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Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
This Powerhorse 208cc OHV horizontal engine delivers 9.00 ft.-lbs. of torque, providing ample power for a variety of applications. Not for sale in California. 6 HP previously rated 9.00 ft.-lbs. of torque; Shaft 3/4in. x 2 7/16in. Patented MaXX Series design Bolt mount circle 3 5/8in. Approx. mounting base dim. 6.03in. x 3.05in. Industrial cast iron cylinder sleeve Dual ball bearing crankshaft Recoil start w/compression release Low oil shutdown Internal oil splash enhancement system Sound pressure balanced muffler 1-gallon fuel tank w/anti-splash baffles
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15 of 16(94%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Better than expected,
November 4, 2009
By hammer65
from Gulf Coast
"Replaced a Briggs on a 2700 psi Cat high pressure pump.
It fit perfectly. The controls are better than my old Briggs. Starts everytime. I would buy it again."
It fit perfectly. The controls are better than my old Briggs. Starts everytime. I would buy it again."
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Review 2 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Wouldn't trade it for the world!,
November 4, 2009
By bigray
from Michigan
"I purchased my Powerhorse 208 cc OHV MaXX series horizontal engine a few months ago after the one on my log splitter failed. I don't think I've ever been so happy with any one purchase as I have been with this one. It was extremely easy to install & it starts with no problem every time. It has loads of power Just wish I had purchased one sooner. I've been splitting wood for many years and this is the best of the best! Price was right too! Shipment was timely also. I can't really say enough good about it. I'm VERY pleased."
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Review 3 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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great motor,
November 3, 2009
By rickde
from Morgantown, WV
"I am very skeptical of buying a motor online but this was a great purchase. It literally started on the first pull! I replaced an old briggs and stratton on my log splitter and I have so much more power now."
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Review 4 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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excellent performance and better value,
October 20, 2009
By kester
from Mayfield, UT
"This engine will out perform all the others and its price is alot lower than the others. I would recommend this engine to anyone, I love it!"
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Review 5 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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powerhorse 208cc ohv maXX series horizontal eng,
October 20, 2009
By budrod
from Charleston, Maine
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"I bought this engine to replace the one on my troybuilt rototiller. the fit was perfect and very easy to replace, It always starts on first or second pull. I like this engine so well I bought a second one."
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Review 6 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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good, but...,
October 18, 2009
By jbruch694
from kensington. md
"I installed this engine on a go kart, with a friction clutch. it is FAST! loads of power and torque, got a 200 lb frame and a 200 lb rider to 25 mph easily, uphill! pretty easy on gas, too. however, this only lasted one day. the second day, I tried to start it, and it stalled several times (it was 40 degrees outside). i finally got it running, but then it ran out of gas, and when i filled it up and tried to start it, the pullcord was stuck out! aside from this problem, the engine seemed really well built, and ran strong."
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Review 7 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Awsume engine!,
October 14, 2009
By ProlineNSX
from Buford, Ga
"I purchased this engine for a rear tine tiller I have, and it works better than the original engine did! One pull start every single time. Should have purchased one of these a long time ago! Thanks Northern Tool......... Prolinensx"
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Review 8 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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This engine comes ready to handle.,
October 2, 2009
By Woodsplit
from SC
"Installed this engine on a horizontal wood splitter, to replace a 25 year old Tecumseh. This engine blows the Tecumseh away. Granted the tecumseh performed great for a long time. It was time for a new engine. Rebuilt the hydraulic cylinder and installed this motor. Not only is it quite, it is POWERFUL. On idle, the motor powers through everything we have thrown at it. On medium, it pushes so much energy to the pump, the whole splitter begins to rattle. This engine is worth the money. If it can hold up as well as I think it will, this is a great product."
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Review 9 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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208 CC's Of Greatness,
September 24, 2009
By DjWolfey
from Anaconda, MT
"I put this engine on a log splitter I picked up used. It has plenty of power, and then some. The only people I would not recommend this to, are my enemies. I would hate to have them have a motor that works as well as this, and make their lives easier."
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Review 10 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Great Engine!!!,
September 12, 2009
By Michael17
"This engine is made by LCT..I bought a 3000psi Pressure Washer that has this engine. I have put about 10hrs on it so far and it has not missed a beat! Very strong 9ft lbs of torque. Starts first pull every time.. It holds 1 gal of gas and seems to run forever before having to refill...I would recommend this to anyone!!"
