HRX217 vs Z Master
HRX217 vs Z Master compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| HRX217 | Z Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Build quality | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Price | $769 | $9,599 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 5.6 HP | — |
| Engine | Honda GCV200, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled | Toro 24.5 hp, Kawasaki FX 25.5 hp, Kohler Command PRO EFI 26.5 to 38 hp, Vanguard EFI 37 hp (gross) |
| Displacement | About 187 cc (Honda GCV200), 1 cylinder | 708 to 999 cc, V-twin |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Select Drive (belt) or hydrostatic, by version | Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 / ZT-4400, unitized hydraulic pumps and wheel motors |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 21 in | 52, 60 and 72 in. |
| Deck construction | NeXite composite, rust-free and dent-free, Versamow 4-in-1 | TURBO FORCE 7-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | Lever adjustment; see Honda spec sheet | 1.0 or 1.5 to 5.5 in. |
| Blades | MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) | — |
| Discharge | Mulch, bag, side discharge or leaf shred via Versamow and 10-position Clip Director | Side discharge with rubber chute |
| Top speed | Variable; see Honda spec sheet | 10 to 12 mph |
| Turning radius | N/A (walk-behind) | — |
| Front tires | Not published by Honda | 13x6.5-6 or 15x6.5-6 casters |
| Rear tires | Not published by Honda | 24x10.5-12 to 26x10.5-12; 24x12-12 on 5000 and 6000 |
| Weight | 89 lb dry (VKA); up to about 106 lb (HZA) | About 1,014 to 1,335 lb |
| Dimensions | 21-in. deck; see Honda spec sheet for overall size | — |
| Fuel capacity | Not published by Honda | 7 to 12 US gal depending on series |
| Recommended property size | Small to medium yards (about 1/4 to 3/4 acre, our estimate) | Not stated by Toro; sized for acreage and commercial use |
| Dry weight (VKA) | 89 lb | — |
| Operating weight (VKA) | 91 lb | — |
| Weight (VLA/VYA/HYA/HZA) | About 95 / 95 / 97 / 106 lb | — |
| Clip Director | 10 positions | — |
| Commercial warranty | 90 days | — |
| Frame (5000 and 6000) | — | 3x1.5 in. tubular steel |
| Seat | — | Suspension seat with armrests (most models) |
| Telematics | — | Horizon360 compatible |
| Oil Guard (6000, 72980) | — | 500-hour oil intervals |
| Verdict | The HRX217 is Honda's premium residential mower, with a GCV200 engine, lifetime NeXite deck, MicroCut blades, Versamow 4-in-1 and a 5-year warranty. Read the full review |
The Z Master is the best-built zero-turn Toro makes for people who mow every week. It costs much more than the TITAN, so buy it only if you will use… Read the full review |
