Well that is the great question isn't it, Ive been out of the mower shop for over 5 years now, so I'm not up to date on the current market, a quick look at the website shows they are still building the big hru216's with the old gxv engines, so that would be my recommendation.
I saw the downturn Honda took years ago when they started removing the throttle controls and fitting engine brakes and auto chokes. Now i see them in bunnings with plastic bases!
Its happening everywhere though, honda, victa, greenfield etc, the humble mower these days is just an appliance, when it doesn't work you just throw it away and buy a new one, such a shame.
