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The Briggs & Stratton engine company founded in 1908 owns and makes Simplicity snow blowers. These blowers include the four-cycle single-stage snow blower, the dual-stage snow blower, the large-frame dual-stage snow blower, and the Simplicity Signature Pro Commercial Duty dual-stage snow blower.
LCT is a Chinese made engine ( made in China of course), they're cheaper to make so companies like Ariens and other companies can sell their products cheaper. After researching this engine it's basically a Honda clone. They're still fairly new so nobody really knows how long these ones will last. I've been reading up on this engine too, since I'm shopping for a snow blower. I'd rather wait for a few years to see how this engines last before forking out $$ for a blower with an engine that may only last 6 winters. Then you would have to buy another engine, as where you could've spent the few extra $$ for a Briggs and Stratton. In this case I'll let everybody else be the guinea pig for this engine.
A typical snow blower can throw snow anywhere from 10 to 40 feet, depending on the model and size. The throwing distance may also be influenced by factors like the type of snow being cleared and the snow blower's power.
There are several manufacturers that make rubber tracks for snow blowers, including Mattracks, Camso, and Kimpex. It's important to ensure compatibility with your specific snow blower model when purchasing replacement tracks.
Check the owner's manual for the recommended engine oil viscosity and type for your Master-craft snow blower. Typically, a multi-grade SAE 5W-30 oil is suitable for most small engines used in snow blowers. Be sure to use a high-quality oil that meets the manufacturer's specifications.
Tecumseh made most, Briggs and Straton engines were used, but not many.
They are made by in China,they are knock offs ,of the Honda engine
They are made by in China,they are knock offs ,of the Honda engine
Troy-Bilt is a brand name of MTD. MTD currently makes all of their own engines in China.
Simplicity
It is under the cover between the blower and the motor.
Tecumseh made an engine called the Snow King, which was used on many snow-blowers made by different manufacturers. I do also remember a blower under the name Snow King that was made by a long gone manufacture.
My guess is that the small battery used for such engines would not hold a charge very long in the constant cold weather a snow blower endures.
They are good at being efficient. Honda snow blowers all use Honda engines, which focus on fuel economy.
The best Ariens snow blowers are the older models with the Tecumseh engine. Tecumseh was the largest manufacture of small engines in North America but were bought out and sold on Dec.15, 2008. Another company bought the rights to it and still makes parts for the engines. Now Ariens uses China engines. I still use my 1976 Ariens Snow blower with the Tecumseh on it. Its built to last and last. All metal construction and starts on the first pull. So your best bet is to find a older Ariens (pre- 2008).
The Briggs & Stratton engine company founded in 1908 owns and makes Simplicity snow blowers. These blowers include the four-cycle single-stage snow blower, the dual-stage snow blower, the large-frame dual-stage snow blower, and the Simplicity Signature Pro Commercial Duty dual-stage snow blower.
You get the snow blower from Greg's Garage.