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07-25-2008, 11:08 AM #1Veteran Member
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Kohler Courage,
So, how are the Kohler Courage engines holding up?
Are the singles better/worse than the V-twins?
Early on when they were 1st released, I recall they were touted to be easier to service due to easy to get at access panels and to be more quiet due to the plastic (can't think of the official term) timing gears.
IMHO the old K and M model nodel Kohlers were some of the best small air cooled engines made. I don't hold the CV models in that same opinion but I do like the CH models better.
Is the Courage another "home run" for Kohler?BX23 w/60" MMM & thumb.
1966 Wheelhorse 856, Gear drive.
1966 Wheelhorse 876, HST drive.
w/50"sickle mower, 36" RDM, snow/grader plow, Alternator welder.
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07-25-2008, 09:06 PM #2Platinum Member
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- northeast PA
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- Deere 316 (Kohler) Deere 316 (Onan) Deere 210
Re: Kohler Courage,
From what I've read (have no personal experience as all my stuff has old Kohler "K"s in 'em) The Kohler Courage was designed as a 500 hour engine, for entry level equipment. i don't know if they are lasting longer than that or not.
If it's free, it's for me!!!!!
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07-25-2008, 10:51 PM #3Silver Member
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Re: Kohler Courage,
The singles are still nothing more than a disposable engine...The twins are somewhat better.
The plastic dipsticks still break off in the block, the valve covers still drip, the top plates vibrate loose and break off the bolts...mufflers falling off..
Cant stand em myself.
The CV and CH commands are stout and are solid 1500+ hour engines.
The K and M series...You really got to try to break one..
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07-26-2008, 01:49 PM #4Platinum Member
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Re: Kohler Courage,
They have had a bunch through the shop at the ferm supply store with problems on the plastic gear parts breaking and other stupid things, plus horrible delays for parts from MTD, glad I went Kubota for lawn mower was looking at the Cub Cadet Garden tractor.
David Kb7unsGL3130GST LA723 Loader, ATI grapple, ATI grapple bucket, WR Long front remote, Kubote rear remotes, Bradco 408 Backhoe with thumb, 60"KK brush hog, 60" RM Finish Mower, Speeco Post Auger, 72" KK rear blade, 60" box blade
BX2230 LA211, RCK60, GCK60 Bagger,42"Land Pride Tiller, XB BB, XB RB, rake, Fimco 3PT sprayer
G2160 RCK60 Mower
RTV1100 Orange, Work Lights, Front Rear Winch,Rear Screen, High Mount air cleaner, water seperator
2010 Polaris RZR 800 S
2007 CAN AM Outlander 800 LTD
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07-26-2008, 03:27 PM #5Silver Member
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Re: Kohler Courage,
hmm, we never do any engine parts through MTD, or any manufacturer. We work directly with Kohler for engine parts...next day usually.
Originally Posted by David_Kb7uns
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07-26-2008, 11:49 PM #6Platinum Member
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Re: Kohler Courage,
These were warranty jobs they were doing for the local Home Depot, they had 6 mowers for three months waiting for parts.
David Kb7unsGL3130GST LA723 Loader, ATI grapple, ATI grapple bucket, WR Long front remote, Kubote rear remotes, Bradco 408 Backhoe with thumb, 60"KK brush hog, 60" RM Finish Mower, Speeco Post Auger, 72" KK rear blade, 60" box blade
BX2230 LA211, RCK60, GCK60 Bagger,42"Land Pride Tiller, XB BB, XB RB, rake, Fimco 3PT sprayer
G2160 RCK60 Mower
RTV1100 Orange, Work Lights, Front Rear Winch,Rear Screen, High Mount air cleaner, water seperator
2010 Polaris RZR 800 S
2007 CAN AM Outlander 800 LTD
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