Best engine on a zero turn mower?

"You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much" (youcantellafinn) 06/15/2015 at 11:32 • Filed to: mower, lawn-lopnik

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Like the question says, who makes the best engine for a zero turn mower? I’m sort of looking at maybe getting a new zero turn and Husqvarna has options with Briggs & Stratton and Kawasaki engines. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each, or are they close enough that it isn’t worth worrying about? Specific lines are the Briggs & Stratton Endurance Commercial series and the Kawasaki FR series. PZ72 for your time. No, I have no intentions of getting a professional grade $12k, mower. But it’s nice to dream.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 06/15/2015 at 11:33

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Not a clue, but Briggs and ScrapIron is fun to say.

Needmoargarage > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 06/15/2015 at 11:35

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In my opinion, the best engine for a mower is the one used in the most models/most sales. That way there will be parts available later on when you need them.

Jcarr > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 06/15/2015 at 11:38

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FWIW, my dad and I just did oil changes on our push mowers this weekend. His Toro with a 190cc B&S had consumed almost all of its oil since the last change, while my cheapo MTD with a Honda engine that’s a few years older still had a full crankcase.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Jcarr 06/15/2015 at 13:24

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Honda’s are definitely the way to go on push mowers. I’m not interested in push mowing ~2.5 acres though. I’ve been borrowing a buddies zero turn since my tractor is in the shop and even on a zero turn it takes ~1.5 hours.

Lwyrup > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 06/15/2015 at 13:34

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Kubota ZD326 diesel...or anything in the Kubota lineup.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Lwyrup 06/15/2015 at 14:18

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I'm not looking for a $14k mower. I want something solid but don't need professional grade as I'm only mowing my lawn, not running a lawn service or a golf course.