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ChrisAdelaide
- HRU216
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Honda 216 propelled mower
The only mower needed. Must be propelled. You'll regret it if you don't get the 3speed automatic mower. Walking and steering takes enough energy. 10th in same day in hilly neighbourhood Honda Popelled leaves you with enough energy at the end of the day to live more.
I know plenty of mature age smart people that just wreck stuff. And could wreck a 216 quite quickly. Hot tips for owners. Read manual. Chuck manual. Machinery newbies should keep manual and perhaps do a small engines and machinery course. I've seen you newbies fix fails when ...
Read moreI was a mechanic. Even shopping bags as radiator caps. Upon purchase take it apart to rebuild it better. Not the engine or gearbox . They're great. Undo all nuts, add washers & a spring washer. Torque wheels on as cars wheel bearings.not like mowers. Use high strength loctite on all nuts including all in handle bar assembly. Fix brand new softer rubber to wheels over existing tire. Cut in less tread. Turn revs up to 3800. Can do more but sound freaks people out. Slightly push forward as engaging gear always. Less drive train stress. Use brushcutter to cut under low growth trees and bushes & corners rounded so 216 can go forward and turn well and clear enabling non stop forward cutting, in laps starting the outside until centre.keep carby side on the inside always to avoid damage from branches and bushes as you lap. Lil bit of push and pull to finish centre. Efficiency gained on all moving parts. Plus fast jobs more $ per hrs. Put memory foam under mower in trailer travel. Big mower for big grass. Remember ramps when needed. Too heavy for trips down/up stairs. Don't bother plugging a hose into the deck fitting. It's just for decoration. You might want to wait until warranty expires before doing upgrades. I'd do it straight away. If anything should go bad I'd remove all my upgrades before taking it to place of purchase for warranty work.1 comment
Brad
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Reasonable machine
I do about 7 -10 yards a week with the HRU216M2. Had it for 7 months so far. It has a reliable engine and gearbox. I like the blade brake system as it stops grass flying around when emptying the catcher and allows me to safely move over driveways etc.. The fuel tank is big enough to do at least 3 1/4 acre blocks without refueling. It is not too heavy for me (but I am a 25yr old distance runner) and I also like the front bar for protection and tie down. Now for the cons. It could have a little more power to cut couch grass (which it more...
Read more or less tears). The wash port is absolutely useless even if the grass is only a little damp and even more useless with even half worn blades. Lastly only a minor thing(but annoying). Randomly when mowing(even sometimes on level ground) the blade engaging button pops out.1 comment
James H.Honda
Hi Brad, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Sorry to hear that you had this issue. If you can get in touch with our customer relations team on 1300 ...
Read more559 846 or email us at customer.relations@honda.com.au we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahCommercial Mower? NO WAY!
Had the mower for approximately 3 years. Blades wear way too fast, gearing is too slow, bag clogs up at the sight of wet grass, cables constantly snapping, gear box troubles: Had it replaced once under warranty, now 10 months on, same issues!!! Will never buy a Honda again, overpriced, underpowered and poor workmanship.
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James H.Honda
Hi Disgruntled Mower Man's Profile, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Sorry to hear that you had this issue. If you can get in touch with our custo...
Read moremer relations team on 1300 559 846 or email us at customer.relations@honda.com.au we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahFind out how Honda HRU216 compares to other Petrol Lawn Mowers
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ecas1234
- 13 reviews
- 19 likes
just ok
My 216 is up to around 700 lawns, pros: good engine life, good gearbox , 3 speed is an advantage. Cons: have now snapped drive cable blade engage cable, left hand handle bar nut always vibrates loose, it hates cooch lawns, had to bend govener spring to make it rev harder to get through most lawns , fabric catcher gets dirty quickly and blocks airflow not allowing grass to go into catcher. I think its pathetic to call it a commercial mower and not offer a commercial warranty! and I bought mine for au $1350 march 2014 they are $1750 now and I hear the price for exactly the same machine is going up to $1950 in the next month or so , far to expencive!! My next mower will be an after market model.
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James H.Honda
Hi ecas1234, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Sorry to hear that you had this issue. If you can get in touch with our customer relations team on 1...
