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HRX217 vs TB110

HRX217 vs TB110 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

HRX217 vs TB110
Honda HRX217 Troy-Bilt 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.
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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.
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