Small Engine Opinions anyone?

[tbhaney]

I'm looking at a couple of pressure washers for general cleanup stuff. Found 2 at same price, most of the guts are pretty much the same but one has a 9hp Honda GX270 and the other the Subaru Robin EX-27 (also 9hp). Does anyone have experience with these lines of engines or have any idea if one should be a better buy for the same money?

[MowerMedic77]

Go with the GX series Honda if for nothing more then the many years of solid performance of this line and the availability of parts and dealer support.
Hope this helps:)

[1bsman]

I vote for the S/R. They build bulletproof motors but don't carry H's market share. Years back were sold under the Wisconsin Robin name if that rings a bell? Very industrial quality. Nothing against H, but my S/R motors will start quickly after months (or years) of not being run.

[tbhaney]

I bought the Honda, but I have heard nothing but good about the Robin engines. I wound up looking at replacement parts/engine availability. Honda won out in that category.

Thanks.

[LindblomRJ]

Robins have been around for a long time. Honda's are good engines though. I think you chose wisely.