Read more300 559 846 or email us at customer.relations@honda.com.au we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahJKs Garden ServiceWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Great Machine
I am a contract Mower man. I have just bought my 3rd HRU216 second hand self propelled mower on line. The 1st 2 have been fantastic. They do an awful lot of work. The only negative I have is the chute opening. As others have said it could be widened to prevent clogging. Lets hope the 3rd second hand model is ok.
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James H.Honda
Thank you for the feedback JKs Garden Service's. - Sarah
Disappointed
I own a Honda brushcutter which I regard as a brilliantly designed, reliable & easy to use piece of equipment. So when it came time to get another mower after using so many $300.00 throw away crappy things I thought I'd spurge on a Honda and purchased the HRR216PKUA.
I am sorry to say that I am pretty disappointed. Now, having said that, the disappointed maybe as much with myself as it is with the product. You see, it's clear to me now that I should have gotten the self-propelled model. I have a fairly large yard and when the lawn is f...
Read moreairly thick this mower becomes one heavy mother. Now, to put it in perspective I am a 57 year old office worker - but I am not hopelessly unfit (I ride a bike, jog etc) - so I guess my point is - if I needed to be in my thirties and a gym junkie to use this mower - then I wish someone would have told me. I also agree with the reviewer who criticized the height adjustment. It seems to me if you want to mow low - you need to break your back pushing the mongrel - if you want to mow a bit higher - expect to miss most of the grass. On the bright it does start well and has great safety features. But do yourself a favour and get the self-propelled model. Cheers1 comment
James H.Honda
Hi Liquidman101, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions or ...
Read morequeries please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au. Many thanks, SarahNot worth the mpney
Brought the Honda 216 for my business, 4 months later needed a new gear box then 2 months later the new gear box broke again, to heavy when catcher is full, not worth the money, may as we'll just buy a push Honda
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James H.Honda
Hi Brett, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Sorry to hear that you had this issue. If you can get in touch with our customer relations team on 1300...
Read more 559 846 or email us at customer.relations@honda.com.au we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahDrive motor
Have a commercial business and always use honda gear however very disappointed in my recently bought 216 gearbox broke within ten months. Think catcher size/weight when full is too much for it bad design and poor quality control
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James H.Honda
Hi GSB, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback, please know that your feedback is not going unheard. If you would like to di...
Read morescuss this further or have any questions or queries please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au. Many thanks, SarahGoing to kubota
Have had 7 Honda 216 models and the old ones were tougher than the modern (post ohs gear )
Have always had problems with Shute blocking up with clover or long paspalum . Have had three handles snap, am constantly replacing the discs, also no good support from Honda company or retailer.
Am trying the new kubota professional self propelled, as Newcastle council and some mid coast contractors have switched
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James H.Honda
Hi Bernie, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions or querie...
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DenverHobart, Tasmania
A Honda by name but not by quality
Have had my new HR216 Honda Lawnmower for a few months and very disappointed in the design and quality. Not only is it heavy and noisy (for a Honda), today after only starting it about 6 to 8 times since new, the starter cord shredded and broke. This is caused by a very poor quality cord dragging over a sharp plastic edge in the recoil unit as it exits the housing. This must be common with this model, as it will continue to happen unless honda redesign and replace the recoil unit and cords on this mower. I have written to Honda, so it will be interesting to see their reply.
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James H.Honda
Hi Denver, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions or querie...
Read mores please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au or 1300 559 846. Many thanks, SarahWow Sarah, I wrote to you about the small and easy to fix problem I had 11months ago and did not receive a useful or helpful reply, and now you insult me by thanking me for my feedback............??????????????
GrahamBiloela
Starts easy, but thats all...wasted our money
Recently we traded our old Honda mower HRU19D, for a new HRR216PKUA lawn mower, as we never had any problems with the old one which made mowing easy.
What a HUGE let down for us. The new one is heavy and hard to push and the bag catcher is absolutely useless. My wife can no longer mow (which she likes to do) as she suffers from asthma and the constant dust through the bag sets her off.
The distance between cutting heights is a FAIL and the overall experience is terrible. We wish we had kept our old mower instead of wasting our money on this one.
