What is the power measurement for my walk/push mower engine?

Most walk mowers equipped with Briggs & Stratton engines fall into a common power range. The amount of power your engine provides determines the amount of work you can do. All Briggs & Stratton engines are sized in cubic centimeters (cc) and will be rated in one of the power ratings* below.

-Horsepower (HP) is the amount of raw potential an engine can generate. HP ratings are stated as gross horsepower at 3600 RPM per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.

-Kilowatt (kW) is the metric equivalent of Horsepower.

-Torque Power (TQ) is the amount of rotational power that can be measured. TQ ratings are stated as gross torque at 2600 RPM per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.

For more information on engine power ratings, click here.

*Power Ratings are the gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. The equation to calculate horsepower is simple: Horsepower = Torque x RPM / 5,252.