The 13 best gas motor brands

  • 13 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki and Kohler lead our ranking of 13 gas motor brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Gas Motor brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Briggs & Stratton

    Long-running American maker of air-cooled engines for mowers, pressure washers and generators, with vertical-shaft models for walk-behinds.

    Top products: E300

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Kawasaki

    Motorcycle and jet-ski builder whose FR and FH air-cooled twins run commercial zero-turn mowers and utility gear.

    Popularity 7.1/10

  3. 3

    Kohler

    Plumbing name that also builds Command gas engines for mowers, generators and commercial equipment.

    Popularity 4.8/10

  4. 4

    Honda

    Four-stroke single-cylinder GX engines run many walk-behind mowers, generators and water pumps worldwide.

    Top products: GX160· GCV170

    Popularity 4.5/10

  5. 5

    Lawn-Boy

    Walk-behind mower brand, now part of Toro, with its own engines fitted to several of its mower models.

    Top products: 8125P

    Popularity 2.0/10

  6. 6

    Generac

    Standby and portable generator brand whose engine-driven sets are widely used for home backup power.

    Popularity 1.8/10

  7. 7

    DuroMax

    Value-oriented brand selling horizontal-shaft gas engines from about 7 to 18 horsepower, mostly sold direct online.

    Top products: XP7HP· XP18HP

    Popularity 1.5/10

  8. 8

    Craftsman

    Power tools are one of the most perfect inventions of humankind. The amount of places these tools are used is unimaginable and beyond count. That is why Craftsman brings you to a line of products that are used by professionals and thus are of high quality and performance. Their products range from air compressors and air tools to drills and wrenches that ease the workload of their users. Craftsman is a dedicated brand for tools.

    Popularity 1.2/10

  9. 9

    Ryobi

    Tools are an important part of a worker's life. Their whole life revolves around this equipment which helps in their daily chores. That's why RYOBI Tools brings you to the world of tools and a variety of equipment that can...

    Popularity 1.2/10

  10. 10

    Yanmar

    Diesel engine specialist whose compact marine and tractor engines are built for long daily hours.

    Popularity 1.0/10

  11. 11

    Coleman

    The outdoors is calling. Coleman is where you can find all the items needed for a successful outdoor trip in the future. The brand started in 1950, and they have continued to revolutionize the outdoor experience for the people. You...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  12. 12

    DEWALT

    In the field of physical work, some jobs require an extra bit of power and strength. One of these fields is the construction industry, and power tools are needed here every other second. DEWALT brings to you the best in...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  13. 13

    STIHL

    Premium German maker of chainsaws and trimmers, with two-stroke and four-stroke gas engines built in-house.

    Popularity 0.7/10