They will source engines wherever they find them. We are going to see more Chinese engines now that Tecumseh is folding it's tent. Briggs and Stratton is the only North American manufacturer left in snow engines, Kohler is not in this market, and they don't have a great range of models.

Reason I would like to go with this one-Same size in Toro is $1200. and Ariens $900. I can get Crapsman for $600. I only need this to last 2 or 3 years.Wifes retirement and then moving where it wont be needed)I have seen these engines on other makes of snowblowers also and am assuming they have been tested?