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M110 vs HRN216

M110 vs HRN216 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

M110 vs HRN216
Craftsman M110 Honda HRN216
Our rating 3.5 3.9
Performance 3.5 4.0
Build quality 3.0 4.0
Reliability 3.0 4.5
Value for money 4.5 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 3.5 4.0
Features 3.5 3.5
Price $229 $599
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower 0 HP 0 HP
Engine Briggs & Stratton 550EX, single-cylinder OHV Honda GCV170, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled
Displacement 140 cc, 1 cylinder About 166 cc (Honda GCV170), 1 cylinder
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission None (push) Fixed-gear belt clutch, variable-position Smart Drive
Drive Push, manual propulsion Rear-wheel drive, slipping belt
Deck size 21 in 21 in
Deck construction Steel, 3-in-1 convertible Steel, 16-gauge, 3-in-1 with Clip Director
Cutting height 1.25 to 3.75 in, 6 positions 1 to 4 in, 7 positions
Blades Single blade MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces)
Discharge Side discharge, rear bag (included) or mulch (kit included) Rear bag (1.9 bu, standard), mulch or discharge via Clip Director
Top speed Walking pace (push) 0 to 4 mph
Turning radius N/A (walk-behind) N/A (walk-behind)
Front tires 7 to 8 in (varies by retailer listing) 8 in plastic
Rear tires 8 to 11 in (varies by retailer listing) 8 in plastic, sintered metal bushings
Weight 65 lb 79 lb dry (VKA); about 87 lb (VLA); about 90 lb (VYA)
Dimensions 21-in. deck; see Craftsman spec sheet for overall size 21-in. deck; see Honda spec sheet for overall size
Fuel capacity Not published by Craftsman Not published by Honda
Recommended property size Up to about 1/4 acre Small to medium yards (about 1/4 to 1/2 acre, our estimate)
Engine series Briggs & Stratton 550EX —
Engine torque 5.5 ft-lb —
Start type Pull start —
Handle Adjustable loop handle 1 in. steel tube, 2 height positions
Blade stop system No —
Dry weight (VKA) — 79 lb
Operating weight (VKA) — 82 lb
Bag capacity — 1.9 bushel
Starter (VKA) — Recoil
Choke — Automatic
Verdict The M110 is a light, low-cost 21-in. push mower with a bag and mulch kit included. It suits flat yards up to about a quarter acre.
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The HRN216 is Honda's entry self-propelled mower, with a GCV170 engine, 21-in. steel deck, MicroCut twin blades and Smart Drive. It suits small to medium lawns.
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