HRN216 vs Super Recycler
HRN216 vs Super Recycler compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| HRN216 | Super Recycler | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | $599 | $749 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 0 HP | — |
| Engine | Honda GCV170, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled | Briggs & Stratton EXi 163 cc (21565, 21563) or EXi 190 cc (21564) |
| Displacement | About 166 cc (Honda GCV170), 1 cylinder | 163 or 190 cc single-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Fixed-gear belt clutch, variable-position Smart Drive | Personal Pace Auto Drive |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, slipping belt | Self-propel, rear-wheel, speed follows your pace |
| Deck size | 21 in | 21 in. |
| Deck construction | Steel, 16-gauge, 3-in-1 with Clip Director | Cast aluminum |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in, 7 positions | 1.0 to 4.0 in., 4-point adjustment |
| Blades | MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) | Dual blade with accelerator |
| Discharge | Rear bag (1.9 bu, standard), mulch or discharge via Clip Director | Mulch and bag standard; side discharge chute not included |
| Top speed | 0 to 4 mph | Up to 4.0 mph |
| Turning radius | N/A (walk-behind) | — |
| Front tires | 8 in plastic | 8 in. |
| Rear tires | 8 in plastic, sintered metal bushings | 10 in. |
| Weight | 79 lb dry (VKA); about 87 lb (VLA); about 90 lb (VYA) | 83 to 92 lb |
| 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) | Up to 1/2 acre |
| 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 | — |
| Torque (gross) | — | 7.25 ft-lb (163 cc), 8.75 ft-lb (190 cc) |
| Bag | — | 1.8 bushel |
| Storage | — | SmartStow vertical |
| Start | — | Pull (21565, 21563), electric (21564) |
| 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 |
The Super Recycler is the best gas Recycler for people who want a corrosion-proof deck and a longer warranty. Its price is high for a half-acre mower. Read the full review |