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Review 11 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Great engine,
August 24, 2009
By gnorf
from Oregon
"I, like several others, bought this engine for a 22 ton log splitter. It took less than an hour to swap the engines out. I figured it would take many pulls and starting fluid to get it to run after being in the box and shipped from the factory. WRONG!! Started first pull without any staring fluid. Has all the power needed to run this splitter at ¼ throttle with over 30 inch oak and fir rounds. I changed the oil after the first ten hours as the instructions said to do. Have run it about 100 hours since and runs great! Starts first pull every time. One side note: I moved the splitter to a location that was not very level. The engine started and then quit after 2-3 seconds. Thinking it was a fuel problem, I cleaned the gas tank, fuel line and the carb. Put it back together and did the same thing. It finally dawned on me that it was the low oil shut off. I leveled the log splitter and it ran perfectly. Talk about feeling like an idiot! Highly recommend this engine to anyone and the price can’t be beat!"
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Review 12 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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powerhorse motor,
July 13, 2009
By mloris
from Galion, Ohio
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"I put this motor in a homemade log splitter. It has done an excellent job. I have split 10 cords of wood this summer with it, and never boggs down even when I split 24 inch logs. Am very pleased, and only takes one-two pulls to start."
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Review 13 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Plenty powerful,
July 13, 2009
By SWSofMT
from Missoula, MT
"I bought this engine for a log spliter I built that I had already installed a 3.5 horse engine on. The 3.5 was way underpowered, and I didn't have a bunch of money left for another engine so I looked around at the Northern Tool website and came up with this Powerhorse engine. I can't believe the power it has. The price was good also. Would definately recommend it."
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Review 14 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Great Engine,
March 24, 2009
By Al12695
from Solomons Island, Maryland
"I bought a 208cc Powerhorse Engine to replace the Briggs on my 33 year old Troy Build tiller. When I read what was included on the powerhorse I was truly interested in trying it. The measurements were the same for the base and the pullys. After installing it and putting it to the test, I found that I was quite pleased with the performance and power that engine had. I do the tilling at idle speed so I can control the tiller, and at idle speed that engine doesn't even pretend to slow down. It is one great little engine."
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Review 15 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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Great engine. Highly recommended.,
March 23, 2009
By JVander
from Indianapolis, Indiana
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"This engine is made by LCT (Liquid Combustion Technology) and branded as Northern Powerhorse. The LCT logo is molded into the air cleaner and also stamped into the valve cover, also LCT has a signature hexagonal valve cover and recoil mechanism. I bought my engine from Northern before they rolled out the Powerhorse brand, so in my photos the paint and labels are different even though it's the same engine.
Anyway. It's a great engine and very reliable. I'm using it on my leaf vac. I bought it to replace a Briggs I/C engine that gave me trouble since day 1 and finally threw the rod and punched it through the crankcase. I finished up the fall leaf cleanup with this engine and now am using it on the spring leaf cleanup. It starts easily, runs strong, and I think it's very well made. The LCT website has a lot of additional information on these engines. Parts are available from Stens. Also check out Parsons Racing Engines, they mildly tune these 208 cc engines to make 8.5 HP , and radically tune the 414 cc LCT engines to make 38 HP. In my opinion they have to be decent engines to get that much performance out of them."
Anyway. It's a great engine and very reliable. I'm using it on my leaf vac. I bought it to replace a Briggs I/C engine that gave me trouble since day 1 and finally threw the rod and punched it through the crankcase. I finished up the fall leaf cleanup with this engine and now am using it on the spring leaf cleanup. It starts easily, runs strong, and I think it's very well made. The LCT website has a lot of additional information on these engines. Parts are available from Stens. Also check out Parsons Racing Engines, they mildly tune these 208 cc engines to make 8.5 HP , and radically tune the 414 cc LCT engines to make 38 HP. In my opinion they have to be decent engines to get that much performance out of them."
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Review 16 for Powerhorse 208cc OHV MaXX Series Horizontal Engine
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208ccLTC,
March 19, 2009
By GTS5
from Virginia
"I bought this engine as a low cost alternative for my daughters go kart. So far we are highly impressed with it. She has spent all weekend tearing up the yard with no problems. I changed the oil after the first day, (3 tanks of gas) and it still looked new, no metal shavings. It has mounting for a throttle cable but I rigged a heavier throttle return spring as the one that came with it was pretty small. We are using a Comet heavy duty centrifugal clutch, 13t, and a 72t driven sprocket, with 13" turf saver tires. The cart has all kinds of power and fishtails on takeoff all the way up to top speed."
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