Honda HRX 476 QY Rear Roller Petrol Lawn Mower

Honda HRX 476 QY rear-roller lawn mower

The Honda HRX 476 QY is a premium 47cm self-propelled petrol rear-roller lawn mower designed for medium-to-large formal lawns. It combines a Honda GCVx170 engine, fixed-speed self-propelled drive, a corrosion-resistant Polystrong cutter deck and Roto-Stop blade control.

The full-width rear roller produces the traditional striped finish associated with formal lawns. Honda recommends the HRX 476 QY for mowing areas up to approximately 1,200m², although practical suitability will also depend on the lawn’s layout, access, gradient and number of obstacles.

This model is designed primarily for customers who want efficient grass collection and defined lawn stripes. It does not provide mulching or variable-speed drive.

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Key features of the Honda HRX 476 QY

Honda GCVx170 four-stroke engine

The HRX 476 QY is powered by a 166cc Honda GCVx170 OHV four-stroke petrol engine with a rated output of 3.1kW at 2,800rpm.

The engine has a 0.91-litre fuel tank and 0.55-litre oil capacity. Its modern four-stroke design provides the power required to operate the mower’s 47cm cutting deck, rear roller and grass-collection system.

The mower uses recoil starting. Always follow Honda’s instructions for fuel, engine oil, routine inspection and seasonal storage.

Single-speed self-propelled drive

The mower uses a fixed single-speed self-propelled transmission, moving forward at approximately 1m/s, or 3.6km/h.

This reduces the physical effort required compared with pushing a similarly sized mower. The fixed pace works particularly well on open, regularly maintained lawns where long, straight mowing runs are possible.

Customers who need to reduce or increase the drive speed while working should compare a variable-speed or hydrostatic model instead.

Rear roller for traditional lawn stripes

The rear roller bends the grass in alternating directions as you mow, creating the light-and-dark striped finish associated with formal British lawns.

For the clearest result, mow straight, slightly overlapping passes in alternating directions. Striping is normally most visible on healthy, reasonably dry and regularly maintained grass.

The rear roller also means the mower is intended principally for formal lawns. A four-wheel machine may be more suitable on very rough, steep or sharply undulating ground.

Honda Roto-Stop blade control

Honda’s Roto-Stop system allows the cutting blade to be stopped while the engine continues running.

This is useful when you need to:

• Empty the grass collector
• Cross a gravel drive or paved path
• Move between separate lawn areas
• Pause to remove an obstacle

Because the engine does not have to be restarted each time the blade is disengaged, Roto-Stop can make repeated interruptions more convenient.

47cm Polystrong cutter deck

The 47cm, or approximately 19-inch, Polystrong cutter deck is manufactured from a durable polymer material that is resistant to corrosion, ultraviolet exposure and dents.

The 47cm cutting width provides a useful balance between productivity and manoeuvrability. It covers medium-to-large lawns more efficiently than a compact mower while remaining easier to position and store than a wider 53cm machine.

Five cutting heights from 19–58mm

The cutting height can be adjusted through five positions between 19 and 58mm.

The lower settings are suitable for maintaining a shorter formal finish in appropriate growing conditions. Higher settings can be selected during periods of rapid growth, dry weather or when gradually reducing longer grass.

Avoid removing more than approximately one-third of the grass blade during a single mowing session, particularly during hot or dry weather.

Approximately 70-litre grass collector

The large fabric grass collector reduces the number of emptying stops required when maintaining a substantial lawn.

Collection performance will depend on grass length, moisture, deck cleanliness and forward speed. Long or wet grass may require a higher cutting position and more frequent collector emptying.

Durable but manageable construction

Honda specifies a dry machine weight of 42kg. The Polystrong deck helps provide durable construction without the corrosion risk associated with an untreated metal cutter housing.

The mower remains a substantial machine, so suitable access, storage and lifting arrangements should be considered before purchase. The packaged shipping weight will be higher than the 42kg dry machine weight.

Is the Honda HRX 476 QY right for you?

Choose the HRX 476 QY if:

• You have a medium-to-large formal lawn.
• You want a traditional striped finish.
• You prefer self-propelled drive at a consistent mowing pace.
• You normally collect your grass clippings.
• You regularly stop to empty the collector or cross paths.
• You value the convenience of Roto-Stop.
• You want a corrosion-resistant Polystrong deck.
• You have suitable access and storage for a 42kg mower.

