Honda mower worth the extra $$?

[Jose]

Did you buy a new one?

Yes, a Honda HRN 166-cc.

[Stephen]

Yes, a Honda HRN 166-cc.

Sweet! Did it come with a special break in oil or just the bottle of honda oil?

[BradM]

You probably already know this but, make sure you use non-ethanol gas or an additive so the carb doesn't get gummed up.

[hxbernal]

You probably already know this but, make sure you use non-ethanol gas or an additive so the carb doesn't get gummed up.

This. Id drive the extra 5-10 miles to get gas from a non-ethanol gas station or marina

[Stephen]

Buccees sells non ethanol 92 octane which is plenty for trimmers and mowers..

[Tx Redneck]

I've never had issues w/ ethanol gas in the old hrt-216 tda at my Mom's, but ymmv. We have a jobber station here in town that sells non-ethanol gas, but it's too expensive to justify the cost, especially when I go through 5gal every 3 weeks between the JD zero turn and the Honda.

I'll probably keep runnin the reg unleaded and put a stabilizer in it once the mowing season slows down. I did learn, although unrelated, our grass never goes dormant, so I'll be mowing year round as the weather permits.

[BradM]

I've never had issues w/ ethanol gas in the old hrt-216 tda at my Mom's, but ymmv. We have a jobber station here in town that sells non-ethanol gas, but it's too expensive to justify the cost, especially when I go through 5gal every 3 weeks between the JD zero turn and the Honda.

I'll probably keep runnin the reg unleaded and put a stabilizer in it once the mowing season slows down. I did learn, although unrelated, our grass never goes dormant, so I'll be mowing year round as the weather permits.

Normal people don't do that.

[Tx Redneck]

Normal people don't do that.

I don't think I've ever been accused of that.

[Stephen]

I've never had issues w/ ethanol gas in the old hrt-216 tda at my Mom's, but ymmv. We have a jobber station here in town that sells non-ethanol gas, but it's too expensive to justify the cost, especially when I go through 5gal every 3 weeks between the JD zero turn and the Honda.

I'll probably keep runnin the reg unleaded and put a stabilizer in it once the mowing season slows down. I did learn, although unrelated, our grass never goes dormant, so I'll be mowing year round as the weather permits.

Yea as long as you rotate your fuel every 30 days you’re fine with ethanol

[fordracing19]

Never had an issue with normal 87 in mine.

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[Stephen]

Never had an issue with normal 87 in mine.

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That’s fine with mowers.. most 2 stroke trimmers and blowers require 91 or better

[Shorty]

I have a Honda HR214 that my dad bought in the mid 80s. He used it for years but then it sat in the garage for 10+ years because they hired a crew. I took it when I got a house 8 years ago. Cleaned out the carb, new oil, plug, and filter and it's been solid ever since. I just use regular gas but not left in there over the off season. Usually change the oil once a year. Air filter every few years. No signs of slowing down.

[Tx Redneck]

I have a Honda HR214 that my dad bought in the mid 80s. He used it for years but then it sat in the garage for 10+ years because they hired a crew. I took it when I got a house 8 years ago. Cleaned out the carb, new oil, plug, and filter and it's been solid ever since. I just use regular gas but not left in there over the off season. Usually change the oil once a year. Air filter every few years. No signs of slowing down.

That does not surprise me one bit. I'll never own anything else when it comes to a push mower.

[Stephen]

That does not surprise me one bit. I'll never own anything else when it comes to a push mower.

Try my commercial toro and you may sing a different tune.. lol

It’s a $1200 21” mower though

[Tx Redneck]

Try my commercial toro and you may sing a different tune.. lol

It’s a $1200 21” mower though

I've used a Toro before and it may not have been the same model, but I do see more of them in the commercial space, or did in Texas. Up here in WA, I see more Honda's than anything.

If nothing else, I think we can agree that Toro takes the mantra of "form follows function" quite literally. They're not nice lookin, but they do work.