North America’s small gas engine market generated $2.1565 billion in revenue in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 6.1% CAGR through 2030, driven by demand for outdoor power equipment and construction machinery. The sector supports about 7,510 mechanics nationwide, who earn a median wage of $20.60 per hour—proof that keeping engines running smoothly is both big business and a solid career path.
Founded in 2003, Cutting Edge Small Engine Repair operates under the Wilfong & Sons umbrella, with President Jack L. Wilfong Jr. overseeing a four-person team dedicated to home and garden equipment maintenance. Their Winchester shop tackles tune-ups, carburetor rebuilds, blade sharpening and full engine overhauls for everything from walk-behind mowers to commercial turf machines. Customers appreciate transparent pricing, online quote requests and convenient seasonal hours that stretch into early summer weekends.
Doyle’s Equipment Service benefits from the expertise of its founder, who brings over 50 years of hands-on mechanical training—ranging from farm tractors to hydraulic systems—to every repair. The shop complements its repair bay with parts, service and factory promotions for brands like Toro, offering residential mowers, commercial brush cutters and everything in between. Whether you need a simple spark-plug swap or a full transmission rebuild, Doyle’s blends old-school know-how with modern diagnostic tools to get equipment back in action.
Family owned and operated since May 1947, Shade Equipment Company serves Winchester as a full-service dealer for SCAG, Cub Cadet and Husqvarna outdoor power equipment. Their certified small-engine mechanics handle sales, warranty work, parts and repairs, with pick-up and delivery available for local jobs. From zero-turn mowers to log splitters, Shade’s factory-trained installers and parts specialists ensure that every machine—from truck bodies to garden tractors—performs reliably season after season.
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