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HRN216 vs DB2321SR

HRN216 vs DB2321SR compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

HRN216 vs DB2321SR
Honda HRN216 PowerSmart DB2321SR
Our rating 3.9 3.1
Performance 4.0 3.0
Build quality 4.0 3.0
Reliability 4.5 3.0
Value for money 3.5 3.0
Comfort & ergonomics 4.0 3.5
Features 3.5 3.0
Price $599 $449.99
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower 0 HP —
Engine Honda GCV170, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled 170 cc 4-cycle OHV gas engine, recoil start (maker not stated)
Displacement About 166 cc (Honda GCV170), 1 cylinder 170 cc
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Fixed-gear belt clutch, variable-position Smart Drive Rear-wheel self-propel (speed not stated)
Drive Rear-wheel drive, slipping belt Self-propelled, rear-wheel drive
Deck size 21 in 21 in.
Deck construction Steel, 16-gauge, 3-in-1 with Clip Director —
Cutting height 1 to 4 in, 7 positions 1.5 to 3.9 in. (page says 5 or 6 positions)
Blades MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) —
Discharge Rear bag (1.9 bu, standard), mulch or discharge via Clip Director 3-in-1: side discharge, mulching or rear bag
Top speed 0 to 4 mph —
Turning radius N/A (walk-behind) —
Front tires 8 in plastic 7 in.
Rear tires 8 in plastic, sintered metal bushings 8 in.
Weight 79 lb dry (VKA); about 87 lb (VLA); about 90 lb (VYA) —
Dimensions 21-in. deck; see Honda spec sheet for overall size —
Fuel capacity Not published by Honda —
Recommended property size Small to medium yards (about 1/4 to 1/2 acre, our estimate) Not stated by PowerSmart
Dry weight (VKA) 79 lb —
Operating weight (VKA) 82 lb —
Bag capacity 1.9 bushel —
Starter (VKA) Recoil —
Choke Automatic —
Handle 1 in. steel tube, 2 height positions —
Model number — DB2321SR
Color — Red
Start — Recoil (pull)
First-fill oil — 12 fl oz 10W-30
Verdict 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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The DB2321SR adds rear-wheel drive and a stated 3-year warranty to a basic 21-inch 3-in-1 deck. Limited published detail and a higher price than its siblings keep the value score…
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