spend the money on anything with a honda gx series engine
gcv with plastic junk throw away
if it has a metal fuel tank on top your picking the right one
also horizontal shaft only
comming for owner of a small engine shop for 25+ years
good luck
lawn mower shop owner & the guy that does repairs there for 30+ years
spend the money honda engine with cat pump(not a china copy)
if you have too but from home depot make sure it is honda powered gx series this is the one with the metal tank on top