Dependable,
July 20, 2009
By Dibb from FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
"I bought this engine as a replacement for the original 5-horse Briggs on my self-propelled mower. It is powerful and starts with one pull after three or four simple pushes on the priming bulb. I prefer the primer start to an automatic choke--less complicated and thus less prone to malfunction."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Lawnmower engine,
July 7, 2009
"Basically good, but lousy first impressions. The new engine was to be an exact replacement but right at the start I found that my old engine had threaded mounting bolt holes, the new one was without threads. So I had to thread the holes or otherwise go to smaller bolts. Once mounted, it started right up. That was the good part. I then noticed that the top plastic cover had no mounting screws installed and that the muffler was loose and missing one of two bolts. Except for the additional time, I was tempted to return it. Better final inspection back at Briggs and Stratton would have prevented at least some of this. No complaints with Northern Tool; but if I didn't have the tools and shop supplies, I would have been much more frustrated."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Briggs & Stratton Quantum Vertical Engine — 6.5 HP,
April 21, 2008
"The Briggs & Stratton Quantum Vertical Engine — 6.5 HP, 7/8in. x 3 5/32in. Shaft, Model# 123K02-0015-E1 is an excellent replacement for my Craftsman lawnmower."
B &S Quantum 6.5 HP Vert. Engine,
April 15, 2008
"Great engine/Great Northern Price...I operate a small firewood business and rely on a few logsplitters. In the "busy season", one of my units with a Honda engine flipped an internal timing belt and a local shop wanted $146.00 to fix it. I got online and ordered this engine from Northern for less than $180.00 total and it arrived in less than 5 days! I was back up and running on the evening it arrived and didn't have to leave the house (no trip back to town to the shop). I have put many hours on the engine in the short time since I got it and am very pleased. Good price, more power, quiet, light weight, good fuel economy, and easy starting (has a primer bulb). This unit fires right up even in bitter-cold temperatures when other units struggle with cold, low viscosity (thick) hydraulic oil. I have run many, many small gas engines, and am well pleased with this one."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Briggs&Stratton Quantum vertical shaft engine,
July 11, 2007
"The motor was for my lawn mower. I upgraded it to the 6.5 horse motor. it was fantastic. no complaints at all. I have purchased items and motors from Northern tool before and never did I have a complaint. There service is prompt and precise. Their ability to get the product to my door in a short a time as possible keep me returning again and again."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
