I just bought this mower and it is fantastic. I use it on the full mulch setting, works great. The hydrostatic transmission, rust-proof deck, and blade cut-out is why I bought it.

Thanks for the honest review. I’m about to sell a few of my older mowers and just have this one- helps make the purchase decision an easy one.

Thank you for the instruction video. It is what I need to start my mower for the first time.

Thanks for the video. I have this exact model coming tomorrow. I have always had compromise (cheap) mowers, so it will be great to finally have something nice.

I bought a new HRZ216TDA back in 2005 from HD and after 15 years of around the year use (in FL) it's starting to fade... Good video, the best part for me was the last minute, thanks for showing the blade control!

Hello from Memphis. So far my Honda is doing a good job. Thanks

I just purchased one today.Can't wait for its arrival and start mowing season 2022.

Everything about this review is educational and interesting, especially knowing that there is minimal assembly required. Oh and I heard American Pickers may take those relics off your hands.... Excellent review.

I just bought the same model. Didn't figure that I needed a battery which is the top of the line model. This model is the 2nd to the top of line and will meet my needs just fine. Just an FYI but after this year Honda is no longer making lawn mowers. They will the parts, but no longer the mowers. So if you are on the fence about getting one you'd better get one !! Good video, thanks !!

I have a 2018 Honda HRX217. I love it. I cut about 30 yards per month with it. Climb hills better then my Husqvarna HU800AWD

Great review,I had this original model with the 190cc motor.Used it hard for 3 seasons,traded it in for the new 200cc model.Nothing wrong at all with the old mower.Actually looking forward to mowing season!!! I got a fair trade and heard good things about the newer model so went with it.This is my third Honda mower,they build a great product.

u got your moneys worth out of those old mowers. I just bought that honda hrx. havent used it yet. good video

I just bought the same one didn’t want to use it on my first cut so used my old Toro Recycler yesterday also bought a sthil SH86 gas blower to clean off the area and mower when done

Looking at the dusty handle bars resembles my new HRX. This mower turns what ever it is cutting into dust. I have never seen a mower do this. After my first mow my machine was loaded with dust. The power of this big engine and the two blade system make it a dust machine. I will definitely watch the air filter closely. For it is a basic air cleaner when compared to the Honda GX commercial engines. My only disappointment is not having my old Toro’s Personal pace system. Honda’s system does not compare in my opinion. Nice video!

I got the very same spec mower, just the EU version called HRX537 HY. It is a great premium mower, Been using mine for 1 season. Personally I prefer the etanol free fuel from Aspen (alkylate fuel). The mower doesnt like to start at cold temp like winter temps etc. Carb are cleaned, and chooke are working 100%. Greas season temp, it will start on 2 pull most of the time. 1 pull over 25c degress.

I've got an HRT216SDA. Bought it in 2000, still going strong. Now I use it to 'frame' the lawn to make it easier to use the tractor. The only thing I don't like about the new ones is the auto choke. Just give me a manual choke, I'm not that lazy.

My Honda lasted me 18 years before the deck cracked. The shop I took it to see if it could be repaired said It wouldn't be worth it. What amazed me was the mower since I owned it, always started on the first pull. , Just bought another one. Lowe's just started selling them.

Great job on the video.

Good video & good choice! The HRX217VYA is a good 2nd choice in my opinion with the select drive transmission system, but hydrostatic transmission like your model is best.

I need to find replacement for my old husqvarna mower.... This one looks great

I’ve had my hrx217 for over 10 years now and never had a problem and never done an oil change.

Brilliant mower I work with honda mowers for years I sold a model like this in Ireland an had to replace the crank shaft the customer hit a rock with it was about €200 for the shaft alone an u dont have to take the engine off to replace it the fly wheel comes off an the top cover of the engine comes off. the deck of the mower is made from a single piece of zeni plastic that's why it's so expensive. Iv never had a deck break been selling these for the last 10 years.

Thank you This the more I have been looking at nice to see a good review

I have the Honda HRN216VYA the model with thumb control the cruse, will I should say "I had, past tense." I order it from my local Honda power equipment store. I used the beauty 3 times until some jerk took my Honda mower. I am now going back to the same store but this time I'll be spending just shy of a grand for Honda HRX2176HZA, this has eletric start and roto stop blades. My other Honda that got stolen it too had roto stop blades and I really loved that feature, no shutting down the mower, just shut off the dual micro cut blades to empty the bag or if i want to take a rest. Honda has a deal going on now, instead of 3 years of warranty on SOME Honda Mowers one will receive 2 extra years making it a total of 5 year warranty and the deck on my piticutller Honda will have lifetime warranty. Yes if your do all the routine maintenance on your Honda, it will be the last one You'll ever have to buy. Honda mowers are the top of the top line of all mowers. I highly recommend Honda as your goto lawn mower.

