I finally got my hands on the new Honda electric mower to see if it actually lives up to the reputation of their legendary gas engines. Honda has dominated the backyard for decades, but switching to battery power is a massive gamble.
In this video, Iām putting it to the test on a standard suburban lawn to see if the cut quality and battery life actually justify the price tag. Is it time to ditch the gas can for good, or is Honda overreaching? Let me know in the comments if youāre staying gas-powered or making the switch this year.
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Iām not sure what the point of this video is
Electric all in generals are trash .
Canāt compete with Gas power, reliability
Yes they should.
wtf was the point of this clip?
Iām on my 2nd hydrostatic Honda, and itās due for rings. I had opportunity to use my brotherās Ego mower and itās kinda handy. Since most of my mechanic and carpentry tools are Milwaukee I decided to try one of their mowers. So far I really like the thing. Feels a bit heavier than the Ego but I feel it cuts a bit better, maybe develops a bit more airflow. Anyhow as long as the large lawn isnāt overgrown it will do it on one charge with the blade always on high.
Donāt know if Hondaās electric is good or not, but I suspect a lot of people are invested in Milwaukee or Dewalt battery platforms and would prefer yard tools that can share the same packs.
I'm good with it.
I had a garage like hat then I got a job Karen
In other news, newly hired Honda executive Alissa Heinerscheid has signed Dylan Mulvaney to do commercials for Honda's new line of mowers. Rumor has it Bud Light will team up with Honda on their commercials…
Never thought I 'd see the day Honda would be selling junk
I have a 37 yr old John Deere 14SB walk-behind,. It's always mowed church yards, vacationing or sick neighbor yards, etc. Its Kawasaki engine, with spin on oil filter, using synthetic 20w-50 still uses no oil between changes (!). Four seasons ago I bought a Greenworks 80v electric from Costco… and I have to say, there IS A PLACE for electric yard tools for standard sized residential lots. I'm never worried about 'will it start' every spring.. and at 81 yrs old now, I don't have to strain to start it. š HOWEVER … I like to keep the old 'gas rig' on hand just for 'standby', and an affection(?) for such durability. I mowed the lawn with it just this week …sort of like driving an old 'classic car' just for the joy of using something so faithful, that still runs well. It's had all 4 wheels replaced, and the recoil starter roped gave out a few years ago, but all those after the 30 year mark!! I bought it new in1989.
So far, charging batteries immediately after mowing, with the Greeeworks, I've had no sign of battery degradation and (shockingly!) it has power equal to the Kawasaki'd John Deere (!). Costco pushed the warranty on the batteries from 4 to 8 years at the time I bought it…. But, it's got a long way to go to catch up with the old 'classic' John Deere š
I have a 2004 Honda HRX217TDA from Home Depot. Its the best!!
Yes, it was a mistake.
It didnt make much sense for them to spend the money and effort to redesign thier gas engines, only to abandon them about 5 years later. They were probably afraid that if they offered a choice between gas and electric, electric mower sales would be a flop. So they decided to eliminate one, thinking Honda loyalists would eventually switch. I like my cordless string trimmer and leaf blower. But I will keep my HRN216 as long as I can get parts for it.
I have been saving up for a mower. Was definitely be a Honda gas. Just found out today. Day late and a dollar short is there anything compatible? All I have ever owned is Honda
Honda Gas mowers are between 3kw to 4kw depending on model. Honda thinks that using a 1.5kw motor and 2kw motor for the battery mowers will give gas like power.
This is a Coke zero level mistake.
Sounds great until you need 6 hrs charging time for 45 min. Great for home owners
You are right they should stick to gas
Buying a battery is stupidly expensive, how many years will it last. Probably not 1/4 as long as their gas mowers.
When I heard they were discontinuing the gas mower line, I bought two of them in ā23 so Iād have a gas Honda mower for the future.āļø. Iām sure they are good but itās not for me.š
Whatās the joke? Iām sure itās a fine mower. I have a 10 year old Home Depot Honda and an electric ego. Both are good machines.
Narrator: Yes
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