whistlepig
Elite Member
Keep in mind that there is more than one class of Honda, just like most manufacturers do.
I didn't know this. Can you give me an example?
Keep in mind that there is more than one class of Honda, just like most manufacturers do.
Because Honda, Yamaha and Kowasaki are all in the ATV and motorcycle business they would be my first choices. (dealers everywhere)
Robin/Suburu have changed ownership so often that service is not all easy to come by.
Tecumseh no longer exists.
Many Chinese no name are true clones of Honda with parts interchangeability.
I strongly believe Briggs may join Tecumseh. (you'll notice more and more snow blowers and lawn mowers sporting Chinese no name)
You will see Honda GC/GS "black" motors mostly on other manufacturers stuff and the GX "red" Honda motors mostly on Honda equipment and some other manufacturers top of the line units. The "GX" is a better built and more expensive motor than the GC/GS. Kohler and Briggs do the same thing, offering at least 2 lines, one is the "economy" engine with a roughly 500 hour design life, the other is designed to last roughly 1000 hours. Now if the motor is attached to a $129 push mower, the wheels will fall off before you hit 500 hours, but on a $750 self propelled mower? Might want the better engine.
You will see Honda GC/GS "black" motors mostly on other manufacturers stuff and the GX "red" Honda motors mostly on Honda equipment and some other manufacturers top of the line units. The "GX" is a better built and more expensive motor than the GC/GS. Kohler and Briggs do the same thing, offering at least 2 lines, one is the "economy" engine with a roughly 500 hour design life, the other is designed to last roughly 1000 hours. Now if the motor is attached to a $129 push mower, the wheels will fall off before you hit 500 hours, but on a $750 self propelled mower? Might want the better engine.