pharmvet
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- Sep 28, 2008
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- Location
- North East TX
- Tractor
- Ford 7710 II FWA, NH TB110 FWA w/ NH 46LB loader, JD 5303 2wd w/ loader
I have an old Dixie Chopper 60" zero turn lawn mower that has mowed enough grass to feed every cow in Texas. In short --- looks like the motor needs to be replaced. My small engine guy called me this afternoon and broke the news. Currently, it has a Kohler 25 HP engine. This has been a very good engine. I purchased this mower "used" about 6 years ago. Since then I have mowed about 4 acres weekly during the peak mowing season.
My question is: Can I replace this 25 HP engine with a 30 or so HP engine? Can I find a larger HP engine that will mate up with the mounting brackets, all the wiring, etc? Also, will any of the drive train (pullys, belts, etc need to be altered in any way?
thanks for your thoughts and opinions.
My question is: Can I replace this 25 HP engine with a 30 or so HP engine? Can I find a larger HP engine that will mate up with the mounting brackets, all the wiring, etc? Also, will any of the drive train (pullys, belts, etc need to be altered in any way?
thanks for your thoughts and opinions.