Links to Manufacturers’ Complete Engine Specs
Horsepower Ratings on Gasoline Motors
Due to litigation against small engine manufacturers (Honda, Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh and others), horsepower ratings for the Honda motors utilized in VENTRY Fans and others have changed. While no wrong-doing was determined in the lawsuit, motor manufacturers have agreed to “a new ’Certified Power Rating’ standard to provide disclosure and to create uniform testing for the power of gasoline-powered engines...” (Source: https://lawnmowerclass.com on 8-5-2010. See the Overview and FAQ).
Note: The motors and models have not changed, just the HP ratings that should be shown.
As of late July 2010, our product info has been updated to reflect the new ratings and are therefore lower than you may see elsewhere, despite being the same motors, until all fan manufacturers update their specs.
If you compare engine models, they should be equivalent. (For example, a Honda GX200 on a VENTRY Fan is the same motor as any other fan utilizing a GX200, even if HP ratings shown differ.)
| Motor/Engine Brand and Model |
Original Rating |
New Rating per SAE J1346 |
| Honda GX120 gas |
4.0 hp |
3.5 hp |
| Honda GC160 gas |
5.0 hp |
4.6 hp |
| Honda GX160 gas |
5.5 hp |
4.8 hp |
| Honda GX200 gas |
6.5 hp |
5.5 hp |
Air is ultimately what you need from your PPV fan, not horsepower! Since VENTRY Fans have high CFM using very little horsepower anyway, those who are able to see beyond HP and do their research will come out ahead!
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