LC 247SP
"Husqvarna mid-range petrol SP — built in Europe"
RRP New
£579
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£529
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£320
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★ 4.5 (222) · Value 7.9/10
Full LC 247SP review →
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
Full HRG 466 SK review →
Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium walk-behind petrol SPs. Honda wins on engine longevity (15+ years typical); Husqvarna wins on build quality outside the engine. Honda for one-mower-forever buyers; Husqvarna for buyers with a local Husqvarna dealer.
Spec-by-spec
| Husqvarna LC 247SP | Honda HRG 466 SK | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £579 | £599 |
| Buy now | £529 | £549 |
| Used avg | £320 | £350 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna HQ745 | Honda GCV 145 OHC |
| Cut width | 47 cm | 46 cm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 31 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Medium |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Value score | 7.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Husqvarna build quality and dealer support
- HQ745 engine — Husqvarna in-house design
- Self-propelled with single-lever drive
- Mulch plug standard
Cons
- Husqvarna-only parts mean dealer trips
- Premium price for a 47cm petrol
- HQ engine less universal than Honda or Briggs
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
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