Kohler Engines

Kohler makes a very good product that is geared toward the future. They are ready to take on the 2001 emission standards with engines such as the new Kohler Aegis pictured to the right. When purchasing a product with a Kohler Engine on it, you don't have to worry about the quality of the engine. You will find Kohler to be a commercial grade engine built to last many seasons.

 

 

 
 
Magnum

The Kohler Magnum is the last of a breed, so to speak. Many of you remember the K-series, at least around here when the locals start talking about tough engines, the Kohler K-series always comes up. The Magnum, like the K-series is a 4-cycle, single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled, horizontal shaft, cast iron block. Now that's a mouth full, but it boils down to one tough engine that's been proven over time. No one knows how long the L-head engine design will last with the new emission standards breathing down their neck, but names like Onan and Kohler will be there when the swan song is played. Currently the Kohler Magnum comes in 8, 12 and 16 horsepower. Right now in the single cylinder, L-head, commercial engine market, Kohler Magnum is king of themountain.


 

 

Command

The Kohler Command is part of the new breed of engines to hit the market in recent years. These engines run more efficient by utilizing technologies like overhead valves, hydraulic valve lifters, full flow pressure lubrication. The Command comes in two flavors, Command and Command Pro. The Command is a 4-cycle, air-cooled, gasoline engine with the following features:

  1. 11 to 27 hp, vertical and horizontal crankshafts.
  2. Single and V-twin cylinder configuration.
  3. Overhead valve design, with hydraulic valve lifters.
  4. Pressure lubricated with oil filter.
  5. Aluminum head and crankcase with steel cylinder liner.
  6. Electronic ignition and automatic compression release.

The Command Pro adds these additional features:

  1. Self relieving choke carburetor.
  2. Larger capacity fuel, air and oil filters.
  3. Hardened crankshaft journals.
  4. Precision aligned camshaft.
  5. High performance spark plug.
  6. Universal yellow service points.
  7. Dual oil drain.

The Kohler Command and Command Pro are used on a variety of applications from consumer products like Cub Cadet and John Deere mowers to commercial / industrial applications. Also, check out the new 26 hp Command fuel injected engine. This gives you an idea of the direction the industry is headed. If your into Kart racing you might want to take a look at Kohler's new CH6T XKE Go-Kart engine. The command is a "World Class" engine and can compete with the best of them.

 

Command CS Pro

New in 1999 is Kohlers CS line of horizontal crankshaft OHV engines, designated as the Command CS Pro series, which will be in 4, 6, 8.5, 10, 12 horsepower. These engines were designed to supplement the need for commercial grade engines in the single cylinder small horsepower range of 4 to 12 hp, currently not available in the Command Pro series. Two footprint sizes cover the five engines. Here's some of the features to look for on this line of new engines.

  1. OHV slant cylinder (22 & 28 degrees).
  2. Large capacity fuel tank w/shutoff and dual filter.
  3. Oversized muffler w/arrestor & guard.
  4. Steel-forged crankshaft.
  5. Dual main ball bearings.
  6. Splash lubrication.
  7. Oil Sentry, low oil shutdown.
  8. Oversized muffler w/arrestor & guard.
  9. Sound absorbing alloy crankcase.
  10. Two year warranty
AegisTM Water-Cooled

Kohler has designed a new engine to meet the needs of the future. Combining a patented liquid-cooling design, heavy-duty air filtration system and many of the proven features of Kohler's air-cooled Command series, the quiet-running Kohler Aegis provide the commercial turf and consumer lawn and garden market with peak power and torque, fuel efficiency, long engine life and extended maintenance intervals. This new engine will come in 17, 20 and 23HP vertical V-Twin OHV design. They are designed for easy maintenance via a quick release blower shroud to gain access to maintenance items. The picture shows an Aegis with the shroud removed showing the cooling coils. This engine will start showing up on equipment during the 2000 season.

 
 
TriadTM OHC

The Kohler Overhead Cam is a next generation engine which utilizes automotive technologies in its design. The 16 & 18hp OHC comes in a V-twin design. By utilizing belt drive overhead cam design, Kohler has achieved a very quiet and efficient running engine. The drive belt has a 3000 hour life expectancy. Look for this type of technology to become standard, along with electronic fuel injection in the engines of the future, as the need to become more efficient to meet emission standards becomes a reality.

The Kohler slogan is "Born To Run" and they are on the right track. Visit the Kohler Engines web site at http://www.kohlerengines.com/.

 

 

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