Thanks for you input Natho.
I was ringing around re the Procut and came across one at $150 below rr (turns out it was an error by the salesman, but the shop stuck by their quote!) Even though I didn't need it right now, of course I could not resist.
Happy to say it has a manual choke. The throttle and choke control are on the handle and will idle down quite low, so very surprised if it's gov. controlled.
Dropped the oil after an hour break in and very pleased to say the oil had very few minute shiny bits.
So far have put on a hour/tach meter and putting on a fuel valve today.
Did research the Superswift and Proscape. They don't get good reviews on another contractor forum I follow. I must say I really like the Kawa FJ180 though.
Time will tell re durability. Will post some pic's.
Cheers,
Bushie.