Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Does anyone has experience with 5.5HP Snow Thrower with Tecumseh Engine ? I like to hear about it.

Also when I see the Tecumseh web site for Snow King Engines, they have: 1. Premium Line Engines and 2. Standard Line Engines. The Premium Line shows 5.5HP engine and Standard Line shows 5.0HP engine (No 5.5HP engine). When I looked at the setup of Sears Craftman 5.5HP, 2 stage, 4 cycle electric start snow thrower engine it looks like standard 5.0 HP look and not Premium 5.5HP look. I am confused about if they are marking wrong on snow thrower and/or advertise wrong ?

Does anyone has any knowledge about these?

P.S.: Please note that an any time I am not offending to anyone or nor I have even in my mind to disrespect anyone at all. Sometime if I write in capital letter to indicate the special attention to it with respect to the subject.

Thank you all for advise.

On the Tecumseh website they visually indicate the Premium Line are trimmed-out OHV's.  Note these are "catalog" engines. OEM's have availability of options in excess of catalog engines; more hp options and configurations.

The 5.5hp engine you are referring to would be a non-catalog "Standard" line. Some "Standard" line engines are L-heads, some are basic trim OHV's. The 5.5hp version you are referring to is an L-head. This engine is slightly different than the 5hp pictured as its improved compression release allows for superior valve operation, eaking out slightly more power (and fewer emissions).

PK