HUSQVARNA R 216

Efficient Rider with optional 94 or 103 cm Combi cutting decks, offering first-class BioClip® and rear ejection cutting. Suitable for home- and landowners who require high efficiency, ease of use, superior manoeuvrability and a truly enjoyable ride. The articulated steering system and front-mounted cutting deck means intuitive operation, excellent mowing accessibility and great overview of your working area. Pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission, easy-access controls and automatic blade engagement, makes mowing a pleasure. The cutting deck is easily tilted up into service position for easy cleaning after mowing. This Rider can do so much more than cutting your lawn. Thanks to attachments such as snow blade, trailer, moss rake and spreader, it can maintain your garden all year round.

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Features for R 216

Unique articulated steering

The unique articulated steering system allows the rear pair of wheels to swing in underneath the machine. The result is superior manoeuvrability with a minimum turning radius at full lock.

Unique articulated steering

The unique articulated steering system allows the rear pair of wheels to swing in underneath the machine. The result is superior manoeuvrability with a minimum turning radius at full lock.
Front-mounted cutting deck

Front-mounted cutting deck for excellent accessability into corners and under bushes, park benches etc.

Front-mounted cutting deck

Front-mounted cutting deck for excellent accessability into corners and under bushes, park benches etc.
Optional Combi cutting deck

This Rider is delivered deckless and can be fitted with 94 or 103 cm Combi cutting decks for efficient BioClip® and rear ejection cutting.
Service position

Service position on the cutting deck facilitates cleaning and service.

Service position

Service position on the cutting deck facilitates cleaning and service.
External fuel cap

Thanks to the external fuel cap, you don't have to open the engine hood when taking on more fuel. The extra wide fuel tank opening makes refueling even easier.
Pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission

Easy speed and direction control with pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission. Separate pedals for forward and reverse.

Pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission

Easy speed and direction control with pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission. Separate pedals for forward and reverse.
Easy-access cutting height lever

The cutting height lever is easy to reach from the driver’s seat, making it possible to do cutting height changes while mowing.
Combi cutting deck with BioClip® (mulching)

BioClip® (mulching) provides perhaps the best cutting result on the market on frequently cut areas. The grass is cut into fine pieces that quickly turn into fertiliser.

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Combi cutting deck with rear discharge

The rear discharge mode provides high-effective cutting performance on areas with higher and rougher grass.

Combi cutting deck with rear discharge
Transparent fuel tank
Storage compartment

Comfortable driver's position

Comfortable driver's position
With a Rider you get safety, stability and traction on both flat grounds and hillsides. The Rider's low gravity centre contributes to extra good traction as well as a comfortable "sit-in" feeling for the user.
Versatile usage

Versatile usage
A wide range of cutting decks and accessories makes our Riders exceptionally versatile, all year round.
Easy-access controls

Easy-access controls
Controls are easy accessible and designed for optimum user comfort.
Automatic blade engagement

Automatic blade engagement

The blades are engaged automatically, when you lower the cutting deck.

Automatic blade engagement

The blades are engaged automatically, when you lower the cutting deck.
Four large wheels

Four large wheels
16-inch wheels both front and back provide optimal riding comfort, great accessibility and less risk of damaging delicate surfaces.
Engine behind driver

Engine behind driver
Thanks to the rear-mounted engine, you get better overview of the mowing and less noise and emissions in the driver’s area.
Easy access

Easy access
The tilting hood and easy-access servicing points make maintenance and servicing easy.
Pivoting rear axle

Pivoting rear axle
The rear axle is pivoting to get maximum traction on the drive wheels and a smooth ride also on uneven surfaces.
Bottle holder

Bottle holder
Convenient bottle holder for refreshments.

Specifications for R 216

Engine
Engine manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Engine name	PowerBuilt AVS
Net power at preset rpm	9.6 kW @ 2900 rpm
Cylinder displacement	500 cm³ / 30.51 cu.inch
Cylinders	1
Engine cooling	Air
Battery	12 V 24 Ah
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel tank volume	12 lit / 3.2 gal.
Fuel tank location	Side (Single)
Engine lubrication type	Splash

Drive system
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Transmission manufacturer	Tuff Torq
Transmission model	K46
Speed forward, min-max	0-9 km/h / 0-5.59 mph
Speed reverse, min-max	0-9 km/h / 0-5.59 mph

Cutting deck
Uncut circle ^[1]	30 cm / 11.8 inch
Cutting width, Min-Max	94-103 cm / 37-40.6 inch
Optional cutting decks	Combi 94, Combi 103
Cutting deck type	Combi
Cutting deck material	Steel
Cutting methods	BioClip®/Rear discharge
Cutting height, min-max	25 - 75 mm / 1 - 3 inch
Cutting height steps	10 pcs
Blade engagement	Automatic
Blades	3
Powder-coated cutting deck

Other
Frame construction type	Box frame
Seat material	Vinyl
Seat back height	Medium
Steering wheel type	Comfort
Ball bearing front wheels

Dimensions
Tyre dimensions, front	165/60-8
Tyre dimensions, rear	165/60-8
Wheelbase	88.7 cm / 34.9 "
Ground clearance	105 mm / 4.1 inch
Base machine, length	190 cm / 74.8 inch
Base machine, width	89 cm / 35 inch
Base machine, height	107 cm / 42.1 inch
Weight	198 kg / 436.5 lbs