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New From Honda: Battery-Powered Mowers
During the first day of Equip Expo 2024, Honda Power Sports & Products introduced an all-new line of battery-powered mowers designed for both the professional-level consumer and commercial cutters with walk-behind mowers. Models HRX, HRN and HRC, and a battery-powered Honda ZTR will go on sale at select Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide in 2025. The battery-powered ZTR will be the first electrified power product produced at Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) in Swepsonville and made using domestic and globally sourced parts.
The introduction of these new products fits the business direction of Honda Power Sports & Products, rooted in the global vision statement of the Honda 2030 Vision: serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding life’s potential, leading the advancement of mobility, and enabling people to improve their daily lives. The Honda goal is to be the leading brand of lifestyle products that are environmentally responsible, reliable, convenient and quiet.
Models HRX-BV, HRX-BE, HRN-BV and HRC-BE have target pricing of $1,049, $1,299, $899, and $1,899, respectively. Pricing for the Honda ZTR model will be announced at a later date.
The HRX comes with a five-year residential warranty and a 90-day commercial warranty, while HRN models will carry a three-year residential warranty and a 90-day commercial warranty. HRC models will have a two-year residential warranty and a one-year commercial warranty. The Honda ZTR model comes with a three-year commercial limited warranty.
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