Honda HRX476QY 19″ Self-propelled Rear Roller Mower

As a global engineering concern, the Honda name has long been synonymous with innovation and excellence across a range of industries. It was only natural then that, when they took the decision to expand into the garden machinery market, that they would apply the same rigorous design and quality control processes that has made their cars, bikes, and generators a byword for reliability. Over the past 45 years Honda mowers have developed an unrivalled reputation for build quality and longevity – many of their mowers still going strong after 20 years of service. This commitment to excellence is ably demonstrated in the Honda HRX476QY.

The HRX476QY, part of Honda’s Core range, is an evolution of the HRX476QX and is fitted with Honda’s innovative new GCVX170 167cc OHV Engine. This engine is smaller, lighter with less moving parts than its predecessor. With a cutting deck of 19″ (approx. 47cm) the HRX476QY is perfect for lawns up to about the size of a tennis court. The HRX476QY is self-propelled with the drive provided by the steel rear roller. As well as propelling the mower forward, the roller applies the classic English style stripe effect to your lawn and, just as importantly, allows you to mow up to the edge of the lawn without the danger of dropping the rear wheel into the border and scalping the grass. An often overlooked benefit of the rear roller is that growing grass causes the soil around it to lift, creating an uneven lawn. The application of the heavy steel roller acts to firm the soil down and help reduce this unevenness.

The HRX476QY, as one of Honda’s premium mowers comes with a number of features not found on their entry level Izy range. Perhaps the most useful of these features is Honda’s Roto-Stop® blade brake mechanism. This stops the blades without stopping the engine which means that you can empty the grass bag or reposition the mower without having to restart the mower each time. In addition the HRX476QY has an immensely strong thermoplastic cutting deck which is impact and corrosion resistant and, unlike cheaper plastic decks, will not become brittle with exposure to sunlight, while the Honda blade is designed to twist rather than break if it hits a rock so it stays in one piece and will not damage the mower.

Cutting height adjustment is via a single rear mounted lever with five positions from 19mm-55mm and the handles fold quickly and easily for storage.