I found this interesting.
About 2 years ago I visited a small engine repair shop to ask about something.
The owner, a retired inventor of sorts was available to shoot the bull for a while.
I asked him if he liked Honda small engines b/c they ran so well, had an OHV and of course, they were "Honda".
He said that he could break down a Briggs engine in about 15 minutes and do a rebuild in about 45.
With a Honda it was a 3 hr job.
He then said that the Briggs engines are cheaper, have been around for a long time have a steady parts supply and are simpler to work on. Why would you want to buy a complicated, expensive to repair engine when you could get a Briggs & Stratton that does the same job cheaper?
After that conversation I had a newfound respect for the old workhorse (the Briggs engine, not the retired shop owner).
I don't think I'll ever buy anything but Briggs & Stratton powered equipment if I can help it...unless their quality goes downhill of course.
Karl
About 2 years ago I visited a small engine repair shop to ask about something.
The owner, a retired inventor of sorts was available to shoot the bull for a while.
I asked him if he liked Honda small engines b/c they ran so well, had an OHV and of course, they were "Honda".
He said that he could break down a Briggs engine in about 15 minutes and do a rebuild in about 45.
With a Honda it was a 3 hr job.
He then said that the Briggs engines are cheaper, have been around for a long time have a steady parts supply and are simpler to work on. Why would you want to buy a complicated, expensive to repair engine when you could get a Briggs & Stratton that does the same job cheaper?
After that conversation I had a newfound respect for the old workhorse (the Briggs engine, not the retired shop owner).
I don't think I'll ever buy anything but Briggs & Stratton powered equipment if I can help it...unless their quality goes downhill of course.
Karl