Head-to-head

Honda HRX 476 VY vs Mountfield SP46H

A side-by-side comparison of two mowers UK buyers commonly choose between. Prices, full specs, and a verdict on which one to buy.

Honda

HRX 476 VY

"Premium roller petrol with Versamow & Roto-Stop"

RRP New
£949
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£899
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£550
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.7 (412) · Value 8.8/10
Full HRX 476 VY review →
Mountfield

SP46H

"Premium SP46 with Honda engine swap"

RRP New
£399
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£369
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£220
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.6 (332) · Value 8.5/10
Full SP46H review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

Same Honda GCV engine, very different chassis. The SP46H is the value play — Honda longevity on a Mountfield body, used at half the price of the HRX. The HRX has the rear roller (stripes) and the variable-speed Versamow drive. If stripes don't matter, the SP46H is the smartest petrol mower in the UK.

Spec-by-spec

Honda HRX 476 VYMountfield SP46H
RRP£949£399
Buy now£899£369
Used avg£550£220
TypePetrolPetrol
Engine / PowerHonda GCVx 170 OHC 166ccHonda GCV 145 OHC 145cc
Cut width47 cm46 cm
Weight40 kg30 kg
Self-propelledYesYes
Rear roller (stripes)YesNo
MulchingYesYes
Bag capacity85 L55 L
Suited to lawnLargeMedium
Noise95 dB95 dB
Rating4.7 / 54.6 / 5
Value score8.8 / 108.5 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Honda HRX 476 VY

Pros

  • Honda engine — bulletproof reliability
  • True Versamow mulch-and-collect on the fly
  • Rear roller leaves perfect stripes
  • Holds resale value better than any rival

Cons

  • Heavy at 40kg on hilly lawns
  • Premium price even used
  • Versamow lever can stiffen with age
Mountfield SP46H

Pros

  • Honda GCV engine on a Mountfield body — best of both
  • Significantly more reliable than the standard SP46
  • Same parts/dealer support as the regular SP46
  • Self-propelled, mulch plug, the works

Cons

  • £100 more new than the standard SP46
  • Honda engine adds about 3kg
  • Used supply thinner than the rope-start variant

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