Honda
Honda UM 616 EBE
4.8/5
Professional users and homeowners managing large, wild areas with very tall grass or brush.
Petrol
Self-Propelled Mower
61cm cut
Self-propelled
From £3,080
premium price range
Verdict
Honda UM review (2026, UK)
Our Honda UM review (2026, UK): Professional users and homeowners managing large, wild areas with very tall grass or brush.. We tested the UM on real UK lawns to see whether it earns a place in 2026's shortlist — below you'll find our verdict, full specs, pros and cons, live UK prices, and how the UM compares with other Honda mowers.
Our editorial rating: 4.8/5 · Tested by Garden-Review for UK gardens.
Overview
The UM 616 EBE is a professional-grade petrol brush cutter designed to tackle long, rough grass and thick vegetation with ease. Featuring a heavy-duty steel deck and a powerful GXV160 engine, it is built for durability in the most demanding environments.
Key Features
- Variable speed hydrostatic drive for precise control
- Blade brake clutch (Roto-Stop) allows the engine to run without the blades turning
- Floating cutter deck allows the mower to glide over uneven ground without scalping
- Side-discharge design for high-volume grass management
Honda UM Pros & Cons
Pros
- Incredibly robust build quality capable of clearing dense brush
- Hydrostatic drive provides smooth, infinitely variable speed adjustment
- Front swivel wheel offers excellent maneuverability for such a large machine
- Renowned Honda GXV engine reliability and low emissions
Cons
- Extremely heavy at 76kg making it difficult to transport without a ramp
- No collection option available as it is designed for side-discharge only
- Very high price point for non-commercial users
Technical Specifications
| Type | Self-Propelled Mower |
| Power | Petrol |
| Cutting Width | 61 cm |
| Self-Propelled | Yes |
| Mulching | No |
| Grass Collection | No |
| Rear Roller | No |
| Garden Size | large |
| Terrain | flat, sloped, uneven |