The 226 is powered by the massive big torque 2-cylinder industrial Onan engine that is 16 horsepower. The same engine in the 446. The 16-horse has significantly more power than the smaller 200-series engines. With the 2-cylinder engine, it is no surprise.  With the 16 horsepower, it enables the 226 to take on all attachments available and most jobs the 400 series can do. But with the advantage of being in a smaller, lower-sitting package! Capable of running a 38 or 48-inch snow blower, up to 48-inch mower, and the big 54-inch plow/dozer blade.