HRX217 vs TB110
HRX217 vs TB110 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| HRX217 | TB110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | $769 | $199 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 5.6 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine | Honda GCV200, single-cylinder OHC, air-cooled | Briggs & Stratton 550EX, single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | About 187 cc (Honda GCV200), 1 cylinder | 140 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Select Drive (belt) or hydrostatic, by version | None (push) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Push, manual propulsion |
| Deck size | 21 in | 21 in |
| Deck construction | NeXite composite, rust-free and dent-free, Versamow 4-in-1 | Stamped steel, TriAction, 3-in-1 |
| Cutting height | Lever adjustment; see Honda spec sheet | 6 positions (about 1.25 to 3.75 in) |
| Blades | MicroCut twin blades (four cutting surfaces) | Single TriAction blade |
| Discharge | Mulch, bag, side discharge or leaf shred via Versamow and 10-position Clip Director | Side discharge, rear bag (1.9 bu, included) or mulch (kit included) |
| Top speed | Variable; see Honda spec sheet | Walking pace (push) |
| Turning radius | N/A (walk-behind) | N/A (walk-behind) |
| Front tires | Not published by Honda | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Rear tires | Not published by Honda | 11 in (one listing says 10 in) |
| Weight | 89 lb dry (VKA); up to about 106 lb (HZA) | 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 3/4 acre, our estimate) | Small to medium yards |
| 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 | — |
| 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 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 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 |


