*Power Test* Honda HRX217 Cutting Tall County Grass and Weeds

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • What can the Honda HRX 217 VKA do with 14 to 15 inch grass and weeds? Let's find out! #Charity Please donate to St Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.dansvlog.com
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 107

  • @loriwitkop1389
    @loriwitkop1389 3 місяці тому +1

    The last mower I purchased about four or five years ago heistates. Granted, it needs a tune up, but it's another throw away. It stalled when it was new! I found the HRX217VKA locally. Mind you, it's only one of two Honda available in the area as they stopped making them last September. The dealer (a local dealer, not a box store) is fixing the cam shaft that was recalled and I'll be picking up my new machine early next week! I can't wait! And I can't believe I'll own one of the last that Honda made!

    • @BLAM777
      @BLAM777 Місяць тому

      I got a honda hrx 217 from a guy I work with for $100. Just replaced the carburetor today and did an oil change. Runs great and no more gas leak.

  • @brianpage7569
    @brianpage7569 4 роки тому +1

    I have two 18 year old versions of this mower and absolutely love them, all day, every day!

  • @garymeinen3663
    @garymeinen3663 5 років тому +3

    Just picked up a FREEE one, 10 yrs old but looks like new. Been used on a subdivision lot only. Lucky me.....

    • @michaelrommens9119
      @michaelrommens9119 4 роки тому

      Same here! Found it on the side of the road with a sign that said FREE, because they lost the key. Replacing the key, battery, and charger this week. Hoping for the best!

  • @YouBetterPreach
    @YouBetterPreach 6 років тому +1

    So far this mower is better then the Honda 216 and the Toro recylcer I had this season. I took them both back and got the 217. I have 11 bi-weekly clients and this mower goes right through the longer grass. Its making the work I do alot easier. Thanks Dan for the videos.

  • @bringstheawesome5743
    @bringstheawesome5743 5 років тому +7

    You just helped me decide my purchase. Thank you, sir! Great video!

  • @grantelmore1707
    @grantelmore1707 6 років тому +1

    That Honda HRX217 is only a beast because the gentlemen that is acquiring that device. I mean do I even have to say it.... what a gentleman.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      Thank you very much

  • @bryanschwabenland6657
    @bryanschwabenland6657 Рік тому +1

    Cheers✔️ from CaLif.

  • @johnmills3163
    @johnmills3163 3 роки тому +2

    I'm getting one this Spring ! ... Thx.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  3 роки тому

      They have a larger engine now, even more power

  • @BurnWanOfficial
    @BurnWanOfficial 3 роки тому +3

    Just bought the 2020 version to replace my HRN today!! This mower poops on my HRN!! Now don’t get me wrong the HRN version is a great mower but the HRX just puts the icing on the cake!! Thank you for the review man!! You’re the best!!

  • @marksreviewsandrants8554
    @marksreviewsandrants8554 6 років тому +1

    Good job Dan,you saved the county some work.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      Lol I guess I did!

  • @checoslawnmaintenance1874
    @checoslawnmaintenance1874 6 років тому +2

    Love your vids dan ..your bush trimming skills are on fleek. I appreciate your Channel ..

  • @wise9022
    @wise9022 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. Thanks for the power showcase. Thing is a monster. Just got one 👍🏼

    • @B4gFoot
      @B4gFoot 2 роки тому

      Same, I was most impressed. More like a run-behind mower 😄

  • @hansolo1935
    @hansolo1935 6 років тому +2

    i think it would stall with st augustine grass at that height. it is absolutely a pain in the butt! So if it could relieve the pressure on my achee breaky body i would gladly buy it.
    thanks for the wonderful video.

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому

      Han Solo
      Tip#1. DO NOT LET ST. AUGUSTINE GET THAT TALL!
      Problem solved.

    • @hansolo1935
      @hansolo1935 5 років тому +1

      @@heinzkitzvelvet I bought it. Problem solved. 😁

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому

      Han Solo Hells Yeah! I LOVE my Honda! I call her Kathryn. She's my pride and joy.

