I'm not a big fan of the Toro branded Loncin engines. At work I have replaced dozens of Kohler and Briggs head gaskets, many without signs of restricted airflow. 0 Kawasaki.
OPE engines; which to avoid?
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avoid kolher 2 cyl engines. dont last
I have 285 hrs on our Briggs 20 HP single with zero problems. I service it at the end of the season and its on our 42 inch cut Husqvarna that me bought from a dealer in OPE. Salesman told us not to get the Koehler because 20 years ago they were having problems. Ours has the hydrostat with a cooling fan on top and we have had no problems with it.
2000 hrs should not be a problem for this engine if it is maintained. The only issue I've seen with Kawasaki is old parts access & price but 2009 is not yet "old".
Briggs Vangard
Kawasaki FX series
Kohler Command
Kawasaki FX series
Kohler Command
My Kawasaki V 23 hp is a beast
I'd say the only drawback is noise. Comes with most any engines. Not sure if Honda has an engine in this class but their singles are the quieter one in the single class
I'd say the only drawback is noise. Comes with most any engines. Not sure if Honda has an engine in this class but their singles are the quieter one in the single class
Kohler command ignition coils, head gaskets and valves that dont seat, blown crankshaft seals
Briggs vanguard ignition coil and bent pushrods, rocker arm problems in the 28,30 and 37 hp variants. High hour models have sump leaks.
I work on engines everyday and by far the kohler is the worst with briggs being second to that.
I prefer Kubota gas and diesel engines over everything.
Briggs vanguard ignition coil and bent pushrods, rocker arm problems in the 28,30 and 37 hp variants. High hour models have sump leaks.
I work on engines everyday and by far the kohler is the worst with briggs being second to that.
I prefer Kubota gas and diesel engines over everything.
I've got a Kohler command twenty...23? HP. It had a blown head gasket on one side at around 700 hrs total use. It's mounted to a deere z710a from 2011. Annual oil changes after break in period using either Amsoil small engine or HPL small engine 10W30/10W40/15W40 oil. I used to use 10W30 early on, but have switched to the heavier stuff now.
What issues have you seen with the Toro engines? I'm not the biggest fan of them switching to those over the Kawasaki, but have a few customers with the 708cc V-Twin and no issues yet. They are all under 500 hours admittedly.
I’m a fan of Honda riding mowers. Currently own two: the 3013HT and the 3009MT. With the GXV390, GXV270 engines; 30”, 38” decks respectively.
They are comically over built. Parts are easy to obtain both new and used. The GXV engines have iron cylinder liners, pressurized and splash oil pumps and oil filtration. They’re simple to maintain and work on.
They are easy to find for a modest price and should last a long time with diligent maintenance.
The two mowers shown cost about $700 for both of them.
They are comically over built. Parts are easy to obtain both new and used. The GXV engines have iron cylinder liners, pressurized and splash oil pumps and oil filtration. They’re simple to maintain and work on.
They are easy to find for a modest price and should last a long time with diligent maintenance.
The two mowers shown cost about $700 for both of them.
