Honda Lawn Mower Archive
August 1978
HR21 (SX)
Honda launched its first lawnmower, the HR21. Designed with an emphasis on ease of operation and safety, it featured Honda’s unique Roto-Stop system, which allowed the cutting blade to be stopped without shutting off the engine, centrally located controls, a three-speed transmission, and five cutting-height settings.
April 1985
HT3810
Honda launched the HT3810/HT3813 as its first series of riding lawnmowers. Designed for mowing large areas, the models featured high-output four-stroke engines and Honda’s unique MAT system, which enabled starting and shifting without clutch operation.
HT3813
Honda launched the HT3810/HT3813 as its first series of riding lawnmowers. The HT3813 featured a liquid-cooled OHC engine designed for quiet operation and strong low-speed performance. Honda’s unique MAT system also enabled the operator to start and change speeds using a single lever.
December 1986
HT-R3811
Honda launched the HT-R3811 riding lawnmower for mowing large areas. Its mid-engine layout positioned the engine at the center of the machine to improve weight distribution and forward visibility, while the MAT system provided easy starting and shifting. The model also incorporated a range of safety features.
February 1987
HT4213
Honda launched the HT4213 riding lawnmower for efficient mowing of large areas. It featured a 13PS liquid-cooled OHC engine, a wide three-blade cutting deck of approximately 1,060mm, and the MAT system, along with safety features including a triple interlock system.
HRA216
Honda launched the HRA216 self-propelled walk-behind lawnmower, designed for excellent maneuverability. It featured a 163cm³ four-stroke OHV engine, a cutting width of approximately 530mm, and a cutting-height adjustment mechanism, enabling efficient mowing in confined spaces and close to edges.
June 1989
H3011H
Honda launched the H3011H/H3013H riding lawnmowers. They featured the first HST in their class with an integrated differential, enabling continuously variable speed adjustment using a single lever. The H3011H featured a cutting width of approximately 760mm and an 11PS engine.
H3013H
Honda launched the H3011H/H3013H riding lawnmowers. They featured the first HST in their class with an integrated differential, providing continuously variable speed adjustment to suit operating conditions. The H3013H featured a wide cutting width of approximately 970mm and a 13PS engine.
March 1990
HRC216
Honda began importing and selling three walk-behind lawnmowers manufactured by HPE in the U.S. The HRC216 featured the world’s first HST with an integrated differential in a walk-behind lawnmower, enabling the operator to select the appropriate travel speed for the working conditions.
HRA215
Honda began importing and selling three walk-behind lawnmowers manufactured by HPE in the U.S. The self-propelled HRA215 joined the HST-equipped HRC216 and compact push-type HR173 to expand Honda’s lineup in Japan.
HR173
Honda began importing and selling three walk-behind lawnmowers manufactured by HPE in the U.S. The compact push-type HR173 joined the HRC216 and HRA215 to provide a broader range of choices for different applications.
October 1990
H4514H
Honda launched the H4514H riding lawnmower for efficient mowing of large areas. It featured a 14-horsepower liquid-cooled two-cylinder OHC engine and HST, combining a wide cutting width and high-quality finish with easy, continuously variable speed adjustment.
January 1992
HL164
Honda launched the HL164 self-propelled reel mower with an emphasis on a high-quality cut. Powered by a GX120 engine and equipped with reel-type blades, its compact, lightweight design provided excellent maneuverability for applications ranging from residential lawns to professional use in parks and sports grounds.
April 1992
HRE350
Honda launched the HRE350 residential electric lawnmower, manufactured by Castelgarden in Italy and sold under the Honda brand. Its lightweight, compact body featured an 800W motor, a large-capacity grass bag, a two-stage switch, and a braking mechanism for enhanced safety.
June 1993
HRB215
Honda began importing and selling the HPE-manufactured HRB215 self-propelled walk-behind lawnmower from the U.S. Designed for a wide range of applications, from maintaining parks and other green spaces to mowing confined areas, the model emphasized ease of operation and practicality.
July 1994
H1011
Honda began importing and selling the HPE-manufactured H1011 riding lawnmower from the U.S. Its lightweight, compact body was powered by a four-stroke OHV engine offering quiet operation and strong low-speed performance, providing easy handling for maintaining small to medium-sized lawns.
September 1994
HRF464
Honda launched the compact, lightweight HRF464 walk-behind lawnmower for residential use. It combined a Castelgarden-manufactured frame with a Honda GXV120 engine and was available in push-type and self-propelled versions, with features including a grass bag and safety brake mechanism.
May 1996
H2013
Honda began importing and selling the HPE-manufactured H2013 riding lawnmower from the U.S. Its lightweight, compact body featured a quiet four-stroke OHV engine, while good visibility and maneuverability made it well suited to maintaining small to medium-sized lawns.
April 2002
HRG415
Honda began importing and selling the French-manufactured HRG415/HRG465 walk-behind lawnmowers. The HRG415 featured a 410mm cutting width, an environmentally responsible GCV135 e-SPEC engine, and a flywheel brake, providing greater ease of use for residential customers.
