HF 2.5 hp

[Walter Keller]

Stopped by the local Harbor Freight to return a spot welder that didnt work very well - ended up with a gift card. Bought a few other things but in the process of looking around I spied their 2.5 hp horizonal shaft engine - Its a cute little engine and lite weight too - Anyone have any experience with this engine?

 

[toofarnorth]

I think that's the same engine that's used in the little snow machine I have. It seams to be a pretty decent engine 2.5 ain't much power though it will move me (very slowly) despite being about 60 pounds over its max rider weight, the track creates quite a bit of drag too so it might go good in a kart.
Also the exhaust tip on mine is less than 1/2" so that may explain mines lack of power

 

[oscaryu1]

Looked like a mini version of the GX110 (Honda 3.5HP)...

But yes, tempting. But for a few more dollars, you could get the 6.5 back then...

 

[r_chez_08]

id get the 6.5hp, 0nly $40 more
2.5 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97964
6.5 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66015