    • @GamerGee
      @GamerGee 4 роки тому

      How does it cut in the at Augustine. I have that and my toro just tears up the yard. I have to re sod soon

  • @radishfox308
    @radishfox308 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for posting what this mower can really do. All the ads are of it on a perfectly manicured lawn that is already cut lol. I have over an acre to cut, and really want a walk-behind 36", but I have no place to store it as my home is a rental. This will definitely fit the bill since my 22" Husq can't power through shit without me pushing it these days.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  5 років тому

      Thank you, maybe the Husky needs a new transmission belt

  • @Forestgump12able
    @Forestgump12able 3 роки тому

    When I have tall grass, I set high as it can be set. I open back discharge so it will discharge adequately. I now one time
    I let it lay. Next time I mow, week or two later
    It looks better. 3rd time is usually a charm. Knowledge and Experience equals Wisfom. It's hard on a mower to try to mow low with high, usually moist grass. Dont kill your mower, belt, blade, yourself. If your wife , customer complaints, just tell them these things. Hopefully, they will be reasonable and understand

  • @LilybetMells
    @LilybetMells 6 років тому +1

    Great demo as usual Dan!!!!!

  • @storxusmc
    @storxusmc 6 років тому

    Dan look into electric lawnmowers, there are a handful of decent ones coming out, I recently converted an old push mower I had around with a $400 electric motorcycle kit from curtis. I had a friend with a 3d printer print the snap-in connection to fit my dewalt flew volt 100v batteries from my table saw. I use all 4 of those batteries and it still 3/4 charged after cutting my 1/2 acre lot. Leaves behind the best cut ever due to the peak hp being around 21hp from the kit

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому +3

      Electric?? Lol No

  • @AidenGrammer
    @AidenGrammer 27 днів тому

    Do you have your the song, wildest dreams, or Taylor Swift? 4:41 4:42 years ago now you are a legend

  • @zacharyking4475
    @zacharyking4475 3 роки тому

    Similar results with my HRN. Honda makes a good mower

  • @heavymechanic2
    @heavymechanic2 6 років тому

    I'm sure the additional blade has a factor chopping up that tall grass... I just mowed a lot that was like severely overgrown (over the hood of a typical riding mower and reminded me of the introduction to Little House on the Prairie tv show). Even with Gator blades, it had to be cut three times in different directions to get a level result.. Not sure about dropping that much coin on a mower, but I did see a TB240 with a Honda engine.

  • @bluelude2001
    @bluelude2001 6 років тому +1

    My hrx217 boggs down in my zoysia grass when I'm cutting an inch off and I'm bagging it... My grass is some thick and luscious grass though lol.

  • @KenyonPayne
    @KenyonPayne 6 років тому

    I think it would be good if Honda had a side discharge option, maybe for their hrcs for super overgrown situations like this, the rear discharge would kinda suck getting clippings and stuff shot at your feet

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому +1

      Kenyon Payne It doesn't shoot "at your feet". It blows straight down, directly behind the mower deck.

  • @tlcsnowteam
    @tlcsnowteam 6 років тому

    Great Job dan well I did someone front yard will my toro all wheel drive I put it at 5 and the 4 it did a great job and the engine didnt shut down

  • @VincentVader
    @VincentVader 6 років тому +2

    I've had my HRX217 for 12 yrs and it's still running like new.

  • @lexshifflett8300
    @lexshifflett8300 3 роки тому

    I love honda I work with commercial and residential landscaping company and we use troy built or honda the honda can take a beating and Troy built but honda is a work horse.

  • @jorgebenitez9016
    @jorgebenitez9016 4 роки тому +1

    I want this machine

  • @Mark-Marine
    @Mark-Marine 6 років тому +3

    Dan is demoing his new mower. He has yet to give an actual review. Yet, people are disliking his demo. I can understand not agreeing with reviewer opinions, but how in the hell do you debate demonstration results? By the way, I was being rhetorical lol

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому +3

      Haters hate. People get their feelings hurt when they see something they didn’t buy do better than what they did buy. Life’s not fair 😂😂😂

    • @LilybetMells
      @LilybetMells 6 років тому +2

      Mark Marine. Totally agree!! DAN IS ACE!!!!!!!