Disappointed (VERY)
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James H.Honda
Hi Graham, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Sorry to hear that you had this issue. If you can get in touch with our customer relations team on 130...
Read more0 559 846 or email us at customer.relations@honda.com.au we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahMuttleySouth Coast NSW
- 4 reviews
- 5 likes
Had Honda self propelled mowers for 25 years.
So, my second Honda Mower seems now to be pretty tired, (it is designated HRU 215 so I guess it is the forerunner of the 216) and will be replaced soon. I've been using Honda self propelled mowers for 25 years and don't remember the designation of the one I had originally....oh and did I say I've had only two in those 25 years?
This one still starts first pull, and seems comparatively quiet. I don't get clogging problems like the commercial operators. I can see their points in the various reviews posted, but as a home user this mower (well ...
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New models at the home gardener level would get a different review from me...dissapointed.
James H.Honda
Hi Muttley, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss anything further or have any questions or q...
Read moreueries please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au. Many thanks, SarahBob RAuckland
Reliable but serious flaws
Mine came with the round I bought and is about 10 years old. I am impressed that it still starts first time but performance in the wet is poor (and as a contractor can't wait for sunnier days). It clogs up regularly (so what commercial mowers do have unobstructed chutes?). Length of the handle is a problem as is the lack of camlocks for folding the handle (takes forever each time it goes in or out of the van).
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James H.Honda
Hi Muttley, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss anything further or have any questions or q...
Read moreueries please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au. Many thanks, Sarahok at the moment
Bought 216m2 , starts 1st time, feels strong but its bloody heavy for someone who uses it daily, shute gets clogged a bit and the spring on the self propelled cable twists itself around and jams the self propelled to open occasionally.revs feel slightly low (around 2900-3000) and feels like at $1650 it could be a bit more powerful . Not sure Ive made the right choice but time will tell.
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James H.Honda
Hi Pat, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss anything further or have any questions or queri...
Read morees please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au. Many thanks, SarahPatrickSydney
- 5 reviews
- 16 likes
ok
Bought new $1550.00. Powerful engine, starts easily and pretty robust.
Mulch attachment was $50 and doesn't even fit properly, really heavy although I'd rather heavy and lasts long than light and falls apart.
Only had it 2 months so time will tell if buying a honda self propelled was worth it.
power, easy start, tough
heavy, mulch attachment doesn't fit properly for $50,
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James H.Honda
Hi Patrick, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss anything further or have any questions or q...
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Great FrustrationCaboolture
- 5 reviews
- 8 likes
Inferior chinese poor quality parts
As a contractor, i have used this mower for years. A couple of problems i see are that Honda could move the gearbox out of the catch area and widen the catch area, afterall, we have to catch grass not leave it behind. The blades are far too thin and need constanly changing or the disc enlarged so the blades are shorter. The flute area on these blades goes within a a few hits of twigs or stones (For all those who say raise deck or collect sticks, there is no excuse, there will always be sticks or stones, even after mowing the same lawns for year...
Read mores). The gearbox is strong, really strong but the propel control wire snaps all the time. Motor is fantastic and has so much torque. The good bits however can't make the bad bits about catching grass go away. The customer only see that part. The blade spacers need to be stamped to the bolt desing because it puts too much pressure on the disc and wears out the disc bolt holes, meaning the disc than needs replacing. The wheels should be much sturdier on a contractor mower and maybe the handlebars raised to a higher position. The lay back too far and this causes turning problems where wheels hit trees because of movement forward when turning. I have snapped 3 handlebars in 2 years. They have no middle support and the metal is extremely thin, so thin that when welding back together they burn holes. The handle bar nuts could be replaced with lever action. Honda wont listen to any of this because they also want the after sale repairs. This is why i satyed away from Honda for so long and am thinking of staying away some more. Their motor and gearbox is absolutely fantastic but all those other niggling problems frustrate when trying to work. These mowers end up costing far too much money, gearbox and motor not included. The shaft between the motor and gearbox should be much stronger. This is Australia, we have tough conditions here, we need strength. No use have strong motors and gearboxes if the rest of the equipment does not perform. Motor, perfect. Gearbox, great apart from propel cable and shaft to motor Blades (extremely poor quality), disc(spacers can fix this), cables (stronger propel cable), handlebars (very poor, extra strength near cables, extra height), Wheels(Too much grunt for these garbage wheels)2 comments
In response to myself, if Honda would just change these few small problems, even if this cost extra for myself, the long term benefits would be great.For instance, no getting angry and frustrated beca...
