I am biased because of what I've owned: an 18 Briggs HP GD, two Kohler 25 HP Kohlers, presently a 27 HP MB Kohler longtail. My three waterfowling colleagues have also run Kohler 25's for a combined 65 years. I think you can't go wrong with the Kohler in these HP applications; the Briggs was also very dependable as many with big block 35's will vouch. The only two Hondas I "met" were troublesome 24 HP motors, fuel pump issues mostly, but did not deliver the push and torque like the Kohler 25. The once-applied Kawasaki 29 has had numerous issues reported, apparently costly and hard to find replacement parts. You will find Briggs and Kohler replacement parts almost anywhere. There seems to be a big difference in terms of HP: the smaller application motors I know nothing about- these fit an important niche because of many areas that have HP restrictions or truly small marshes where a larger motor's.hull weight is a liability. Remember, you expect long service from both Briggs/Kohler as these motors are designed for long term,continuous use service as generators many times besides riding mower,etc. I like the fact both are still (?) made in the U.S.A.!!