  • @darrensmowing9773
    @darrensmowing9773 6 років тому +1

    Beaut vid Dan.. 😎👌👍

  • @laughingthrushmusic5269
    @laughingthrushmusic5269 4 місяці тому

    How well does the rear discharge work in comparison to a side discharge mower like my old Toro recycler? I need a new mower but I use side discharge 99% of the time. Will the rear plastic discharge hold up overtime if I’m running over small sticks etc?

  • @Roostertailin
    @Roostertailin 6 років тому

    Great video Dan👍

  • @mib20000
    @mib20000 6 років тому +1

    now have Honda make a 35" push mower like the time-master but with a BIG 400CC Honda motor and a beefy transmission.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      I had a time master, I thought it sucked. The deck is too small if you have grass that is a little tall, a little thick, or a little wet and that is always going to happen when you have a business and you’re doing yards bi-weekly in the rainy south. Great machine in the fall and spring when you can go right through it but sucked and very frustrating In the summer.

    • @mib20000
      @mib20000 6 років тому

      I know I watched your videos for a long time . Toro has beefed the engine up on them to 212cc I think. but imagine a BIG 400cc motor with a welded big deck designed by Dans Vlog and other youtube mower peeps.
      Get Ed Wright on board and make millions .

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому

      I always thought time masters were 30".

    • @rickjames6948
      @rickjames6948 4 роки тому

      Sure and the $9,000 price tag to boot.

  • @Desertjoe789
    @Desertjoe789 6 років тому

    I cut grass like that all the time with my hrx217 at the 3 setting full discharge, no problem.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому +1

      Full discharge? Then ya go back over it?

    • @Desertjoe789
      @Desertjoe789 6 років тому

      Dan's Vlog sorry I meant full discharge with bag on. 3 setting is the wheel height I tend to use most, some people insist on me cutting too low at 2.5. The motor will start to bog when bag is full so you know when to empty it into the green bin 😎 such a sweet mower!

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому +1

      Try back wheels at 2.5 and the front wheels at 3. It will cut at close to 2 3/4 inch and the front being higher allows better airflow to the bag. Try it! Let us know

  • @richardblackmore6369
    @richardblackmore6369 5 років тому

    Hi Dan do you if the mower is coming to Australia

  • @James-lu9jf
    @James-lu9jf 6 років тому

    Great video as always Dan and no idea why there are six clowns who have given you the thumbs down

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      No worries. Any “Activity” including comments, shares, views, thumbs up AND thumbs down is all very good for my channel and my bottom line. I welcome all...

    • @James-lu9jf
      @James-lu9jf 6 років тому

      You're a top guy Dan and here in the UK where in general the gardens are smaller but have much bigger borders with shrubs, plants flowers etc it's great to watch all the hard work you put into your side hustle as well as running a house and having a full time job and seeing your boys every other week.
      Don't forget to update us on any dates you go on as you deserve to find happiness again as you do so much for others

  • @snoopysrc
    @snoopysrc 4 роки тому +1

    dan its me ed is that the the nextite honda mower deck ????

  • @zmanvideo1
    @zmanvideo1 6 років тому

    awesome torque doesnt even cinch in that tall grass

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      Never hesitated! Real nice

  • @punkin7144
    @punkin7144 6 років тому

    it will have even more power once fully broken in.

  • @poppinfrankalnaghy4
    @poppinfrankalnaghy4 6 років тому

    That is a great mower i will get that mower when it worms up here i will have to pay more i thinck that mower is about $1200 australian

  • @drakewesterman9798
    @drakewesterman9798 6 років тому

    I ended up buying one of these mowers and I have a problem when I mulch grass comes out rear discharge shout and there is a pile of grass when I lift up back flap

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      Make sure back door that slides from the versamow lever is not blocked by grass clippings when you shut it.

