Hello to all.
I want to buy my first new mower and decided to get a good self propelled, as getting a bit long in the tooth. We also have a big area to mow and will probably do a few neighbors, to help cover cost.
After much study am convinced the Rover Procut was for me. They are less than half the cost of a similar Honda, albeit with more frequent maintenance involved, but parts are cheap and it doesn't worry me.
There are still a couple around with the B&S 850 I/C but at 1100 bucks is stretching my resources to far (I think).
The most easily available is powered by a Rover 910, as mentioned on this forum is probably another Honda clone. At 6.5 HP plenty of power and the contractors are getting a good run out of them, much closer to my price range, but I just can't get my head around a fixed throttle. Was thinking of replacing carb and adding throttle control, but more cost and probably void warranty.
The other option is Kohler XT8 powered - 5.5HP, 8ft/lbs torque, cast iron bore, bearing crank, OHV and a throttle control. Usually more cost than 910 but looks like I can get one for same price.
Has anyone used, or know first hand of, this engine and might I ask your thoughts?
My research has turned up trouble with the auto choke after time, I recon buy that time I would be out of warranty and may be able to fit a manual choke/primer carb(?)
I have also read this donk is a clone of one of the HR series Honda's. If so would a Honda carby fit? Do you know which Honda engine?
Sorry for the ramble, but this will be a big investment for me.
Regards,
Bushie.
