Yes Bonnar it certainly is. Many people seem to mistake them for the power torque probably because the hi tech looking covers appear similar in style with the criss cross plastic mesh at the top, but note that it carries over most tell tale features of previous FCs. Notice the side mounted pull start requires less pulling effort due to gear reduction in it's set up.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!