On 4/19/2011 6:20 PM, LSMFT wrote:
Why do so many Craftsman lawn tractors have blown engines? There always
one for sale, "Nice machine but engine is blown".



Lack of upkeep, in most cases. (Duh! I didn't know you had to change the
oil!) Craftsman, while not 'pro grade', are not total junk either, and
usually have the same Briggs or Kohler engines as the 'real' brands.
Craftsman are OEM'd by the same companies that make all the other store
brands, and while the chassis and accessories may be 'decontented' to
make Sears' price point, engines are pretty much a commodity item for
consumer-grade equipment. A lawn service company would probably be
foolish to buy a $1500 Craftsman versus a $4k commercial unit, but for
one lot, they should be plenty good enough.

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