i personally would choose between two Honda mowers, HRX217HYA & HRC216HXA, they both have roto-stop blade brake clutch system, engine will continue to run when letting go of handles & blades will stop so you can empty bag, move kids toys, etc. i paid $800 in 1990 for Masters Series HR215SXA has same options as the two i have listed,engine is smaller GXV140. our son is in process of rebuilding engine after 29.5 years of mowing. expensive yes, not always but most times you get what you pay for.
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Not sure your reasons, but HR215SXA here as well, just reringed the engine as well. 30+ years of use, and blake brake friction material measure very close to new, and too simple a device to have much fail. Myself, I'd never buy another mower without a blade clutch ever again . . .
You might want to rethink that . . .
Yes. It is a good price. I got mine right when it came out. It was $629 from home depot. After a month or so, they dropped to $599
i personally would choose between two Honda mowers, HRX217HYA & HRC216HXA, they both have roto-stop blade brake clutch system, engine will continue to run when letting go of handles & blades will stop so you can empty bag, move kids toys, etc. i paid $800 in 1990 for Masters Series HR215SXA has same options as the two i have listed,engine is smaller GXV140. our son is in process of rebuilding engine after 29.5 years of mowing. expensive yes, not always but most times you get what you pay for.
https://powerequipment.honda.com/lawn-mowers/models/hrx217hyashop for best price
https://powerequipment.honda.com/lawn-mowers/models/hrc216hxafshop for best price
yes!