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Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro

Push / Walk-Behind mower · Model HRU196 · Residential-duty · Gas

A$1,349–A$1,449 Honda Australia RRP (inc. GST) (configurations)

Recommended retail price in Australian dollars, read 20 Oct 2026 from the Honda Australia product page.

Sold in Australia — listed on powerequipment.honda.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Dealers set the final price; delivery, assembly and any local offer are extra and are not tracked here.

The Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro is a residential-grade gas walk-behind mower, suited to small-to-mid home lawns, with a 19-inch deck and a 163cc engine. It weighs 86 lb (39 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
18.5 in (470 mm)
Displacement
9.9 ci (163 cc)
Weight
86 lbs (39 kg)
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 2 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement9.9 ci (163 cc)
Start TypeRecoil
Engine ModelGXV160
Fuel TypeUnleaded 91

Deck

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro deck specifications
Cutting Width18.5 in (470 mm)
Deck MaterialCast Aluminium

Drive

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro drive specifications
Drive SystemPush

Dimensions

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro dimensions specifications
Weight86 lbs (39 kg)

Commercial / Pro

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro commercial / pro specifications
Commercial Warranty5 years (motor) & 2 years (frame)*

General

Honda HRU196 Buffalo Pro general specifications
Bagger Capacity1.5 bu (54 L)
Warranty5 yr

Similar models

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Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Honda’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateFits
  • 36 in gateFits
  • 48 in gateFits

Needs at least 25 in of clearance (estimated).

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Honda doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Source: Honda (manufacturer) · archived copy

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