawn. the next height setting up is about an inch too high for what I want, and I rarely need to go to anything higher.

All in all I'm pleased with it and glad to have spent a few hundred more over the cheaper brands out there.

Cutting height issue – Bought this mower as I trust the Honda brand, have only had it a few weeks but so far it starts first time, is reasonably quiet and it cuts the lawn nicely. I don't think the motor is under powered as some others have found. Everything is good except the cutting height adjustments, the lowest height is too low and the next height up is too high, I… Read more

am going to have to try and add another height myself or see if I can lower the blade height slightly.

Worst mower I've ever used – If your grass is perfectly dry and not very long then this mower will do an OK job - but so will any mower. If there is a hint of moisture or your grass is actually of a length that needs cutting then this mower will do a lousy job. The engine is underpowered and always seems to be struggling. It is difficult to push, the bars are at the wrong… Read more

height and angle and it is heavy and cumbersome. It will not properly cut or catch any grass that is even slightly damp, but clogs and leaves more grass on the lawn than in the catcher. Mine had to go back to the dealer within two weeks because it wouldn't run and it's needed its fuel system pulled apart and cleaned multiple times. My previous mower was a simple mulcher with a cheap Chinese motor, and it was ten times the mower that this bit of junk is.

Wished I knew about product review before I bought this rubbish – My honda 216 is a little over a year old , in mid February 2019 was the first time I'd struck the problem with the rear wheels locking up when pulled back. As with most things these days when ever i strike a problem I'm straight on the net , there were video clips and advice on how to fix the problem and I also discovered it mentioned in owners… Read more

manual " how to adjust drive cable" . I took machine to a honda dealer for a service and mentioned problem , while mower was at shop I rang honda and asked rep about problem . Got mower back and was assured it wouldn't happen again. On the 35 -3-19 I rang honda and asked what now machine is locking wheels again . They took notes and said it would be passed onto tech dept and someone will contact me , today the 28-3-19 I rang honda about my problem , was told tech dept wanted more info , my question was why didn't they ring me , if I'd waited for them I would never have known . In my eyes they've had a go at repair , now I believe I'm entitled to a refund ...... but we'll see !

Average mower – Honda products as you would expect, are built with a certain quality. And there is no doubting the build quality of the HRR216K9VYUA is typical Honda. The starting is 10 out of 10 Brilliant....The self propelling system, does struggle at times with the wheels just spinning and the operator having to push and shove to get it moving. A more… Read more

aggressive rear tyre pattern even studs could have been fitted. The catcher is of good capacity but does lack a grab handle to assist with emptying. The width of the cut is good, the twin blade system is a mystery to me but seems to cut the lawn ok. Honda for as long as I can remember have always struggles with wet or damp grass and this model is no different. I find I have to cut slowly and back out occasionally as the motor loses power when the going gets really tough. The blade disconnect system is a wonderful idea, but really loads the motor up when engaged. I even had the motor stall on the odd occasion. The biggest problem I have with this mower is the sheer weight, I bought this self propelled model as I thought it would make mowing easier with my dodgy back. Whilst going forward using the self propelled function is great, reversing and manouvering around trees to me is terrible. With an average back I struggle a little as a lot of effort is required to pull the mower backwards or change direction. So I rate this mower as a 6/10. Should be a 5 but the Honda build quality gives this product an extra point.