Our verdict
The bottom line
The IZY badge is what most UK buyers actually mean when they say "I want a Honda for the lawn." Cheap to buy, easy to maintain, and the engine outlasts everything around it. The smartest budget Honda on the used market.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Honda OHC engine — runs forever
- Lighter than the HRG 466 SK
- Push-only means fewer cables
- Massive used supply
Cons
- Push-only is tiring on slopes
- 41cm cut narrow for medium lawns
- No rear roller
Full specs
| Type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 41 cm |
| Engine / Power | Honda GCV 145 OHC 145cc |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 50 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 95 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£180–280 used is the sweet spot. Avoid anything over £320 — there is always another. Pull the dipstick: golden good, black means no service history. Plastic deck cracks around the wheel mounts after 8+ years — flip it and inspect. Genuine Honda blade is £20 if missing.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.