I have a 982 and want to put a good-size Kohler VTwin in it, like 25hp. I have some projects in mind where I'd like to use the front PTO to drive a generator or some other belt-driven stuff.
Looking at the Kohler Command models out there is confusing. Don't know if I trust these outfits that offer repower kits, for one thing they seem overpriced for what you get and I'm afraid of getting some jerk out there who will sell me the wrong thing. If you go on some websites and look at the packages you don't see the basic information all together like mounting plate size, output shaft size, and motor spec (like for instance there is a Kohler replacement Toro/Exmark CH740-3175). So where do I go to spec-out a replacement motor so I know exactly what I am getting and get some good advice? When I called Jack's Small Engines (supposedly has a great reputation) I got a salesmen who wasn't very chummy and basically said well here's what we've got take it or leave it.
I'm in no hurry to do this, just don't know where to start. And don't want to spend hundreds more than I need to.
Looking at the Kohler Command models out there is confusing. Don't know if I trust these outfits that offer repower kits, for one thing they seem overpriced for what you get and I'm afraid of getting some jerk out there who will sell me the wrong thing. If you go on some websites and look at the packages you don't see the basic information all together like mounting plate size, output shaft size, and motor spec (like for instance there is a Kohler replacement Toro/Exmark CH740-3175). So where do I go to spec-out a replacement motor so I know exactly what I am getting and get some good advice? When I called Jack's Small Engines (supposedly has a great reputation) I got a salesmen who wasn't very chummy and basically said well here's what we've got take it or leave it.
I'm in no hurry to do this, just don't know where to start. And don't want to spend hundreds more than I need to.