    • @drakewesterman9798
      @drakewesterman9798 6 років тому

      Dan's Vlog ok thanks

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому

      I get some clippings out the shoot as well. It's not enough to worry me.

  • @johnnycortez46
    @johnnycortez46 5 років тому

    What is the highest deck setting on a mower like this?
    Great job it did by the way

  • @wpaia
    @wpaia 5 років тому

    Dan theirs a video on youtube saying that honda back wheel locks when turning? Is this true?

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  5 років тому

      I don’t know. If they “Lock”, it isn’t noticeable or cause any problems.

  • @kyleivy7315
    @kyleivy7315 6 років тому

    I’ve got a Honda gx 610 motor on my pressure washer I got a water heater as well but my pump went out and it’s a cat pump 4000psi 4 gpm I was thinking of going with a higher gpm or should I got back with 4 gpm and buy another machine I do a lot of commercial property’s

    • @kyleivy7315
      @kyleivy7315 6 років тому

      Mainly parking lots

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  6 років тому

      The good news about your Honda motor is it can definitely handle a much larger pump so your options are huge You can use a shaft mount pump , or a belt driven pump. You really need to do your research and know your price range for which one would best suit you. I’ve only used shaft mounted pumps. With that said I think it is important to know if you’re using garden hose and a Spicket is your water Source and if so, you do not want to exceed a pump that is 5 gallons per minute due to the risk of the Spicket not keeping up with the demand of the pump and ruining your pump. If you have a water tank to provide positive flow on demand then the world is your oyster my friend… Go with what your budget allows

  • @franciscohuerta9860
    @franciscohuerta9860 5 років тому

    any experience on the older models 215 n 216 hrx ? any good?

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  5 років тому

      All I have experience with as far as older Honda Mowers - ua-cam.com/play/PLZKQKrwEGP-CsIP3E0i85_sjg4MAfTaeo.html

  • @douglichty6191
    @douglichty6191 Рік тому

    Do you like the word stupid?

  • @nsxproperties560
    @nsxproperties560 4 роки тому

    Why doesn't Honda make a 22 inch mower. 21 just doesn't cut it when you cut big yards all day.

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  4 роки тому

      Because all their stickers say 21 inch.

    • @Juan-nq2jp
      @Juan-nq2jp 4 роки тому

      It’s literally an inch difference 😂 just buy a 30 inch toro mower to get the job done faster

  • @nothersnothers8945
    @nothersnothers8945 6 років тому +5

    That's badass, but it's not 700 dollars badass. Maybe 450 dollars badass.

    • @catlady8324
      @catlady8324 6 років тому +6

      Nothers Nothers Are you offering a Mower of this quality for $450 or just talking out your ass?

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 5 років тому +3

      Karl Ruehs EXACTLY! You'll never find a better, more reliable, residential mower than a Honda. Period. Full stop.
      That $700 Honda will run for 25 years with basic maintenance. You'll buy 10, $450 mowers in the same time frame.

    • @vinchel118
      @vinchel118 5 років тому

      How about the Honda HRR. It does not have the composite deck, slightly smaller wheels. About 470

    • @algorel4763
      @algorel4763 5 років тому +1

      If you think $700.00 is too much, then it’s clear, you never owned one!
      The high end cordless models are $700.00 which would you rather?
      Try mulching this with a Cordless, never happen

    • @bryanschwabenland6657
      @bryanschwabenland6657 Рік тому

      Now it's $550.00 ➕ &+StiL#1 ⭐Mow'r. Worth x2 CordLess.

  • @terryhelms9194
    @terryhelms9194 Рік тому

    Quit all the talking

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  Рік тому

      Did it work? Did he quit talking?

    • @terryhelms9194
      @terryhelms9194 Рік тому

      @@DansVlog I don’t no did he I left of the too much talking comment I made

    • @DansVlog
      @DansVlog  Рік тому

      @@terryhelms9194 Nah, he kept talking 🤣