Originally Posted By: arh
..Looking for a new push mower and Ariens has KOHLERS on them.
Geeze I didn't realize anyone put a Kohler on a small push mower. In reality though, it's everything around the engine that matters most; Heavy rust proof deck, heavy wheels and associated hardware, heavy handlebars, etc... It looks like Ariens uses a plain'ol stamped steel deck. I personally wouldn't pony up that kinda bucks unless it was cast aluminum. IMO as far as engines go, any of the name brand OHVs are awesome. I even like the Chinese imported ones. Again, I wouldn't pay a premium price for a new mower with a flat-head briggs or leftover flat head Tecumseh (Tecumseh went by-by).
Joel