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Older n Old

08-31-2007 09:01:15

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What is the expeced life (hrs.) of those Kohler two cylinder engines they put on the large lawn mowers? Do you rebuild or replace?

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08-31-2007 13:31:21

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to Older n Old, 08-31-2007 09:01:15

Kohler twin KT17 early series has got a minor reputation for short life- weak lower end/splash oiling not good enough, side tilting meant low oil- possible broken rod, especially if user didn't have full crankcase. Later twins with full pressure oiling corrected problem. RN

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08-31-2007 10:06:47

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to Older n Old, 08-31-2007 09:01:15

I have "heard" through a buddy that worked at a small engine repair shop that the new Kohler twins will easily run 2500 hrs. if they have been given any kind of maintainence. At that point, they are typically rebored and rebuilt.

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crate78

08-31-2007 09:25:18

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to Older n Old, 08-31-2007 09:01:15

You rebuild. They're a considerbly higher quality engine than Briggs & Stratton.

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buickanddeere

08-31-2007 12:23:35

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to crate78, 08-31-2007 09:25:18

Depends on which line of Kohler & which line of Briggs. The later and best Briggs are the Generac design version.

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johnand cindy

08-31-2007 09:23:37

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to Older n Old, 08-31-2007 09:01:15

You can rebuild, kohlers are very durable. We had one on a JD rebuilt it after 25 years it was still running when we baught our new one the tractor is now 31 years old the young guy that has it mows 5 acres. But its not a cheap job even if you do it yourself. Regards, John

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KEH

08-31-2007 14:00:49

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to johnand cindy, 08-31-2007 09:23:37

A new 20 hp Kohler Command was $1800 or so at Northern.

KEH

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suptscottyb

09-01-2007 07:09:57

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Re: Kohler engines in reply to KEH, 08-31-2007 14:00:49

Saw that price in the new Northern Catalog. I was thinking I paid A LOT LESS than that for a Troyblt with a 19 horse Kohler in it??

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