Hi, My 5 year old Honda HRR216SDA has developed a slipping transmission (apparently common on this level). I replaced the belt, but it still slips as the transmission heats up. The belt is nice and tight. The replacement trans is about $200, which is more than the mower is worth.
Anyhow...How does the Honda mowers with the Hydro trans hold up? Does anyone have one that is a few years old? Hows it working? I am looking at model HRX217K2HXA. It has the versamow and hydro trans with the 190 vs the 160 engine. I have a half acre with oaks so the versamow system caught my eye. I want to avoid another Honda with a transmission issue. I don't want to drop $700 only to have it start slipping in another 5 years.
Anyhow...How does the Honda mowers with the Hydro trans hold up? Does anyone have one that is a few years old? Hows it working? I am looking at model HRX217K2HXA. It has the versamow and hydro trans with the 190 vs the 160 engine. I have a half acre with oaks so the versamow system caught my eye. I want to avoid another Honda with a transmission issue. I don't want to drop $700 only to have it start slipping in another 5 years.