Last of the Breed: Honda HRC216 Is The Mower You’ll Brag About 

Just picked up a used one. 2019 model that was used once a week by a homeowner and serviced every year by the dealer. Went in to buy an edger and left with the Honda too! Love it!

beautiful yard and mower. spot on with the opinions

Wise decision. I purchased my Honda HRC 216-AD HXA (MZAN 6000001 - 6099999) on 2-AUG-1990 for $909.95. Still one pull, one start.

Get them while you can. Been running my own landscaping business for 25 years and the hrc 216 commercial mower is the best that's ever been made!

I worked at a small gas engine dealership that sold these. They are thee best mower in my opinion in the world. Never has issues.

I've got 6 of these and 4 HRX217 and a few HR215 love them ALL

i dont need this but you talked me into it 😂 i need to get it while i still can

The hrc216 is undefeated in the bagger department but when mulching, it leaves stragglers too many to count..other than that, no complaints. I've had mine since 2016, heavy use commercially.

I love that HRC... I got the old first 140cc HRB Plastic deck 30 isj year old , still looks like new , and i got the 160cc HRZ metal deck with turn front wheels .it`s a tank , rusted holes all over but still running it. And i got the old 200cc HRX plastic deck. with smart drive for sunny days

In the gardening business, I bought one of these three years ago still runs like the day I bought it solid and ordered another one which was very hard to find since they stopped making them and would not send them to California but I got one it’s in the boxfor the future best Mower ever made so sad that they’re not going to be around anymore

Comparing one of these to today's battery electric mowers reminds of when the first low flow toilets were introduced. They were supposed to save water but in reality they didn't. If anything they used the same amount of water if not more water than the non low flow toilets to flush away "number 2". I don't foresee battery electric technology replacing internal combustion entirely, especially for the commercial user.

I bought the Toro 21 recycler last year, it's the base model so there's no frilly plastic covers for any of the controls, all solid. Not many controls and much smaller but fits my use, even a couple acres at 3+ hours sometimes. Though, I'm sure your Honda would make those mows easier lol

I was given one by a friend i made it run only once and put it away but now im seeing videos of how good they are ima try making it run again

Just picked one up yesterday. Last one I could find!

January picked up HRU216 Commercial very heavy solid mower perfect for sloppy lawn and bad hips.

Best mower ever made hands down. Cool video 👍.

My neighbor had an old commercial Honda unit that he literally wore the deck out on. Wore completely through the deck and it was all cracked out. Probably had a million miles on it

Thanks for the info 👍

This or the toro timemaster hdx commercial one ?? Both seem like great options

Weird. The super recyclers I use commercially have a great cut, not plastic, aluminum decks. Looking to replace them now as theyre showing their age. I had an HRX and it was terrible in comparison to the super recycler so I sold it. Ive never used a commercial honda though so im thinking to try it. Lots available near me.

I have owned two HRC 216 mowers and they are just as nice as you presented. Not sure about the diss on Toro because I have the commercial 21 and it comes with that exact same Honda engine. Nothing plastic on it. Robust like a tank. Having owned both I will say I like the controls more on the Honda and I also like the feel of the Honda when it’s off and being pushed around. Toro transmission feels engaged when off and trying to pull back on it. Both are great mowers, just bought the Toro a few days ago and believe me I’m just as excited as you. I’m in CA so that HRC is no longer available here.

I have this HRC216 HRX217 HRA215 HR214 love then all

I am in the process of saving up to buy one of these for the very exact reasons you bought one. I have 2 masters series aluminum deck mowers from the 1990s and early 2000’s that are built to nearly the same standard as the HRC. They run like champs still with zero issues and will likely outlive me. I will still get a new HRC because I want to guarantee that I will have a perfect mower for the next 40 years that I can hand down to my grandkids :). These are so much better than the junk that is out there and battery units at least for now and the foreseeable future won’t be able to offer the performance or pleasure the HRC offers at its price point.

Just bought a hrc 216 commercial Honda. Keeping it in the box for awhile, it will only increase in value.

It’s the piston sleeve that makes this very, very special. Every other Honda does not have this sleeve. Due to this sleeve you can mow all day. All the other Hondas have to cool down.

The weak point on that mower is the deck. It's only 16 gauge steel which is thinner than some of the big box store mowers (Troy Bilt = 15 gauge). The Toro 21" Commercial 22296 might be a better option as it uses the same GXV160 engine and has a rust free cast aluminum deck.

Sure did help Hondas 4th Quater numbers. So lets see what they do in 2nd QTR 2024

Good thing I watched this I almost bought a Toro super recycler.

why would they remove the side chute?

nice pov

New 21 inch 224 cc scag is the best option now with this gone

After a season, how do you feel about the mower? Still going well?

The townhouses landscapers use the same honda mower that’s in the video

It's too bad that Honda doesn't at least stay in the commercial market. If they would add a larger engine on the HRC model and maybe bring back their 36 inch and 48 inch walkbehinds from the 1990s, they'd get a large market share.

I bought one new and got a new one a lady bent the crank for 250 and put a crank in it

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I'm commercial lawn maintenance. My new 216 commercial is the worst cutting mower I own.. It cuts likea bush hog. Even but rough. Very disappointing

Does this model HRC2163HDP shut off when you let off on the handle? I see two handles in the rear but are they combined ?

What I don’t understand is carbon is essential for plants 🌱 & trees 🌴 existence on this planet! So go figure 🤷‍♂️

Why is the gas tank so... microscopic?

Carbon footprint haha 😂 it doesn’t matter

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You sound just like me back in may talking to my wife as I was unboxing my HRC216HXA, shes a tank, a real nasty customer

No batteries! Hydrogen all the way!!😂 If you care about the environment that is. Two stroke diesel commercial motors all the way if you just want the best! Two-stroke gasoline for the second best!, 4 stroke gasoline, then hydrogen & then electric last place!😂

HrX 217. Way Better

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