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Scotiaman
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Which is better buy? Sears Honda 5.5HP vs Briggs 6.75HP Lawnmower
Original Message May 16, 2005 8:56 pm |
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Hi All , I am about to buy a new Lawnmower. I live in Canada and narrowed it down to 2 Sears Craftsmen models. They are the same push type mowers with only one difference....the engines! I have my choice of a 5.5HP Honda Engine for a price of $349 ($80 off this week!) or a 6.75HP Briggs and Stratton engine for a price of $299 ( this is the Sears value price so it is always on special) Not that there is much difference and I am sure both are good machines, but I am wondering what you guys think is the better machine/deal/value? Which engine is better? The Briggs has more HP...is that key? Also, very important to me is which machine/engine is more reliable and requires less maintenance and will last the longest? Is it a coin toss or is one clearly the better choice?.....All opinions are welcomed and thxs! Scotiaman |
Scotiaman
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Re: Which is better buy? Sears Honda 5.5HP vs Briggs 6.75HP Lawnmower
Reply #13 May 17, 2005 11:20 pm |
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Thxs for your opinion...yes they are the exact same mower with the same frame , blade and features....just the different engines. Any other opinions out there? Do others agree?
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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Which is better buy? Sears Honda 5.5HP vs Briggs 6.75HP Lawnmower
Reply #14 May 18, 2005 8:57 am |
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My vote is for the Briggs. Only thing I like about the Honda's is how quiet they are. If Briggs came up with a killer muffler, Honda would be in trouble. However the commercial Honda engine is GREAT! Just $$$$ 
Brian ChangAriens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
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Re: Which is better buy? Sears Honda 5.5HP vs Briggs 6.75HP Lawnmower
Reply #17 May 18, 2005 8:49 pm |
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My opinion: Start them both up (do it outside) and see which one is quieter. One thing I still don't do is mow when I WANT TO. I'm always worried about waking up the neighbors children (someone is always having another baby). If I had a quieter lawnmower (and that's relative - they're all loud), but one that was more tolerable, I wouldn't feel bad on a summer's night mowing the lawn at 8pm. --SnowRemover
 It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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