The Honda 72511-VH7-000 Rotary Blade is a genuine OEM replacement designed for the HRX217 lawn mower. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the blade that left the factory, ensuring a correct, direct fit with no guesswork. This rotary blade is the right choice for restoring clean, even cutting performance to the HRX217, and using a genuine part means the blade geometry, balance, and edge profile are exactly what Honda engineered for this mower. Confirm part number 72511-VH7-000 against your mower's serial number using the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Blade Geometry — manufactured to Honda's original cutting-edge profile and balance spec, so the HRX217 cuts cleanly without vibration caused by an off-balance or incorrect-profile blade.
- Direct-Fit OEM Replacement — engineered specifically for the HRX217 lawn mower, this blade drops into the existing mounting position without modification.
- Restores Cutting Performance — a dull, bent, or damaged rotary blade causes tearing rather than clean cutting, leaving ragged grass tips and an uneven deck height; a fresh OEM blade brings the cut quality back to spec.
- Verify Serial Number Before Ordering — Honda updates blade specifications at production breaks, so check your HRX217's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct blade for your unit.
The rotary blade is the primary cutting component of the HRX217 lawn mower. Mounted beneath the deck and driven directly by the engine, it spins at high speed to shear grass cleanly at the set cutting height. Blade balance is critical — an out-of-balance or warped blade creates vibration that accelerates wear on the deck spindle and degrades cut quality. When a blade becomes dull, nicked, or bent from contact with debris, it tears rather than cuts the grass, leading to a ragged, brown-tipped lawn and reduced mulching or bagging efficiency. Replacing a worn blade with the correct OEM part restores the mower's cutting performance and protects the components around it.
Part Details
| Part Number | 72511-VH7-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rotary Blade |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRX217 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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