Kohler is no more

[Wagtail]

Following.

 

[SPYDERLK]

My Craftsman (Cub Cadet) riding mower has the Kohler 24HP two cyl. engine in it. That was the main reason I bought it. I have had it for about 6 years now and no issues.

Pretty much the same. My Craftsman has the KT725. No issues.

 

[TMGT]

I think the only running kohler I have is the 20hp magnum in my Simplicity Sunstar. The aftermarket has stepped up pretty good when it comes to parts for the older Kohler's anyways.

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[check]

My last Kohler=powered device was just about worthless. The engine had a number of issues. I'd bought it right, and let it go for what I had in it. I was glad to see it go down the road. Several friends had similar issues with similar products. They used to be a reliable power plant, sad they went downhill.

Yup. My Kohler in my 17RES standby generator has been working fine since I bought it in 2012. Shocking to hear that Kohler has gone downhill.

Also, neighbors who have Generators tell me that my Kohler Generator is one of the quietest they've ever heard, so I feel lucky.

 

[Oaktree]

Nothing is as good as it once was. Or at least that seems to be the case with most things that have brands that go back several years. I use to swear by Briggs and Stratton when I was young, and lately I just seem to swear at them.

I've had mixed experiences with B&S engines as far back as I can remember. Some seemingly run forever, others are a POS.

My Craftsman (Cub Cadet) riding mower has the Kohler 24HP two cyl. engine in it. That was the main reason I bought it. I have had it for about 6 years now and no issues.

I also had a Craftsman rider mower with a Kohler, and it was fine. The reason it got junked had nothing to do with the engine.

And then won't ship from another warehouse that has stock unless you are willing to pay a separate freight charge.

Lots of that going around. Rock Auto is a big offender in that regard too.

 

[Spanner]

Here is an interview that youtuber Chicanic had with the new Rehlko CEO.

Interesting

 

[mjonesnh]

Lots of that going around. Rock Auto is a big offender in that regard too.

Main reason I quit doing business with them. Last time I tried to order from them , 3 items and each shipping from different location. $44 for 3 items and $ 37 shipping. No way. Placed order at different company for $48 delivered. Never tried them again

 

[garry1p]

This is good news for the established engine makers like Briggs or Kawasaki

 

[TMGT]

Lots of that going around. Rock Auto is a big offender in that regard too.

Main reason I quit doing business with them. Last time I tried to order from them , 3 items and each shipping from different location. $44 for 3 items and $ 37 shipping. No way. Placed order at different company for $48 delivered. Never tried them again

For Rock auto you just have to shop based on the warehouses, I pick the most important thing or particular thing I need and then shop the rest based on if they are in the same warehouse.

They at least mark things that ship from the same warehouse once you select an item.

I don't use them for everything, but you can find some good deals on name brand stuff sometimes.

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