Read moreuse of a couple simple things ruining your entire day costing money. I would rather pay the extra in the beginning for a higher quality performance than forever be repairing things. Blades, move the gearbox (maybe double row chain driven to make the shoot larger. Stronger handlebars definately, nothing like having to ruin your entire day over handlebars (in all the years of mowing, only Honda have had this problem and for such a fantastic piece of machinery, why would you skimp just to annoy your own customers to make your bottom dollar better. Hell, if it means that your retail shops lose, why not give a few free services so they benefit in the beginning price. Blades now it is ridiculous that the fins, flute, whatever you call them should break befor even using a quarter of the blade. Without fins, the blades are completely useless. I remember sharpening blades, nearlt to nothing but the fins always lasted.I have heard of people rivetting blades together to get away from this problem but to me, that is even more dangerous. That one cable that snaps constantly is so annoying. Yes things maybe cheap to replace but overall they are more expensive, when downtime comes to play. I would rather have one very good mower than 4 heaps of junk. Honda motors were able to adapt to the Rover base. This base is perfect for CATCHING grass. However the lack of gearbox to slow mower but keep revs up is th problem with it. The rover disc and blades make a brilliant cut and they also have the stamped blade nut spacers, which as i said add extra strength to the blade bolts and disc. The full grass shoot is a dream when catching grass, Honda mowers lack this. Mowing grass is the point. Getting negative reactions from customers because Honda leave clippings behind is a major problem. No use mowing grass if you can'ty catch it. If the machine was $2000 and it didn't catch, than it might as well be worth $100. Honda have gone all out on their motors and gearboxes, why don't they finish the product and capture the market completely. Stuff after sales service, give your retailers better commission to compensate or something.James H.Honda
Hi Great Frustration, My name is Sarah and I work in the marketing department here at Honda Power Equipment. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further or have any question...
Read mores or queries please contact customer.relations@honda.com.au or 1300 559 846. Many thanks, SarahKing of the lawn
Could not miss a couple of bad reviews on this page so I thought I'd even the scales a little. I have a hru216 self propelled mower and I've owned it from new and it's now going on four years old. Now paying almost $1700 for a mower was hard to get over at the start but you get what you pay for. I live in north Queensland and I would have to say I have the best lawn in the suburb however I mow at least twice a week sometimes three and my mower has not missed a beat. Oil, blades and air filter every six months and it's trouble free mowing. Still...
Read more on original wheels, maybe the lads going through gearboxes and wheels should learn how to now on a cheapo bindings mower. Maybe then they will appreciate the Honda they had.I'll get ten years or more out of mine it still looks and runs like new, it will amaze people how long things last if you look after it. [censored word removed] good It cant operate itself2 comments
As a contractor, i have used this mower for years. A couple of problems i see are that Honda could move the gearbox out of the catch area and widen the catch area, afterall, we have to catch grass no...
Read moret leave it behind. The blades are far too thin and need constanly changing or the disc enlarged so the blades are shorter. The flute area on these blades goes within a a few hits of twigs or stones (For all those who say raise deck or collect sticks, there is no excuse, there will always be sticks or stones, even after mowing the same lawns for years). The gearbox is strong, really strong but the propel control wire snaps all the time. Motor is fantastic and has so much torque. The good bits however can't make the bad bits about catching grass go away. The customer only see that part. The blade spacers need to be stamped to the bolt desing because it puts too much pressure on the disc and wears out the disc bolt holes, meaning the disc than needs replacing. The wheels should be much sturdier on a contractor mower and maybe the handlebars raised to a higher position. The lay back too far and this causes turning problems where wheels hit trees because of movement forward when turning. I have snapped 3 handlebars in 2 years. They have no middle support and the metal is extremely thin, so thin that when welding back together they burn holes. The handle bar nuts could be replaced with lever action. Honda wont listen to any of this because they also want the after sale repairs. This is why i satyed away from Honda for so long and am thinking of staying away some more. Their motor and gearbox is absolutely fantastic but all those other niggling problems frustrate when trying to work. These mowers end up costing far too much money, gearbox and motor not included. The shaft between the motor and gearbox should be much stronger. This is Australia, we have tough conditions here, we need strength. No use have strong motors and gearboxes if the rest of the equipment does not perform.James H.Honda
Thank you for your thoughts lawnking88. Great to hear that you are getting the use out of your mower. - Sarah
beachshackNorthern Region, NSW
- 9 reviews
- 12 likes
Cant live without it!!
