On Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:27:48 +0100, alan_m
wrote:

On 27/08/2020 23:36, T i m wrote:


So Jimmy, 1) if B&S go to the wall, how could the OP buy a new mower
with a B&S engine? [1]

The brand name will be sold off and will start appearing on Chinese made
engines.

People 'hope'.

2) If B&S go to the wall, how reliable will the supply of spares be?

If there are enough engines already out there third parties start
supplying compatible spares - often on these engines you just need a new
gasket set, spark plug or petrol hose.

Sure, but many won't buy something knowing that the people who made
and would support the engine don't exist as they did or are there to
offer warranty or customer support.

Of course, if 'clone' / Far East engines are fitted (with or without
the B&S badge) and the price reflects that, then fewer people may care
as they just become a disposable commodity.

However, if you were as company or business looking to equip a mobile
gardening workforce, such things might steer you to something Honda
powered?

Cheers, T i m