Honda HRN Mowers: What Are The Differences?

There’s no time like the present to improve your lawn by upgrading to a new Honda mower. The Honda HRN line of mowers boasts impressive power, expert craftsmanship, and durability to keep your lawn looking its best. The team at Century Power Equipment has looked at each model in this line in the following Honda HRN mowers page. After reading, browse our online inventory to find your favorite mower. To get in touch with our dealership in Stillwater, MN, call (651) 439-2035 or send us a message online.
Standard Features
The Honda HRN series was built from the ground up to provide innovative features without sacrificing the quality you’ve come to expect from Honda machines. The following features are shared by all four HRN mowers:
- Honda GCV170 engine
- Innovative 21-in. steel deck design
- Dual-lever height adjustment
- Improved 3-in-1 system with Clip Director® featuring mulch, bag, and discharge functions
- MicroCut System® with twin blades
- Three-year residential / 90-day commercial warranty
- Improved maneuverability with two-way wheel ratchet system
- Honda Auto-Choke™ system

HRN216VYA
The HRN216VYA is the only HRN mower equipped with the Roto-Stop® system, allowing you to stop the blades from spinning without turning off the engine. This will let you safely empty the bag or remove branches in your path. Features equipped on this Honda mower include:
- Starting at $549 MSRP
- Variable position Smart Drive self propel system
- Variable speed fixed gear belt clutch
- Recoil starter
- Roto-Stop® blade stop system
- 90-lb. operating weight

HRN216VLA
With a self-charging key start, getting the lawn mowed is as simple as ever with the HRN216VLA. Notable features included on this Honda mower are as follows:
- Starting at $549 MSRP
- Electric start
- Variable position Smart Drive self propel system
- Variable speed fixed gear belt clutch
- Flywheel brake blade control
- 90-lb. operating weight

HRN216VKA
Lighter than the first two HRN mowers, the HRN216VKA is perfect for anybody looking for a self-propelled machine that’s a breeze to handle. This Honda mower offers the following features:
- $449 MSRP
- Variable position Smart Drive self propel system
- Variable speed fixed gear belt clutch
- Recoil starter
- Flywheel brake blade control
- 82-lb. operating weight

HRN216PKA
Looking for a no-nonsense mower? If so, then the HRN216PKA may be for you. This mower offers the innovation of the Honda HRN series in a walk-behind configuration. Features include:
- $429 MSRP
- Recoil starter
- Flywheel brake blade control
- 76-lb. operating weight