HRG 466 SK
"Mid-range Honda petrol with Izy reliability"
RRP New
£599
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£549
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£350
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★ 4.6 (588) · Value 8.4/10
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SP46
"Britain's best-selling self-propelled petrol"
RRP New
£329
Manufacturer
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£279
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£140
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★ 4.3 (1,240) · Value 8.6/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
The "do I really need a Honda?" question. Mountfield does the same job for half the price; Honda lasts twice as long. Honda only wins on long-term ownership cost — but for buyers cycling mowers every 5 years, the Mountfield is the smarter spend.
Spec-by-spec
| Honda HRG 466 SK | Mountfield SP46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £599 | £329 |
| Buy now | £549 | £279 |
| Used avg | £350 | £140 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Honda GCV 145 OHC | Stiga ST120 OHV 123cc |
| Cut width | 46 cm | 46 cm |
| Weight | 31 kg | 27 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Medium |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Honda OHC engine — reliable and easy to start
- Self-propelled with single-lever drive
- Mulch plug included as standard
- Lighter than the HRX flagship
Cons
- No rear roller — no stripes
- 50L box smaller than rivals
- Drive cable can stretch with age
Pros
- Best-value self-propelled petrol on the UK market
- Stiga engine is reliable and parts are everywhere
- Light at 27kg — easy to push and store
- Huge used supply keeps prices low
Cons
- Plastic deck not as durable as steel
- Cable-operated drive less smooth than Honda
- Rear flap hinge a known weak point
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