I have been wondering about the differences between the Honda gcv 190 and the Subaru ea 190v, because the Subaru just seems like another chonda, but it seems to be a better engine than the Honda. I can say this because I was given a 6 month old Subaru ea190v on a ryobi base which had been used once and stored, thankfully with the fuel tap in the off position, which allegedly didn't run, but all it required was fresh fuel, and I have kept it to do my lawns with, and it is an absolute ripper of a lawn mower, and it mulches better than anything I have ever owned. The reviews for this mower are largely positive, whereas the Honda reviews are comparatively poor. Another thing I like is the chain driven cam in the ea190v because as it is not a belt, it won't slip, and it shouldn't stretch, either because the engine is under no load , except for spinning a blade disc which weighs 3 kgs. Also, is it true that the ea190 has variable valve timing?
Last edited by Totallyrandomvic; 23/07/17 06:56 AM.
