Originally Posted by
Macka
I have the old 216D and new 216m2 honda, they both are great. the 216d would be the same as the TPE Chonda your looking at.
I prefer the new M2 one even though it is a lot heavier 10kg "because of the blade break". I never push the mower and don't manhandle it.
The M2 with blade break means i never ever carry a bag back to the ute, I drive the mower back to the ute carrying 2 full catchers. It makes things a lot easier, having a powered cart to carrier things for you. I even use it to drag may arse up steep drive ways.
the honda 216M2 is my first preference and the 216D is only used for Stairs and Mulching jobs.
The honda's catches great, catchers are packed tight with wet grass, you need to have 4 high lift blades Shappened, increase the rev's from standard and always maintain clean catcher bags. The Honda's don't clog up if this is done.