HRN216 vs DB8621P
HRN216 vs DB8621P compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| HRN216 | DB8621P | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $599 | $269.99 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 0 HP | — |
| Engine | Honda GCV170, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled | 144 cc gas engine (maker not stated on page) |
| Displacement | About 166 cc (Honda GCV170), 1 cylinder | 144 cc |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Fixed-gear belt clutch, variable-position Smart Drive | None (push) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, slipping belt | Push, not self-propelled |
| Deck size | 21 in | 21 in. |
| Deck construction | Steel, 16-gauge, 3-in-1 with Clip Director | ST14 steel |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in, 7 positions | 1.5 to 3.9 in. |
| Blades | MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) | — |
| Discharge | Rear bag (1.9 bu, standard), mulch or discharge via Clip Director | 3-in-1: mulching, side discharge or rear bag |
| Top speed | 0 to 4 mph | — |
| Turning radius | N/A (walk-behind) | — |
| Front tires | 8 in plastic | — |
| Rear tires | 8 in plastic, sintered metal bushings | — |
| 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 | 15.8 gal |
| Starter (VKA) | Recoil | — |
| Choke | Automatic | — |
| Handle | 1 in. steel tube, 2 height positions | — |
| Model number | — | DB8621P |
| Mode | — | Mulch, side or bag |
| Drive | — | Push |
| 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. Read the full review |
On paper the DB8621P is a bargain 21-inch push mower with a large 15.8-gal bag and 3-in-1 flexibility. Missing spec detail and an unstated warranty are the main drawbacks. Read the full review |
