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#97775 15/04/19 09:26 PM
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Hi,
Anyone know anything about Rato engines whether they are any good ??
Cheers Ken

KenW #97782 16/04/19 04:39 AM
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Hi Ken I assume you are talking about the vertical shaft ones, I have fitted a couple and so far they seem to be working fine, haven't had any complaints

KenW #97822 17/04/19 09:12 PM
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Hi Norm,
I was thinking about putting a 3hp horizontal Rato on a SB 17" for a client as a new Rato is cheaper than
Briggs & Stratton rebuild and the Rato has 12mths warranty

I haven't used a Rato engine before so I might give one a go and see how they fair
Cheers Ken

KenW #97842 18/04/19 07:01 AM
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Hi Ken I hadn't seen their horizontal shaft motors but the vertical ones I have used have worked well and they are so cheap for a vertical shaft at $160 for a small ride on

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KenW #97896 19/04/19 09:37 PM
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Hi Norm,
Rato make horizontal a side valve model 3hp for $130 and a ohv model for $160 cheap as chips with 12mth warranty


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