Press Releases

Year Of The Long Honda Warranty

Honda Australia has announced a 3 year GX commercial warranty, effective for purchases from 1 January 2010.

New Light Honda Generator Not Light On Power

Honda's extensive generator range is now even more versatile with the release of the EU30iu Handy. The new model, an addition to the popular EU range, is designed with the user's convenience in mind; it weighs only 35 kilograms – an incredible 24 kilograms lighter than the existing electric start EU30is model.

Honda Powers Towards 2010

In a tough year for many industry sectors, Honda Power Equipment has shown that growth is possible as long as you've got the right formula: market-leading products, a focus on research and development, value for money and a dedicated dealer network.

Rising Sun Named Honda's Number One Power Equipment Dealer

Rising Sun Honda have been named Honda’s number one Power Equipment Dealership in Australia.

Joe Uses Discarded Honda Mower To Start His Own Business And Get Healthy

“Work has picked up due to the rain, but it’s really hard to mow lawns when it’s bucketing down. It’s a bit ironic really,” says Joseph Pane, owner of Joey’s Gardening Services.

Honda Celebrates 500,000th Lawnmower With Giveaway

Leading four-stoke power equipment manufacturer, Honda, will soon produce its 500,000th lawnmower at its Honda Manufacturing Australia (HMA) plant in Melbourne, and will celebrate by giving away an advanced four-stroke garden care package including the milestone lawnmower. 

Deutscher’s Chipper Shredder Embraced By Gardeners

Deutscher Mowers’ Chipper Shredder is being embraced by the gardening community, achieving significant momentum for the 105 year old Ballarat manufacturer.

Cut-Price Equipment May Cost More In Long Run

Financial matters are at the forefront of many commercial gardeners' minds right now, but saving money isn't necessarily about spending less – it's about getting good value for your dollars.

Australian Manufacturer Fills Gap In Power Equipment Market

Brisbane manufacturer Genelite have developed a two-in-one generator and welding unit to make it easier for Australians to get the job done.

Catherine’s Pony Paddock Cleaned Four Times Faster By Australian Manufacturer

Catherine Crosado, owner of Duncree Shetland Pony Stud - located 40 minutes south of Christchurch in New Zealand - used to spend around three hours of each day picking up pony manure - until she invested in an Australian made Greystone Maxi Vac, powered by a Honda engine.

Kanga Loaders Stay Local Thanks To Digga

Honda congratulates Kanga on their outstanding display at the recent Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) Convention, which was held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Honda Helps Council Reach 'Green' Goals

Honda Power Equipment's advanced four-stroke Buffalo lawnmower has topped a list compiled by a leading Australian consumer advocacy group, with testing revealing outstanding results in performance, comfort and ease of starting.

The Story of the EU9i Generator’s Evolution

Exploring the world beyond the outlet.

Honda Power Equipment Urges Safety When Mowing

For many Australians, mowing the lawn on a hazy summer's morning is a weekly ritual. The very thought of lawn mowing conjures up familiar and nostalgic smells and sounds.

Frog Crew Powered Up And Mobile Thanks To Honda

When the Frog Crew set up their Honda powered trailer in the vibrant Cronulla mall on a Saturday night, they usually draw around 300 young people from the nightclubs nearby.

Flowerdale Hotel Survives Bushfires And Feeds Hundreds With Honda’s Help

Despite nearly burning down and losing power for over a week, the Flowerdale Hotel was managing to feed up to 200 bushfire affected people each night with the help of a Honda generator.

Racing Thrills Without The Pricetag

For motor racing enthusiasts, go karting offers a low cost adrenalin rush, fast acceleration and razor sharp handling comparable to much more expensive forms of motorsport.

Fuel Efficient Honda Brushcutters Reduce Whole Of Life Cost

With financial uncertainty comes the desire to curb expenditure along with an increased consideration of factors such as long-term cost savings, reliability and efficiency, during consumer purchasing decisions.

Peter Cafarella Makes Lifestyle Shift With Honda

P & C Cafarella Mowing, located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Victoria’s southeast, is about to enter its second year and owner Peter Cafarella is loving every minute of it.

Honda Mower Still Going Strong After 24 Years

Gene Butt, a North Queenslander who has to mow 700 square metres of lawn every week in the wet season, says his Honda mower has never missed a beat despite being discontinued a long time ago.

Honda Demands Stronger Regulations on Small Engine Emissions

People living in remote and rural areas now have access to a more reliable power supply following the introduction of an innovative remote start and stop back-up generator for solar power systems.

Look For the Green and Gold Cap

Australians need tougher and more durable equipment than anywhere else in the world, which is why Australian ‘Powered by Honda’ products are built and tested for local conditions.

Honda Demands Stronger Regulations on Small Engine Emissions

Over the last decade, the focus of reducing emissions in public, private and government realms have primarily been fixated on cars, and trucks, however, according to Honda Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa, the Australian Government needs to introduce emission regulations for small engines and equipment such as generators, lawnmowers and brushcutters to keep up with standards enforced in North America and Europe.

Honda Marine Doubles Up At Yarrawonga

The ‘Honda Marine’ kids’ boat tore up Yarrawonga’s Lake Mulwala in late November for its third major race meeting, with its young pilots competing alongside their Honda formula 2000 counterpart in front of nearly 10,000 spectators.

Willis Island Amateur Radio Expedition Relies On Honda

An international group of eleven amateur radio operators recently visited Willis Island for 18 days to make contact with people all over the world as part of an ongoing global amateur radio competition. Relying on Honda generators to power the entire operation, the team spoke with over 95,000 people from Queensland to the Spanish Canary Islands - a distance of around 18,000 kilometres.

