HRX 476 VY
"Premium roller petrol with Versamow & Roto-Stop"
RRP New
£949
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£899
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£550
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★ 4.7 (412) · Value 8.8/10
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Harrier 41 AD
"British-built premium roller — the Land Rover of mowers"
RRP New
£859
Manufacturer
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£799
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£450
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★ 4.6 (198) · Value 8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
The classic premium-roller decision. The Hayter is British-built and serviceable for 30 years; the Honda is heavier and wider but easier to find used. Stripers and traditionalists go Hayter; pragmatists who want one mower forever go Honda.
Spec-by-spec
| Honda HRX 476 VY | Hayter Harrier 41 AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £949 | £859 |
| Buy now | £899 | £799 |
| Used avg | £550 | £450 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Honda GCVx 170 OHC 166cc | Honda GCV 145 |
| Cut width | 47 cm | 41 cm |
| Weight | 40 kg | 34 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | Yes |
| Mulching | Yes | No |
| Bag capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Medium |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Honda engine — bulletproof reliability
- True Versamow mulch-and-collect on the fly
- Rear roller leaves perfect stripes
- Holds resale value better than any rival
Cons
- Heavy at 40kg on hilly lawns
- Premium price even used
- Versamow lever can stiffen with age
Pros
- British-built quality and parts support
- Honda engine inside
- Beautiful stripes from the heavy rear roller
- Variable speed self-propel
Cons
- Expensive new and only fair value used
- 41cm cut narrower than rivals at this price
- Heavier deck means harder to manoeuvre
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