The SX engine series from Subaru Industrial Power Products

Subaru Industrial Power Products

Subaru Industrial Power Products is a manufacturer of commercial-grade engines, portable generators and de-watering construction pumps. The company’s United States headquarters is located in Lake Zurich, IL. Subaru industrial engines, sold worldwide, are manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries in...

 are designed specifically for use with snow throwers, also known as snow blower

Snow blower

A snow blower or snow thrower is a machine for removing snow from an area where it is not wanted, such as a driveway, sidewalk, roadway, railroad track, rink, runway, or houses...

. The line includes three models, the 6 horsepower SX17, the 7 horsepower SX21 and the 9.5 horsepower SX30.

Technology

The SX line incorporates many of the same technology features as other Subaru industrial engines; most notable is Overhead Cam (OHC) technology. Overhead Cam technology has been proven to enhance engine performance. The technology allows the intake and exhaust valves being positioned for optimum engine performance, which offers lower resistance for the air/fuel mixture flow. Overhead Cam engines also have fewer moving parts and produce less mechanical noise than competitive technologies.