[InTroubleAlltheTime]

Group: Don't seem to see too many Onan twin replacements with Kohler twins when someone opts to make a complete change. Seem to see mostly the Vanguards or in some cases Honda engines. Am I mistaken or is it price or some other reason?

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[Stewart]

Rich

I recall that some loaders came with Honda's :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

Rich

I recall that some loaders came with Honda's :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Stewart: Yes, I remember that discussion. Very interesting. Although this wasn't the situation I was thinking of for the post, I guess this one at the Dover show got my interest:

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[Billygoat]

I was checkin' that one out also. Deb really impressed me, as soon as we walked up to it she said "that's been repowered", blew me away! She's got a good eye for someone that just rolls her eyes everytime "garden tractor" is mentioned.

 

[Billygoat]

As far as using (or not) Kohlers for repower, I'm not sure why they are not used. We have a Kohler Command in the Craftsman we use that's 8 years old and has been great. At work, we use portable compressors for various tasks. One has a Vanguard and will start reliably any day of the year. The one with the Kohler- you better store it in a heated building if it's cold out. That thing will not start worth a diddly. Warm weather-fires right up and runs great. It has been like that since new.

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

I was checkin' that one out also. Deb really impressed me, as soon as we walked up to it she said "that's been repowered", blew me away! She's got a good eye for someone that just rolls her eyes everytime "garden tractor" is mentioned.

Those two were eye catchers, the white worked IMHO. I noted that he cut the hood and perhaps put in the hood scoop for more clearance. Don't know the HP but that must be one powerful 200 series.
I think Massey put twin Kohlers in some of their "Ingersoll" GTs, I believe at least in the high wheel models.
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[mikebramel]

They did, but those were Magnums. Onan replicas, not vtwins

 

[robynrj]

Rich
I'm sure Vanguards used because of price. Case used Kohler Command OHV in 7020. Bob M

 

[InTroubleAlltheTime]

Rich
I'm sure Vanguards used because of price. Case used Kohler Command OHV in 7020. Bob M

Thanks Bob for weighing in, you are the Kohler man in my mind! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: TomA has carefully outlined the issues with a re power with a different model engine several times on the forum. I think if I ever went that route I wouldn't mind paying a little more, being in it for the long term. In fact I think I would expect to have the tractor until I kick the bucket! LOL
So is a new Kohler Command OHV an excellent engine?
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[robynrj]

Rich
Kohler is a VERY good engine, as are others.....only this one is made in USA(Wi) still. Parts are easy to find. Bob M

 

[robynrj]

Rich
BUT...I would still rebuild an ONAN if that was original engine...GREAT torque.....smooth. Bob M