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What's the Best OHV Engine for Push Mower?

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LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Hi, I have two older mowers that i really like to use, but although they run fantastically, and have no noticeable smoke, the exhaust reeks and burns my nose. I don't notice this with newer engines, and this got me thinking, what is this doing to my lungs, and the environment. I know that if I was really that concerned, I could just get an electric mower, but I need a gas one for my small business. I have a few good mowers that I don't mind just buying a new engine for, but then again, if the cost for the engine is almost as much as an entire mower with the same engine, well that's another thing. So anyways, I'm trying to find the best, most fuel efficient and least polluting engine that I can, and any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!


#2

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Hi, I have two older mowers that i really like to use, but although they run fantastically, and have no noticeable smoke, the exhaust reeks and burns my nose. I don't notice this with newer engines, and this got me thinking, what is this doing to my lungs, and the environment. I know that if I was really that concerned, I could just get an electric mower, but I need a gas one for my small business. I have a few good mowers that I don't mind just buying a new engine for, but then again, if the cost for the engine is almost as much as an entire mower with the same engine, well that's another thing. So anyways, I'm trying to find the best, most fuel efficient and least polluting engine that I can, and any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!
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Honda GCV190

Noise Level:
I think Honda engines are the most quiet, and I'm not just saying that because I love Honda.

Fuel Efficient:
Honda engines are very fuel efficient. Sometimes I can get two 0.25-acre properties mowed on one tank of gas!

Emissions:
All Honda mowers meet the emissions regulations in all 50 states. My Honda is rated a 3 out of 10 for this :thumbsup: (10/10 is bad).

GCV190.jpg

(http://www.hondaenergy.com/shopimages/products/normal/GCV190.jpg)


#3

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Okay thanks a lot, I had the Honda's in mind, but wasn't sure if there was anything else out there. So, do you think it would be more cost effective for me to purchase this engine to replace a current one, or go ahead and just buy a new lawn mower with this engine? By the way, the mowers I am talking about are both snapper hi vacs.


#4

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Okay thanks a lot, I had the Honda's in mind, but wasn't sure if there was anything else out there. So, do you think it would be more cost effective for me to purchase this engine to replace a current one, or go ahead and just buy a new lawn mower with this engine? By the way, the mowers I am talking about are both snapper hi vacs.
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To tell you the truth, I'm not sure. Just to buy an engine is a big majority of the price of a mower, but then again, if you want that engine, the mower that it comes on is $600+, so that's pretty high. I don't know how much you want to spend.


#5

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

GSV190LA-A3T

SmallEngineWarehouse.com has this engine. Now, if I were just going to repower something, I see that the holes are in different places than on the Briggs engines. If this just means drilling a few holes, that's fin, though.

Do you know anything about this engine? http://www.ebay.com/itm/6hp-Kawasaki-Vert-Engine-FJ180V-CS11-R-7-8-x3-5-32-/130840902976


#6

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

I have has good luck out of the Briggs ohv but Honda run clean an quit :thumbsup:


#7

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

That's good, well I actually have a Briggs OHV right now, but I'm not sure how well it runs. (I've only got it running to clear out excess oil) But I think I'll look more into the Honda side of things. Thanks!


#8

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

You can go to northern tools website an order different kinds of motor check there prices are good to.

Here a link Portable Generators, Pressure Washers, Power Tools, Welders | Northern Tool + Equipment :thumbsup:


#9

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97 said:
That's good, well I actually have a Briggs OHV right now, but I'm not sure how well it runs. (I've only got it running to clear out excess oil) But I think I'll look more into the Honda side of things. Thanks!
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Okay, thanks I'll check it out.

Honda Push Mower

Is this lawn mower any good?


#10

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Okay, thanks I'll check it out.

Honda Push Mower

Is this lawn mower any good?
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It looks like the HRR216TDA. If so, I have the same mower. I can't tell for sure because I can't see the controls. But it has the 160cc engine, not the 190, but it's still good. :smile:


#11

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Okay, thanks. Do you think it is worth the asking price? And is it actually push or self-propelled?


#12

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Okay, thanks. Do you think it is worth the asking price? And is it actually push or self-propelled?
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Well it could be either. If it's the TDA it has a 3-speed self-propell system, but it might not be. :rolleyes:


#13

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

lawn mower fanatic said:
Well it could be either. If it's the TDA it has a 3-speed self-propell system, but it might not be. :rolleyes:
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Okay:smile: I sent an email so I'll see what he says.


#14

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

You maybe able to get him down to 75 if i could i would get one all day long :tongue::thumbsup:


#15

M

Mpollock

To be honest, I think that you will find purchasing a new engine will cost you around the same as purchasing a whole new lawnmower. If you are able to find an engine second hand or through a cheap seller, however, I'd say go for it if you really like the old mowers you're using.

Agree with the comment about Honda engines; they are incredibly fuel efficient and don't actually have too many emissions. One of these mowers would definitely be much healthier for you (and the environment!) to be around.


#16

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Mpollock said:
To be honest, I think that you will find purchasing a new engine will cost you around the same as purchasing a whole new lawnmower. If you are able to find an engine second hand or through a cheap seller, however, I'd say go for it if you really like the old mowers you're using.

Agree with the comment about Honda engines; they are incredibly fuel efficient and don't actually have too many emissions. One of these mowers would definitely be much healthier for you (and the environment!) to be around.
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Okay thanks. I actually just picked up a nice used Honda mower today! http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/honda-forum/18444-just-bought-honda-hrr2163tda.html#post119113


#17

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Snapster

An old thread... but such a great question and so I'll chime in. The Honda GCV engines might be best OHV mower engines per your requirements, as I have discovered. It's not only OHV but also OHC - a design that eliminates much of the valve train slop making for a cleaner, more efficient engine. I have a GCV190 mounted on my Snapper 21500PC with quadra cut blades, love it. There was some question regarding the durability of the cam belt, but my 10 year old GCV outlived it's original HRX deck and gearbox before powering my Snapper, still runs great.


#18

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Okay, thanks for the input. I actually did put a GCV160 on a deck I had sitting around, and I unfortunately only got a couple of passes done with it before the blade flew of! I think I was using the wrong type of bolt, and it just couldnt handle the torque. So right now I have an OHV 5.5hp (of unknown brand) and although it runs good, I'm not too happy with the cut. I really would like to get that Honda back on their, but I think I'll have to figure out the cut issues first. So are you using the Honda blade then?


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