HRN216 vs TB110
HRN216 vs TB110 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| HRN216 | TB110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | $599 | $199 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine | Honda GCV170, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled | Briggs & Stratton 550EX, single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | About 166 cc (Honda GCV170), 1 cylinder | 140 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Fixed-gear belt clutch, variable-position Smart Drive | None (push) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, slipping belt | Push, manual propulsion |
| Deck size | 21 in | 21 in |
| Deck construction | Steel, 16-gauge, 3-in-1 with Clip Director | Stamped steel, TriAction, 3-in-1 |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in, 7 positions | 6 positions (about 1.25 to 3.75 in) |
| Blades | MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) | Single TriAction blade |
| Discharge | Rear bag (1.9 bu, standard), mulch or discharge via Clip Director | Side discharge, rear bag (1.9 bu, included) or mulch (kit included) |
| Top speed | 0 to 4 mph | Walking pace (push) |
| Turning radius | N/A (walk-behind) | N/A (walk-behind) |
| Front tires | 8 in plastic | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Rear tires | 8 in plastic, sintered metal bushings | 11 in (one listing says 10 in) |
| Weight | 79 lb dry (VKA); about 87 lb (VLA); about 90 lb (VYA) | Light; exact weight not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Dimensions | 21-in. deck; see Honda spec sheet for overall size | 21-in. deck; see Troy-Bilt spec sheet for overall size |
| Fuel capacity | Not published by Honda | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Recommended property size | Small to medium yards (about 1/4 to 1/2 acre, our estimate) | Small to medium yards |
| 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 | — |
| Engine model | — | Briggs & Stratton 550EX |
| Engine oil capacity | — | 15 oz |
| Start type | — | Recoil with ReadyStart |
| Deck wash | — | No |
| Built in | — | Valley City, Ohio (U.S. and global parts) |
| 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 TB110 is a light 21-in. push mower with a 140 cc Briggs & Stratton ReadyStart engine, TriAction deck and bag and mulch kit included. It suits small, flat yards. Read the full review |
