I have never heard of this engine but from research on the web, this s what I came up,with.
https://parts.ariens.com/product-p/08201332.htm
https://loncinindustries.com/en/engine/ProductDetail.aspx?catid=8-15-16-60-61-2146780228#proFlag

 

I have never heard of this engine but from research on the web, this s what I came up,with.
https://parts.ariens.com/product-p/08201332.htm
https://loncinindustries.com/en/engine/ProductDetail.aspx?catid=8-15-16-60-61-2146780228#proFlag

Did you ever purchase the mower? If you did how well has it worked? Mine is getting a new engine with only 85hours as it was using oil

 

It is made by Loncin. They also manufacture the exmark engine.

 

It is made by Loncin. They also manufacture the exmark engine.

you are correct sir

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China

 

It is funny though that I called 3 different Gravely stores, regarding the make of this engine, and received 3 different answers from the sales staff. One store said they had no idea, second store said it was built by Subaru, the 3rd store said it was " a Chinese knock off of a Japanese engine"(he was probably the most correct)

I did talk to my Gravely parts/service guy to see if they had air filters/oil filters in stock for this engine, which they did. He did not know(or would not say) the maker of this engine, but did say this engine was easier to order parts for because it is within the Gravely parts list as opposed to other engine brands, for what that's worth. He did say this is the 1st year out for this engine.

I have heard positive reviews about Loncin engines from what I can find, and some reports that Loncin has built engines for BMW motorcycles and Toro/Exmark. The Toro/Xmarks with this brand of engines seem to have no issues from what I have read so far.

Any feedback would be most appreciated.

 

Anymore thoughts on the loncin engine for the gravely z? Good? bad?

 

85 hours on mine and it's getting a new engine. It was using oil pretty bad.

 

I would automatically not buy it because of the Chinese engine. I don't care how good it is. We are seeing more and more of this...the equipment manufacturer is selling an engine branded as their own, which is actually a Chinese engine used by several other manufacturers. The Chinese engine may be OK, or it may not be. Either way, the manufacturers are doing this to make more profit. I'd much rather support proven engine makes such as Kawasaki, Kohler, or even Briggs. China is not our friend...we buy it because it's cheap.

 

Would you buy a Japanese engine? Or how about an 'American Made' Briggs engine with Chinese parts inside?

 

Making engines for BMW motorcycles is a stretch. If you only knew how much they covet those motors. Hmmm... so... expensive exmark walkbehinds don’t use Kawasaki’s anymore? ( not saying this is bad).... just interesting... they are still too expensive. Can you still get a diesel laser Z with the kubota engine?

 

...Hmmm... so... expensive exmark walkbehinds don't use Kawasaki's anymore? ( not saying this is bad).... just interesting... they are still too expensive. Can you still get a diesel laser Z with the kubota engine?

That's not really true. You can still get the higher end Kawasaki engines on an Exmark, and probably some other optional engines. It's just that you'll have to pay more for them now, whereas they used to be standard. The Chinese engines are not standard equipment on all models. Top of the line ExMark zero turns still typically run Kawi FX.

 

I have a Z60 just purchased this year. Have about 150 hours on now. Starter went out at about 25 hours and other than that I love it so far. We just installed the mulch kit this week and it tears up the leaves. So far so good.

C.M.

 

BTT For Prosperity



How are these China engines holding up in the higher hours?

 

BTT For Prosperity



How are these China engines holding up in the higher hours?

What is BTT?

 

Haha

I've seen so many variations over the years.

 

I had that engine on my pro turn Z. Went thru 2 starters in 250 hours other than that it ran good. I sold it and bought a 260 with a kohler and feel that the mower itself is way more robust than the pro turn. Of course it should be but wish I would of did that from the start.

 

And what is a 260 ?

 

Appears to be a knockoff of the Honda v twin. Kinda like predator motors. I’d stay away. I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the toro/exmark engines so

 

What's worse, the Yamaha or loncin?

 

SCAG also uses this engine on some entry level commercial mowers. It appears identical to the Predator engine, that used to sold at harbor freight. I haven't seen the vertical shaft engine there lately.

 

I have seen one on a 48" Liberty. I know they are available on other Scag machines. When I was a boy the entry level Cadillac Calais of the early 1960s had the Cadillac drivetrain, but the nice appointments and power equipment was optional. Then there were the Oldsmobile 88s of 1977 with the Chevy engines...