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DEI37 · 05-30-2006, 05:05 PM

I hit some concrete with my lawnmower last night. Bent the blade good, so it definitely needs to be replaced. But, I've gotten the itch to get something bigger. It is a walk behind mower.

I've got the urge to find a decent (new, preferably) V-Twin to stick in there. Mounting it is my biggest concern, really. I've found some 13HP units, up to I think 24HP in a recoil start and aircooled setup. I'd like at least 15HP, even up to 20HP.

I don't REALLY care about weight, as the unit can be self propelled. I'm having a hard time coming up with something "cheap." I realize that being what it is will make things more costly, and I'm prepared to deal with that, but only to a point. At some point, one has to realize that a brand new mower is more cost effective.

Can anyone recommend a place to find things like this? Requirements are, recoil start, air cooled. It'd be slick if it has a fuel tank in it, too. Otherwise, tell me how to rig up something for a fuel tank. My price point is something under $450, or so. Thanks.

05-30-2006, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Lawnmower engines I hit some concrete with my lawnmower last night. Bent the blade good, so it definitely needs to be replaced. But, I've gotten the itch to get something bigger. It is a walk behind mower. I've got the urge to find a decent (new, preferably) V-Twin to stick in there. Mounting it is my biggest concern, really. I've found some 13HP units, up to I think 24HP in a recoil start and aircooled setup. I'd like at least 15HP, even up to 20HP. I don't REALLY care about weight, as the unit can be self propelled. I'm having a hard time coming up with something "cheap." I realize that being what it is will make things more costly, and I'm prepared to deal with that, but only to a point. At some point, one has to realize that a brand new mower is more cost effective. Can anyone recommend a place to find things like this? Requirements are, recoil start, air cooled. It'd be slick if it has a fuel tank in it, too. Otherwise, tell me how to rig up something for a fuel tank. My price point is something under $450, or so. Thanks. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.