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I built a 6.5HP 52MPH pusher trailer a month ago here, still riding it, new clutch, now geared for JUST 40-45mph
That is cool as heck
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That is cool as heck
sensationpdx
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Do you have any video of that in action??
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Yes but the vid is still on a vid cam.
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I like yours too. Despite the handtruck, mine wasn't so cheap with all the extra metal tubing and bolts.
Engine was only $130 however 
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While on the subject here....
Is there any place that sells used B&S engines online?
Where did you get that engine for $130?
Is there any place that sells used B&S engines online?
Where did you get that engine for $130?
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Harbor Freight Tools sells a 6.5HP engine. It's normally about $160, but it's on sale this month again for only $130. It's a Lifan Engine (Honda Clone) and it's easier to fix and take apart than a B&S engine. They also have 11HP and 13HP if you really want to get radical.
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push mower engine strong enough?
Hey i found a push mower that someone on craigslist is just giving away. Says it is electric start and needs gas and battery. i was just wondering if you think a push mower engine would be too small for a pusher trailer? im not sure how many horse it is, it doesnt say. this thread really makes me want to build a pusher. thanks for any help.
Hey i found a push mower that someone on craigslist is just giving away. Says it is electric start and needs gas and battery. i was just wondering if you think a push mower engine would be too small for a pusher trailer? im not sure how many horse it is, it doesnt say. this thread really makes me want to build a pusher. thanks for any help.
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Levsmith...
A push mower is typically a vertical shaft engine, and they are a dime a dozen as they say.
The only problem with using a vertical shaft engine is how to transfer the power vertically to the horizontal axle or sprocket. From my experience, it is not so easily done!
My pusher is a 6.5hp horizontal engine, BUT I would say you could easily get very good results from a 3 or 3.5 horsepower engine....
Any thoughts on this znsanerider?
A push mower is typically a vertical shaft engine, and they are a dime a dozen as they say.
The only problem with using a vertical shaft engine is how to transfer the power vertically to the horizontal axle or sprocket. From my experience, it is not so easily done!
My pusher is a 6.5hp horizontal engine, BUT I would say you could easily get very good results from a 3 or 3.5 horsepower engine....
Any thoughts on this znsanerider?
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oh ok i see what you mean. never thought about that. thanks for the reply
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Sure.......
My heavy 6.5HP trailer is over 50lbs.
A 3.5HP engine weighs less and would be much easier to tote around, and it would have plenty of power, and still go fast. I was originally going to use a used B&S 3.5HP engine, but the cheaper and easier to work on brand-new 6.5HP Lifan was too hard to resist.
If you find a used or cheap 3.5 then go for it, however, the new Lifan 6.5HP is cheaper than any new B&S 3.5HP engines I've come across.
Another member here, SensationPDX, uses a little Honda 50GX engine (50cc) on his, and the trailer is nice and small. I wonder how much it weighs.....
What's so cool about trailers is that the bike goes un-modified, and you can switch bikes as needed!
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