2-stroke Vs 4-stroke engines – a brief comparison

It is always useful to know a little about the engines you are dealing with and , since at MowDirect we stock all kinds of machines with both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, here are the general features, pros and cons of each…

 

 

•  More torque compared to 4-stroke engines

 

•  Higher power to weight ratio

 

•  Generally cheaper to buy 

 

•  Lighter and more manageable

 

•  Easy to use and maintain once you are used to them

 

 

•  Generally easier to start

 

•  No fuel/oil mix required

 

•  Use less fuel

 

•  Smoother running

 

•  Can run on unleaded petrol 

for more information on these engines including starting issues, see the other articles in this section and in the keeping going section