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    Default Honda GXV160 question

    http://haughton.com.au/honda-gxv160-n4-engine/

    Looking at buying a GXV...
    In the description says it's a 5.5HP
    Scrolling down to specs it says 4.3HP @ 3600RPM

    As Pauline Hanson would say "Please explain"

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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    l'd like to know if you can buy these engines used on this https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-19...mower_p3380820




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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    .....and it seems you can't - bugger, seems like the ultimate engine




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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    l'd like to know if you can buy these engines used on this https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-19...mower_p3380820
    just buy the mower and take it off

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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    Quote Originally Posted by BeetleJuice View Post
    http://haughton.com.au/honda-gxv160-n4-engine/

    Looking at buying a GXV...
    In the description says it's a 5.5HP
    Scrolling down to specs it says 4.3HP @ 3600RPM

    As Pauline Hanson would say "Please explain"
    5.5 gross
    4.3 nett
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    Don't do it. Nasty gutless boat anchors. Even wound up to 3600 rpm they struggle. Many better options ie Briggs 850 ic, Kawasaki KAI or even Hondas own gsv190.
    Cheers

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    Default Re: Honda GXV160 question

    Quote Originally Posted by fastfreddy View Post
    Don't do it. Nasty gutless boat anchors. Even wound up to 3600 rpm they struggle. Many better options ie Briggs 850 ic, Kawasaki KAI or even Hondas own gsv190.
    Cheers
    Thanks for the heads up freddy
    Instead i'm currently getting the GCV190 repaired and will not be buying a GXV

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