I am a average sized female in late fifties with a big lawn of verdant buffalo grass and I haven't looked back since purchasing this beauty. So easy to start, cruises through the thick buffalo and even though it is heavy once you perfect the technique for turning it, no problems.
It has turned our yard into a beautiful lawn wheres our previous mower just got stuck in the buffalo and made an awful mess.
Was sold a Husqavarna self propelled but it wouldnt even move in the buffalo so got my money back, bit the bullet, paid the extra and havent looked back :)
Reliable, easy to start, cruises through buffalo
Heavy, but okay with the right turning technique.
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James H.Honda
Thank you for your thoughts beachshack. Great to hear that you are getting the use out of your mower. - Sarah
AmyAlbany, Western Australia
- 5 reviews
Great cut and powerful engine
Fantastic lawnmower, much better then any other mower we have had previously. Great for larger lawns i.e. 0.5 to 1 acre. Love that's it self propelled, starts first time and can cut through pretty much any type of lawn/grass effortlessly. Comes with 4 yr warranty. Mulch and catcher works really well.
cuts well and efficiently, powerful engine, starts first time
nothing really, just that is it a heavy machine
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James H.Honda
Thank you for your thoughts Amy. Great to hear that you are getting the use out of your mower. - Sarah
Never buy another one give me my money back
All though warrant says 2years commercial by salesman, its for motor only, I have brought two gear box lasted less than 6 months on both, chasis has cracked on one chasis warranty 6mths, A commercial mower, WHAT EVER.
This mower or warranty seriously needs to be reviewed by manufacturer Honda Australia
Went well for about 6 weeks
Alll moving parts cables breaking wheels collapsing
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James H.Honda
Hi Another 5 days to repair's, I can see its been a while since you posted this review. If you are still encountering issues please contact our customer relations team on 1300 559 846 or email us at c...
Read moreustomer.relations@honda.com.au and we will have someone look into this issue for you. Many thanks, SarahQuestions & Answers
A S.asked
How many kg weight this machine
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Hakan Sasked
What is the difference between a honda Hru216 and Hru216D ?
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Gavasked
I’ve just bought and have not cut lawn with it, got it started and theres no throttle adjustment, it just runs at Idle, or will the revs pick up when cutting?
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Details
Honda HRN216PKU2.5(2) | ||||
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Category | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers |
Price (RRP) | $1,749.00 | $1,749.00 | $749.00 | |
Power Source | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
Features | Blade Brake, Mulching Capability and Self-Propelled | Blade Brake, Foldable Handle, Mulching Capability and Self-Propelled | Mulching Capability | |
Catcher Type | Rigid | Collapsible | Rigid | |
Catcher Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 66 L | |
Cutting Deck Material | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy | Steel | |
Cutting Width | 533 mm | 530 mm | 533 mm | |
Height of Cut | 16 mm to 76 mm | 16 mm to 80 mm | 25 mm to 100 mm | |
Number of Blades | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Manufacturer Warranty | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | |
Engine / Motor | ||||
Engine Name | Honda GXV160 4 Stroke | Honda GXV160 | GCV170 | |
Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke and OHV (Overhead Valve) | |
Brand | Honda | Honda | Honda | |
Engine Displacement | 160 cc | 167 cc |
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James H.Honda
Hi Chris, this is Sarah from Honda's head office in Melbourne. Glad to see that you're loving your HRU216! It's a hugely popular model and it's great knowing that you'll be getting plenty of use out of it. -Sarah