The Honda HRX, HRN and HRC walk-behind lawn mowers, comparable to the gas-powered models they replace, incorporate features and benefits that deliver improved performance. While most battery-powered mowers sacrifice cut quality for longer run times, the Honda battery-powered lawn mowers are designed to produce a clean cut on the first pass. See the specs here.
The Honda HRX battery-powered, walk-behind lawn mowers include two models, the HRX-BV and HRX-BE.
The Honda HRX-BV offers the Honda Select Drive, a speed-adjust dial that easily adjusts the mower's speed to the operator’s stride. The Select Drive offers intuitive, comfortable speed control with speed ranging from 0 mph to 4 mph. The Honda 4-in-1 Versamow System with Clip Director mulches, bags, discharges and shreds leaves with no tools or extra attachments required. The Clip Director knob also allows for simultaneous mulching and bagging, with a 10-position setting that directs how much grass is bagged or mulched. The model features a 21-inch NeXite deck, consisting of a highly impact-resistant material that does not dent, rust, or corrode over time. This model has a convenient, rear discharge door that improves maneuverability, eliminating the need for a separate discharge chute attachment. Clippings are directed out of the bottom at the rear of the mower. Nine-inch ball bearing wheels offer better maneuverability, a smoother drive and increased durability. A quick-release handle adjusts to three different mowing positions and folds for compact storage.
The Honda HRX-BE features the exclusive e-Select Drive (electronic) transmission, with precise speed control that is fully adjustable from 0 mph to 4 mph. With the touch of a button, it is easy and convenient for the operator to increase or decrease speed. The electronic Blade Stop System allows a user to step away from the mower to empty the bag or move items out of the way without having to stop and restart the motor. The model features a 21-inch NeXite deck—consisting of a highly impact-resistant material that does not dent, rust, or corrode over time. The deck, designed for superior air flow, improves cut quality. The Honda 4-in-1 Versamow System with Clip Director mulches, bags, discharges and shreds leaves with no tools or extra attachments required. The Clip Director knob also allows for simultaneous mulching and bagging, with a 10-position setting that directs how much grass is bagged or mulched. The Honda HRX-BE also features a convenient rear discharge door that improves maneuverability, eliminating the need for a separate discharge chute attachment. Clippings are directed out of the bottom at the rear of the mower. Nine-inch ball bearing wheels offer better maneuverability, a smoother drive and increased durability. A quick-release handle adjusts to three different mowing positions and folds for compact storage.
The Honda HRN-BV is an all-new, battery-powered walk-behind model with Smart Drive self-propel, offering intuitive, variable speed control while mowing and five adjustable positions for user comfort. The HRN-BV offers superior cut quality whether mulching or bagging, even in tough mowing conditions. The speed ranges from 0 mph to 3.8 mph, with eight-inch wheels that provide excellent traction in a variety of mowing conditions. A heavy-duty, 21-inch steel deck optimizes air flow for superior mulching and bagging. An easy-fold, quick-release handle provides for convenient height adjustment (two mowing positions) and storage.
The Honda HRC-BE battery-powered, walk-behind lawn mower, designed for commercial use, is more powerful and offers greater durability than residential models. The HRC-BE offers an electric Cruise Control transmission, incorporating a simple lever, making it easy and convenient to adjust speed from 0 mph to 4 mph. Cruise Control maintains high performance, even with a heavy grass bag. The electronic Blade Stop System allows a user to step away from the mower to empty the bag or move items out of the way without having to stop and restart the motor. The 21-inch heavy-duty steel deck is rugged and built to last. Strong, lightweight, 9-inch wheels offer increased durability and performance with better maneuverability. Deck guards extend along the sides to increase durability. The deck, designed for superior air flow, improves cut quality. This model has the strongest frame in its class, with heavy-duty reinforced handles, better supports and stays, and more durable cables. Finally, a mulching plug is included with this model.
Electric Motors
Air-cooled, brushless electric motors are the force behind the all-new Honda battery-powered HRX, HRN and HRC walk-behind lawn mowers. Honda is offering two motors, the 1.5 kW (comparable to the Honda GCV 170-cc internal combustion engine) and the 2 kW (comparable to the Honda GCV 200-cc internal combustion engine), depending on the lawn mower model. The motors feature a forced air system that drives fresh air over key components inside the motors allowing them to stay cooler and perform well in demanding outdoor operating conditions. The motors provide high torque that maintains RPMs to let the lawn mowers tackle the toughest mowing conditions, powering through thick or tall grass while maintaining a clean, even cut without bogging down or stalling. In addition, the motors are designed to combine high-power delivery with mid-level power consumption while providing a superior cut and bag fill.
