Mower Noise

[Skippydiesel]

When considering, zero turn mowers, with the larger petrol engines, 27 hp and up, which tend to be quieter;

• Kawasaki ?
• Kohler ?
• Honda ?
• Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard) ?

 

[Bertrrr]

Doubt there is much difference , I use ear protection with my bad boy , just the nature of the machine

 

[Skippydiesel]

Yes I always use ear protection - Crazy if you don't unless reread profoundly deaf.

Still, given the option, I would like to start with quieter mower.

 

[Skippydiesel]

From Google;

"...... the Vanguard Big Block (810cc to 993cc) is widely considered the quietest and smoothest running engine in its class. [1, 2]

• • The Evidence: Decibel testing reveals a noticeable difference. For instance, in head-to-head real-world tracking, a Vanguard 40 hp EFI engine registered 96.8 dBA, compared to a Kawasaki 35 hp engine at 100.6 dBA. Because decibels are logarithmic, this 3.8 dB drop represents an audible reduction in volume."