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| So I have a Kohler Command 12.5HP in my tractor right now, and im getting a parts tractor with a 12HP Briggs and Stratton. Should I keep the Kohler or swap in the Briggs? | |
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| I agree with CraftsmanQuad, although I am a huge fan of the old Kohler K series, I've heard some pretty bad things about newer Kohlers. I have two Briggs though, a 12.5hp and 11hp, and I recommend the Briggs engines. ![](https://i.servimg.com/u/f86/19/98/54/71/separa13.png) "This'll either wake you up or put you to sleep forever!"- Red Green "Whatever you do you should do right, even if it's something wrong." - Hank Hill - MTD Off-Road Build - Ford LT 110 Off-Road Build - Craftsman GT 6000 Off-Road Build - Sears LT11 Rat Rod Build *2019 Build-Off Winner!* Garden Tractor Collection: Allis B-110 x2, 710, 716, & 410 - Wheel Horse 655, 953 & 500 Special - Case 444 - Bolens Versamatic, G10 & 1668 Diesel Swapped - Cub 106, 124 & 1000/149 Frankentractor - Ford 120, LGT 125 & 145 - White 1650 Yard Boss - Moto Mower 710-100 | |
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| assuming they are both flathead engines, use the briggs. i love the old briggs, and like AllisKid said, ive heard bad things about them kohlers. stick with briggs, she wont fail you! | |
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![Need help chosing an engine. Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Need help chosing an engine. September 30th 2016, 9:00 am | |
| in my experience Kohler is a lot better than briggs. i hate briggs and stratton carburetors. i got a locked up Kohler Command and i just sprayed a little WD40 down the cylinder and got it loose and ive been running it on my lawn mower for 3 years now with no problems. oil stayed clear for 2 years without changing it. idk what my problem is with briggs and stratton but i just cant seem to be able to get them running and i HATE them. their flathead push mower engines tho are great i love them. but anything OHV or bigger than 8 hp i hate | |
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| i swapped a kohler ohv single 12 in my craftsman and had to drill 2 new mounting holes. the kohler wiring is so complex on my machine i said screw it and completely rewired and it works. | |
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