HRG465
Honda began importing and selling the French-manufactured HRG415/HRG465 walk-behind lawnmowers. The HRG465 featured a 460mm cutting width, an environmentally responsible GCV135 e-SPEC engine, and a flywheel brake for enhanced safety.
February 2005
HRX537
Honda launched the U.S.-manufactured HRX537 walk-behind lawnmower. It combined four functions—grass collection, rear discharge, mulching, and leaf shredding—in a single machine and featured a blade brake clutch that allowed the cutting blade to be stopped without shutting off the engine, along with a high-output GCV190 engine.
May 2005
HRC536
Honda launched the U.S.-manufactured HRC536 walk-behind lawnmower. A front guard was added to its highly durable steel deck to further enhance durability under demanding use. It also featured a blade brake clutch and GXV160 engine.
April 2007
HRC536
The HRC536 was revamped in April 2007. The product archive contains model information and images only, with no link to a corresponding news release.
February 2008
HRG415
Honda began importing and selling the new French-manufactured HRG415C3/HRG465C3. An automatic choke eliminated the need for manual choke operation, allowing mowing to begin immediately after starting the engine and improving both starting performance and ease of operation.
HRG465
Honda began importing and selling the new French-manufactured HRG415C3/HRG465C3. An automatic choke eliminated the need for manual choke operation, allowing mowing to begin immediately after starting the engine and improving both starting performance and ease of operation.
April 2009
HRX537
Honda introduced an updated HRX537C2, imported from the U.S. An automatic choke simplified starting procedures and allowed mowing to begin immediately after the engine was started, improving ease of operation.
April 2010
HRS536
Honda began importing and selling the U.S.-manufactured HRS536 self-propelled lawnmower. Its lightweight, easy-to-handle body featured a wide cutting width of approximately 530mm, six cutting-height settings, a durable steel deck, and a side-discharge system.
February 2012
Grasspa HRE330
Honda launched Grasspa, a walk-behind electric lawnmower for residential use. A high-output motor, dedicated rotary blade, and high-suction housing were designed to deliver a clean finish, while features included cutting-height adjustment, a large-capacity grass bag, and a folding handle.
Grasspa HRE370
Honda launched Grasspa, a walk-behind electric lawnmower for residential use. A high-output motor, dedicated rotary blade, and high-suction housing were designed to deliver a clean finish, while features included cutting-height adjustment, a large-capacity grass bag, and a folding handle.
April 2014
HRG416
Honda updated its HRG series of walk-behind lawnmowers. While retaining features including the compact body, automatic choke, and six cutting-height settings, the models gained a higher-class engine with increased output, enabling faster mowing.
HRG466
Honda updated its HRG series of walk-behind lawnmowers. While retaining features including the compact body, automatic choke, and six cutting-height settings, the models gained a higher-class engine with increased output, enabling faster mowing.
April 2014
HRX476
Honda began importing and selling the French-manufactured HRX476 walk-behind lawnmower. It featured VST, which enabled speed adjustment using a paddle control, and VMS, which allowed the operator to switch among four lawn-management functions, including grass collection, discharge, and mulching, improving both ease of operation and work efficiency.
February 2015
HRS536
Honda updated the HRS536 walk-behind lawnmower. A newly adopted automatic choke improved starting performance, while retaining the model’s easy handling and its ability to mow quickly and easily with a wide cutting width.
April 2015
HRG416
The HRG416 was revamped in 2015. The product archive contains model information and images only, with no link to a corresponding news release.
HRG466
The HRG466 was revamped in April 2015. The product archive contains model information and images only, with no link to a corresponding news release.
July 2015
HRX537
The HRX537 was revamped in July 2015. The product archive contains model information and images only, with no link to a corresponding news release.
March 2018
HF2417
Honda launched the HF2417 riding lawnmower for landscaping and grounds maintenance. It featured a 530cm³ V-twin engine, a 1,020mm cutting width, and a 300L grass bag. A synchronized twin-blade system and selectable bagging/mulching modes enabled highly efficient operation.
March 2019
HRX537
Honda updated the HRX537 walk-behind lawnmower. Its new GCV200 engine increased output and torque by approximately 10% while reducing weight, enabling the mower to handle dense, tough grass. Starting performance, ease of maintenance, and design were also improved.
February 2020
HRG416
Honda updated the HRG416/HRG466 walk-behind lawnmowers. The adoption of the compact, lightweight GCV145 engine improved fuel efficiency through more efficient combustion. Improvements to the automatic choke and fuel filler also enhanced starting performance and ease of use.
HRG466
Honda updated the HRG416/HRG466 walk-behind lawnmowers. The adoption of the compact, lightweight GCV145 engine improved fuel efficiency through more efficient combustion. Improvements to the automatic choke and fuel filler also enhanced starting performance and ease of use.
July 2021
HRG466XB
Honda launched the HRG466XB cordless electric walk-behind lawnmower. Combining a maximum-output 1,800W motor with the proven frame of the HRG series, it delivered strong mowing performance along with low noise, low vibration, and zero emissions, while a shared 36V battery system provided added convenience.
