Recommender: Mower engines

What mower engines do you recommend and why?

David Perry
Owner, My Lawn Care
Poland, Ohio

“All my mowers have Kohler engines. (I’ve) had great luck with them and when needed, have had great warranty/service from dealers. Having the same engines makes maintenance simpler, and it is easier to notice if something is wrong.”

Matt Hyska
Owner, Backyard Kreations
Bronson, Mich.

“Kawasaki, but they all have pros and cons. Kawasaki loves oil, and we have found that Kohler cannot maintain power with vacuum systems. Every brand and setup is hard to determine.”

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