The WORST Zero-Turn MOWER ENGINES Ever Made (AVOID AT ALL COSTS)

Most people buy a mower by looking at the badge on the hood, the price tag, and the horsepower sticker — and never check the one thing that actually decides how long it lasts: the engine underneath. The brand on the machine and the engine inside are two completely different decisions, and only one of them matters. In this video, we count down 7 of the worst lawn mower engines ever made — ranked from bad to catastrophic — every one backed by a documented paper trail of failure from repair shops, owner reports, and official safety recalls. From the Kohler Courage that mechanics call the worst engine ever built, to the hidden Power more engine MTD buries inside trusted brand names, to recent recalls on engines from Honda and Kawasaki that nobody expects to see on a list like this. By the end, you'll know exactly which engines to avoid — and the one 10-second question to ask before you buy any mower that tells you everything the store employee never will. ⚠️ Always verify any open recall on your specific engine through the manufacturer or the CPSC before operating your machine. 📋 Chapters: 0:00 – Why the badge on the hood doesn't matter #7 – Kohler 7000 Series (Smart Choke failures) #6 – Briggs & Stratton Intek V-twin #5 – Briggs Single-Cylinder OHV (plastic gear failure) #4 – Powermore 420cc (the hidden engine) #3 – Kawasaki FR/FS/FX (the recall) #2 – Honda GCV170 / GCV200 (the recall) #1 – Kohler Courage (the worst ever made) #LawnMower #SmallEngine #LawnCare #Kohler #BriggsAndStratton #Kawasaki #Honda #MowerReviews #RidingMower #ZeroTurn