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
By OregonDave from Oregon
"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
By bhtimber from South-western PA
"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
By darkstarii from Bristol,CT.
"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.