Another mower may be more suitable if:

• Your garden is small, narrow or contains numerous tight obstacles.
• You need continuously variable forward speed.
• You want to mulch the grass rather than collect it.
• Your lawn is very rough, steep or sharply undulating.
• You require a lightweight mower that must be lifted regularly.
• You do not need a striped finish.
• You require a machine designed for intensive daily professional use.

Honda HRX 476 QY versus HRX 476 HY

The Honda HRX 476 QY and HRX 476 HY share a 47cm Polystrong cutter deck, Honda GCVx170 engine and Roto-Stop blade control. Their drive, wheel arrangement and clipping-management systems are different.

Choose the HRX 476 QY when a traditional striped finish is central to your purchase and a consistent fixed mowing pace suits your lawn.

Choose the Honda HRX 476 HY when continuously variable hydrostatic speed and selective mulching are more important than a rear roller.

Why Masseys recommends the Honda HRX 476 QY

Masseys recommends the HRX 476 QY to customers with medium-to-large formal lawns who want Honda’s premium HRX construction combined with a rear roller and Roto-Stop.

The 47cm deck offers a practical balance between coverage and manoeuvrability, while the fixed-speed drive suits open lawns where a steady walking pace can be maintained. Roto-Stop is particularly useful when the collector must be emptied repeatedly or the mower needs to cross paths and other non-grass surfaces.

The mower’s limitations should also be clear. It does not mulch, its drive speed cannot be varied, and its rear-roller configuration is not normally the best choice for rough or sharply undulating ground.

Customers who need a wider premium four-wheel mower with hydrostatic drive can compare the Honda HRX 537 HY.

Professional users who want a heavier-duty 53cm Honda rear-roller mower should consider the Honda HRD 536 QX.

For advice based on your lawn size, access, gradient and required finish, contact the Masseys garden machinery team before ordering.

Honda HRX 476 QY technical specifications

Honda warranty

The Honda HRX 476 QY is part of Honda’s Core range and currently carries:

• A seven-year warranty for domestic use.
• A one-year warranty for professional use.

Warranty coverage is subject to Honda’s conditions, product registration and completion of the prescribed service schedule. Service invoices and maintenance records should be retained.

Please contact Masseys before ordering when warranty coverage for a particular type or frequency of use is an important purchasing requirement.

Buying from Masseys

Masseys is an authorised Honda garden machinery dealer based in Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

On this model, Masseys will assemble the mower and add the appropriate engine oil and fuel free of charge. The mower is also available to view in the showroom, subject to current stock.

Local delivery is available across many parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Contact the team to confirm availability for your postcode.

For ongoing maintenance, visit our garden machinery servicing and repairs page.

You can also browse Aspen fuel and our wider range of machinery oil and fuel products.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Honda HRX 476 QY self-propelled?

Yes. It has a fixed single-speed self-propelled drive operating at approximately 1m/s, equivalent to 3.6km/h.

What size lawn is it suitable for?

Honda recommends the mower for medium-to-large lawns of up to approximately 1,200m². Practical suitability will also depend on access, gradient, grass conditions and the number of obstacles.

Does the Honda HRX 476 QY create lawn stripes?

Yes. Its rear roller bends the grass in alternating directions to create a traditional striped finish.

What is Honda Roto-Stop?

Roto-Stop allows the cutting blade to be stopped while the engine continues running. It is useful when emptying the collector, crossing paths or pausing during mowing.

What is the cutting width?

The mower has a 47cm, or approximately 19-inch, cutting width.

How many cutting heights are available?

There are five cutting-height positions between 19 and 58mm.

Can the HRX 476 QY mulch grass?

No. This model is designed for grass collection and a rear-roller striped finish. Customers requiring mulching should compare the Honda HRX 476 HY.

Is the drive speed adjustable?

No. The HRX 476 QY uses a fixed single-speed drive. The HRX 476 HY provides variable hydrostatic speed control.

How heavy is the mower?

Honda specifies a dry machine weight of 42kg. The packaged shipping weight will be higher and should be recorded separately in WooCommerce.

Is the HRX 476 QY better than a Honda HRG mower?

It provides premium Polystrong construction, a rear roller and Roto-Stop, making it particularly suitable for larger formal lawns and striped finishes. A smaller HRG mower may be more appropriate for a compact garden, tighter access or a lower purchase budget.

What warranty is included?

Honda currently provides a seven-year domestic warranty and a one-year professional warranty for this Core-range mower, subject to registration, servicing and the full warranty conditions.

Can Masseys service the mower?

Yes. Masseys provides local garden machinery servicing, repairs and warranty support from its Woodville workshop. Contact the team to confirm current workshop availability and service times.