g'day han,

i'm no engineer mate but up front the 190 is obviously the more
powerfull of the 2 the thing here is do you need that extra power?
which means it will cut heavier grass easier and at the end of the day
work longer as the motor isn't being over reved to make it work.

so put simply if you can afford it buy the bigger motor it will last
longer if you think you need that, i'm not conversant with the honda
motors they weren't in vogue when i was a mechanic, so at the very
least all you can do is read up on the manufactureres techinical data
and make you decision from there. from what i have read honda are a
very good engine. always the best people to talk to are those who use
them to make a living next time you see a proffessional lawnmowing
person ask them.

if you keep your lawn well mowed you also may never notice the
difference between the 2.

len

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