Honda HRX Mowers: What Are the Differences?
Take your lawn to the next level with a new Honda HRX mower. This new series of mowers not only boosts power, but also is easy to maintain and looks good. If you’re ready to upgrade your lawn care routine, let Century Power Equipment help you find the perfect model! We’ve highlighted the key features of all five mowers in the following Honda HRX model comparison.
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HRX217VKA
Powered by the premium Honda GCV200 engine and a wealth of user-friendly upgrades, the HRX217VKA is easy to operate and delivers a top-notch cut. Features and specs of this Honda mower includes:
- Starting at $679 MSRP
- Honda GCV200 engine
- Honda MicroCut® twin blades
- Select Drive® speed control
- Rust-free, no-dent NeXite® mowing deck
- Honda Auto Choke™ easy starting system
- 4-in-1 Versamow System™ with mulch, bag, leaf shred, and discharge functions
- 21-in. cutting width
- 0.75-4-in. mowing height range
- 91-lb. operating weight

HRX217VLA
The electric start function included in the HRX217VLA will make tough pull starts a thing of the past. Features found on the Honda HRX217VLA include:
- Starting at $779 MSRP
- Honda GCV200 engine
- Self-charging electric start
- Honda MicroCut® twin blades
- Select Drive® speed control
- Honda Auto Choke™ easy starting system
- 4-in-1 Versamow System™ with mulch, bag, leaf shred, and discharge functions
- 21-in. cutting width
- 0.75-4-in. mowing height range
- 97-lb. operating weight

HRX217VYA
For maneuvering around hard-to-mow areas or emptying the bag, the HRX217VYA’s Roto-Stop® system allows you to stop the blades without turning off the engine. Specs and features of this Honda mower include:
- Starting at $779 MSRP
- Honda GCV200 engine
- Roto-Stop® blade stop system
- Honda MicroCut® twin blades
- Select Drive® speed control
- Honda Auto Choke™ easy starting system
- 4-in-1 Versamow System™ with mulch, bag, leaf shred, and discharge functions
- 21-in. cutting width
- 0.75-4-in. mowing height range
- 97-lb. operating weight

HRX217HYA
New to the Honda HRX217HYA is the hydrostatic cruise control feature. This fully adjustable system allows you to set any speed, between 0-4 mph. HRX217HYA features include:
- Starting at $819 MSRP
- Honda GCV200 engine
- Roto-Stop® blade stop system
- Honda MicroCut® twin blades
- Fully adjustable cruise control
- Honda Auto Choke™ easy starting system
- 4-in-1 Versamow System™ with mulch, bag, leaf shred, and discharge functions
- 21-in. cutting width
- 0.75-4-in. mowing height range
- 100-lb. operating weight

HRX217HZA
The largest of the Honda HRX mowers, the HRX217HZA is simple to start and easy to operate. You’ll be the talk of the block when you add this machine to your lawn care routine. HRX217HZA features include:
- Starting at $959 MSRP
- Honda GCV200 engine
- Simple electric start
- Roto-Stop® blade stop system
- Honda MicroCut® twin blades
- Fully adjustable cruise control
- Honda Auto Choke™ easy starting system
- 4-in-1 Versamow System™ with mulch, bag, leaf shred, and discharge functions
- 21-in. cutting width
- 0.75-4-in. mowing height range
- 108-lb. operating weight