Battery Technology
The all-new Honda battery-powered HRX, HRN and HRC walk-behind lawn mowers are built to accommodate either one or two lithium-ion batteries, depending on the model. Lithium-ion batteries provide steady, consistent power throughout the operating cycle, regardless of the state of charge. The 8 ampere-hour (Ah) and 12 ampere-hour batteries are built with Honda patented floating contacts—a design that helps maintain battery life, especially in a rugged environment—by providing a tighter connection between the battery and lawn mower, reducing the potential for damage from misalignment.
- The HRX-BV comes standard with an 8Ah lithium-ion battery. The 8Ah battery can power up to 30 minutes of run time, depending on mowing conditions. Optional 12Ah batteries also are available to extend run time up to 45 minutes.
- The HRX-BE comes standard with a 12Ah lithium-ion battery. This model has two battery bays, allowing users to add a second optional battery for additional run time. Each 12Ah battery can power up to 45 minutes of run time, depending on mowing conditions. Optional 12Ah batteries also are available to extend run time up to 1.5 hours.
- The HRN-BV comes standard with an 8Ah lithium-ion battery. The 8Ah battery can power up to 30 minutes of run time, depending on mowing conditions. Optional 12Ah batteries also are available to extend run time up to 45 minutes.
- The HRC-BE comes standard with a 12Ah lithium-ion battery. This model has two battery bays, allowing users to add a second optional battery for additional run time. Each 12Ah battery can power up to 45 minutes of run time, depending on mowing conditions. Optional 12Ah batteries also are available to extend run time up to 1.5 hours.
Charging System
The battery-powered, walk-behind HRX, HRN and HRC lawn mowers come with a 2A overnight charging system that charges batteries to full charge within 4.5 to 6 hours, depending on the capacity of the battery. A rapid 8A charger option, reducing charging time by approximately 75 percent, will be available for purchase.
Blades, Mulching and Bagging
Grooming a lawn to a smooth finish involves controlling the blades of grass before, during and after cutting. The exclusive Honda MicroCut Twin Blade system, with two blades and four cutting edges, is designed to lift the blades of grass before they are cut, contributing to a clean cut for every blade of grass and resulting in an overall even and healthy finish for the lawn. Honda offers this unique system that makes two cuts on the blades of grass and re-snips the cut blades of grass into smaller pieces as the blades spin. New, optimized blades on the Honda battery-powered models reduce weight and drag, using less energy to maintain battery life and mowing time. For those who mulch, finer grass clippings decompose quickly and contribute to soil health. For those who bag grass clippings, smaller snips of grass take up less space in the grass bag, allowing longer mowing between bag changes. The results: best-in-class cutting performance, an easy, comfortable mowing experience and an efficient use of energy. The battery-powered walk-behind Honda HRX, HRN and HRC lawn mower models all include this exclusive blade system. In addition, the large capacity grass bags are balanced and easy to empty, saving time and effort, and LED headlights allow for early morning and late evening mowing.
Cutter Housing
The cutter housing is a key design element that contributes to a clean cut and reduces drag on the lawn mower. Honda has incorporated updates into the proven cutter housing from its gas-powered HRX, HRN and HRC lawn mowers into the all-new battery-powered models. The new dome shape and smooth interior of the cutter housing efficiently direct cut grass to the bag or to the ground as mulch. In both cases, the cut grass is swirled under the deck as the twin blades snip the cuttings into smaller pieces. The circular cutter housing is not interrupted by wheel tracks, creating a smooth path for the small cuttings to drop to the ground or go into the bag. This smooth delivery of clippings helps prevent unsightly clumps of cut grass from remaining behind on the mowed lawn.
Parts and Service
Honda battery-powered lawn mowers are designed with the same durability, quality, and reliability as its gas-powered motors, with high quality components and bearings. Honda has designed the battery-powered walk behind lawn mowers with components that can be repaired and replaced. While many battery-powered products must be thrown away when they stop working, the Honda common deck parts and motors are serviceable, saving money for the owner and contributing to environmental sustainability. Honda lawn mowers are fully supported through the company’s nationwide network of servicing dealers.