Glad you covered the Republic of Kalifornia Prop 65 warnings.

so one of the reviews on amazon told of how the deck was damaged by a rock or something hitting the deck while mowing and when the poster contacted honda, they told him that the warranty is only on the deck rotting and not damage by a rock or stick.

Nice mower but I have to take it back because when I brought it they told me that it had a hydrostatic transmission no belts but if you turn it on it side there is a belt

Have you considered replacing the decks on the older mowers? Especially the one with the Honda motor?

I bought my HRX217HZA last year and put a major amount of work into her before my first mow. Last year.... Installed a tachometer/hour meter. Essential for maintenance interval up keep, in my opinion. Installed a magnetic oil dipstick to catch all the break-in slag, in the oil. Threw the Honda oil in the trash and used Royal Purple break-in oil, then switched to Royal Purple 5W30, after the break-in period. Plasti-dipped those silly looking, off white wheels, Graphite Pearl, to match the deck more closely. Installed a striping kit from bigleaguelawns.com to get beautiful stripes in my yard. Installed a genuine Honda edge guard kit on the deck to keep it from getting scuffed up. Named her Kathryn. I put together a maintenance log book and keep meticulous records on her. Every time I mow, an entry is made. Plus, it allows me to keep a running tab on the hours I'm putting on the engine, in case the hour meter fails. It's battery is already very low. The hour meter keeps my maintenance intervals precisely on schedule. I bought a shop manual for her so that I can perform any and all maintenance on her myself. I don't trust her to a shop. She's an electric start, so I bought 3 extra keys and "HONDA" key rings. And a pair of Honda work gloves. This year..... I built a big workbench in my garage, specifically to do all maintenance on Kathryn. Bought and installed an electric hoist in my garage to lift her onto the bench. She's heavy as hell to begin with, and the stripe kit adds another 20lbs. Changed the spark plug. Changed the oil. Changed the air filter. Had the blades sharpened, and bought a second set as well. Finally, added a push broom head to the stripe kit to make the tall fescue lay over even more, for better contrast and deeper stripes. There's a short video of Kathryn and some of the mods I did to her on my page. Cheers! P.S. non-ethanol fuel only, of course, and I spray her down with the garden hose, scrape under the deck with a plastic putty knife, and dry her off with a linen towel after every mow.

Bought first one in 2012 trad ed that one in 2015 to always have one in 5 year warranty. Will now trade in 2015 model for new 2019 with bigger gvc200 motor.

I have 3 of the 190CC is it time to sell for two of these? I just sold my YBRAVO 2nd generation an hour ago

I am replacing 2 of these in 2021..You can't find them anywhere. Looking online only..Great mower. Sadly they cheapened out on the wheels/tire skin. The tread will come off the plastic wheel. If you want to get more life out of the tire skin you can simply use 5 small drywall screws to hold it in place for another season.

Dang you’re making me feel bad for wanting to get an HRX just because they’re awesome and my current mower is a great mower especially compared to what you are working with. I have a pretty big yard and it would be nice to mow a lot faster. I’m in pretty good shape and my toro recycler just feels SO slow. Plus sometimes I want to mow the other side of the property and it would be ideal to not have the blade running in transit. So i would get one with the roto stop. They’re all on back order now. My local Honda dealer has a waiting list of about 15 people on it and the big box stores don’t sell them. Just the smaller 170cc models.

Are the rear wheels larger than the front?

I bought the cheapest Honda mower from Home Depot in 2009, I live in California. I'm still alive, no cancer as of now, and the mower is still going strong. I like your model Honda mower, might just buy it just because.

A tip people actually like watching others unbox things. There is an adjustment somewhere near the motor I have a 2018 version and there is an adjustment spring for two different rpm settings.

How do you like the rear discharge? This is the only hesitation I have about buying this mower.

Love mine. Make sure to use ethenol free gas to make sure it last u a life time!

Just bought it today, blade wont move.

Honda make stainless steel edge guards for your HRX.

Sweeeet!

the engine sounds a lil bit weird when you shot it down.. like it has a lil bit rod knock D:

This lawnmower is designed to last 20 to 25 years if you take care of it 😊

If you get a steel deck you just gotta clean your deck that’s what I do every mow

How much u paid?

Thank you for the warning ⚠️ to Californian. It’s a deal breaker for me

Dude, link those three mowers up and tow them behind your rider.

If I'm in California, will I get cancer just by looking at this mower?

whats up with the engine covers....the mower is great except that those engine covers make it look bad

Only welders should buy a steel deck

Your mowers were worn out when you got them. You leave them outside in the rain. And you act like it's the mowers fault.

Good thing you don’t live in California.