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Yard Buddy Champ
18" Alloy Lawn Mower

Yard Buddy Champ

The Yard Buddy Champ is built for the classic Kiwi backyard. Lightweight and easy to push, it feels effortless to manoeuvre around trees, gardens and paths, while the sleek, rust proof alloy deck stands up to years of regular mowing. Powered by a class leading Honda GCV170 4 stroke engine, it delivers smooth, reliable power for a tidy finish, week after week.

Hand assembled in New Zealand and with the engine match tested to perform in kiwi conditions, the Yard Buddy Champ is ready to take care of business at your place.

$899

Easy starting, Honda GCVx170 engine
Easy starting, Honda GCVx170 engine
Tested and matched specifically to the Yard Buddy Champ by Honda NZ's technical team. The Yard Buddy Champ delivers reliable, consistent power from the Honda's GCVx170 engine. An easy-starting, long-lasting four-stroke featuring overhead valve technology, it requires no fuel mixing.

Features

45 litre catcher
45 litre catcher

The large 45 litre high density plastic grass catcher is perfectly balanced. Making it easy to empty, saving you time and effort.

Built to last
Built to last

It's a mower you can rely on with a rust-proof alloy chassis and a reliable Honda GCVx170 OHV engine. Providing you trouble free mowing for years to come.

No fuel mixing
No fuel mixing

Fill up your Yard Buddy with the same regular unleaded (91) that you put in your car. No messy oil and fuel mixing involved. This mower has less emissions and great fuel economy so good for you and the environment.

Quick release handle bar
Quick release handle bar

When you need to store or transport the Champ, the quick release folding handle helps make it a breeze to make the mower more compact. Ideal for fitting it in smaller spaces in the garage, shed or boot.

High velocity air cleaner
High velocity air cleaner

The high-velocity air cleaner provides superior engine protection and improved performance by forcing air to spin, creating centrifugal force that separates heavy debris, dust, and grass clippings before they reach the filter element.

10 position cutting height adjustment
10 position cutting height adjustment
Convenient ten position (10mm to 70mm) height adjustment lever to set mowing height to the perfect level for your lawn and ground conditions.

A Warranty That Cuts It

Honda's leading range of power equipment comes with leading warranty periods. Our range of power equipment products carrying up to a 4 year domestic warranty*.

With regular servicing by a Honda authorised dealer, using only Honda Genuine Parts and Accessories, your Honda product will work hard around your home for many years.

Find more details on Honda's warranties and the warranty schedule on our warranty page.

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Hand Assembled In New Zealand

The Yard Buddy range was design by kiwis, for kiwi yards. With every mower hand assembled in New Zealand. It's more than just another mower. It's as kiwi as pavlova.

The Honda Advantage

4 Year Domestic Warranty*
4 Year Domestic Warranty*
Honda's leading range of power equipment comes with leading warranty periods. Our range of power equipment products carry up to a 4 year domestic warranty*.
Easy Start
Easy Start
With Honda 4-stroke engines and intake control your motor will start ‘first time every time’ meaning considerably more ease of use.
No Fuel Mixing
No Fuel Mixing
Advanced 4-Stroke Technology provides outstanding fuel efficiency, low emissions and no messy fuel mixing.
Advanced 4-stroke Technology
Advanced 4-stroke Technology
Honda are pioneers in 4-stroke engine technology and continue to lead the way in producing top of the range engines with superior performance and power.
Specifications
Product CodeHPM18170AR
EngineGCVx170
Engine SpecOHV
Starting SystemRecoil (Pull Start)
FuelUnleaded
Fuel Tank0.91 litres
Auto ChokeNo
Cutting Width460 mm
Extra Text18"
Weight34.2 kg
Maximum Power Output3.6 kW (5.0HP) / 3600 rpm
Chassis MaterialHeavy Duty Cast Alloy
Blade4 Swing Back Blades
Mulching CapabilityYes
Catcher Capacity45 litres
CatcherHigh Density Plastic
ChassisHeavy Duty Cast Alloy
Height Adjustment10 Stages
Cutting Height Range10-70mm
Wheel Diameter200mm
Rear Discharge CapabilityYes
Wash PortYes
Yard Buddy Champ

Related Information

Looking for more power?
Looking for more power?

The Yard Buddy Premium offers the same great cutting deck as the Yard Buddy Champ, but with a larger GCVx200 engine for more power to cut through the tough stuff.