Subaru engine in Coleman Generator

[Stimw]

I had to buy parts for a 9hp Robin engine and they were through the roof!! A carburator- $165. (an 8hp Honda carb. $65.)
I'll never buy one.

 

[Solo]

I've got a 8.5hp Robin engine on my Gravely 2 wheel tractor. It is 10 years old doesn't use any oil and runs great.

Solo

 

[DmansPadge]

I have a Pramac generator with a 9hp Robin/Subaru engine. Its about 3 1/2 years old and only has about 100 hours on it but it has always performed flawlessly. I pull it out and crank it every few months to exercise it and it always starts on the first pull. It came shipped with a bottle of Mobil 1 and that is what I've continued to use in it. No complaints from me.

 

[Renze]

Does anyone have experience or info on the reliability of the Subaru engines in the Coleman generators? Or is there some other site that might help?Thanks.

In Holland, these engines are known as "Robin" engines. I was surprised that they were built by a division of Subaru heavy industries...

From my experience from a railway construction machinery repair shop, they dont break down more often than a Honda. For about a half a year, i worked there servicing a mixed fleet of about 50 units, with Honda as well as Robin/Subaru.

 

[redka]

In Holland, these engines are known as "Robin" engines. I was surprised that they were built by a division of Subaru heavy industries...

From my experience from a railway construction machinery repair shop, they dont break down more often than a Honda. For about a half a year, i worked there servicing a mixed fleet of about 50 units, with Honda as well as Robin/Subaru.

Thanks, can't beat experience!