Honda Generator Survives Being Hit By A Truck

When WA farmer Dud Bell looked up to see his Honda EM50is generator hurtling down the road at 60 kph, he thought it was time to say goodbye.A truck had slammed into his Ute and flung the generator from the back tray, sending it somersaulting down the road into what he assumed would be oblivion.

Honda Tops List In Consumer Testing

Honda Power Equipment's advanced four-stroke Buffalo lawnmower has topped a list compiled by a leading Australian consumer advocacy group, with testing revealing outstanding results in performance, comfort and ease of starting.

Mowmaster Announces Innovative New Reel Mower

MowMaster have announced the successful trialling of an entirely new design of “walk-behind” reel mower that can handle cutting grass up to 60mm – a height unheard of for reel mowers.

To Be Sure To Be Sure - Avoid an Irish Stew

Have you heard the one about the Irishmen selling dodgy power equipment from the back of a van at petrol stations, construction sites and even out the front of people's homes?

Clean Gardens on The Quiet With Honda Four-Stroke Blower

Whether used for the upkeep of contemporary outdoor public spaces such as parks or plazas, or for maintaining the professional appearance of offices in urban areas, the requirement for quiet and efficient power products is at the forefront of garden contractors' purchasing decisions.

Trim Time Slashed With Honda Hedgecutter

The increasing popularity of fast growing screening hedges in an effort to block out neighbouring houses in high density areas, is creating some challenges for homeowners once the plants have matured.

Spring Back Into the Garden with Honda

With recent mild spring weather conditions beckoning green thumbsback into the garden, the only dampener on what would be the perfect weekend outdoors is to find the old lawnmower hasn't survived the lengthy winter hibernation in the shed.

Professional Garden Care Demands Honda

With the onset of spring hailing longer days, warmer nights and the re-emergence of luscious greenery, the demand for professional garden care services is on the rise and the requirement for tough, efficient and reliable power equipment is essential to endure the rigours of commercial work.

Honda Dealer Meetings Celebrate 60 Years

Honda MPE has recently completed its national Power Equipment Dealer Meetings, providing dealers with a company update and performance review, while celebrating strong sales results and announcing impressive new marketing initiatives.

Where The Honda Buffalo Roam

With unpredictable weather patterns and ensuing dry conditions, gardeners and horticulturalists alike have had to make considerable changes in order to meet water limit restrictions in many states.

Fuel Tax Credit Expansion Offers Relief To Garden Care Industry

The garden care industry is set to benefit greatly from the expansion of the Federal Government's fuel tax credits scheme introduced 1 July, 2008, according to Honda Australia Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa.

Honda's Corporate Stand Across The Country

An innovative Honda Australia corporate stand showcasing automotive, motorcycles, advanced four-stroke power equipment and marine products has been well received at rural field days throughout the country this year.

Local Manufacturing Key To Honda's Success

Leading four-stroke power equipment manufacturer, Honda, continues to lead the way in its commitment to produce products in Australia from its Melbourne manufacturing facility

Honda Tillers In Demand

Honda's range of advanced four-stroke tillers is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among senior gardeners wishing to avoid the often backbreaking work involved in preparing a vegetable patch or reviving a neglected garden bed. According to Honda Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa, tillers are also finding new homes with people looking for time savings from their power equipment.

30 Year Old Honda Generator Steals The Limelight

Working in many remote locations where access to power is extremely limited, David Olney purchased a Honda EX 350 generator back in 1978.

Although discontinued, some 31 years later the generator is still going strong, despite being exposed to some of the most challenging conditions, including extremities such as the humidity of Asia, the snow on Mt Everest and the dust storms of the Middle East.

Honda Strengthens Its Management Structure

Honda Power Equipment has recently undergone a management reshuffle following the appointment of industry stalwart, Bob Donaldson to the new role of Business Development Manager. After 10 successful years as Honda Power Equipment Manager, Mr Donaldson is pursuing several new challenges and evaluating a number of new ventures for the global company, including photovoltaic solar modules and mobility aids.

Honda Generators More Accessible With Cashback

Honda Power Equipment is offering a $200 factory cashback incentive on two of its most popular generator models, the super quiet and efficient EU10i and EU20i.

Available from March 1 through to the end of June 2008 (or while stocks last), the offer is sure to please buyers considering one of these versatile generators for either work or leisure pursuits.

Honda Named One Of World’s Most Innovative Companies

Honda has scored the #12 position on Business Week’s “World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” list, jumping up nearly double the number of spots from a ranking of #23 in 2006.

Honda joins such illustrious companies as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Walt Disney in the list of top performers.

Honda Celebrates 20 Years Of Mower Production In Australia

What started out as a small operation to provide local product for the unique Australian market has now become a burgeoning international operation for Honda Manufacturing Australia (HMA).

With their 20th birthday just passed, the Melbourne based business now produces 10 mower models and nearly 40,000 units per year.

Honda Helps With The Harold Holt

During a time of heightened environmental awareness, coexistence between industry and Mother Nature can come under close scrutiny, as good corporate citizenship often takes a back seat to profit.

One Mildura-based company has turned the table on this scenario, establishing a successful small business that also assists the local and wider environments following years of neglect.

Sun Salt removes around 30,000 tones of salt from the Murray Darling basin each year, helping to reduce salinity both locally and further down the Murray River in South Australia.