Re: Kohler 20 HP vs New Briggs Intek 20 HP

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In Reply to: Kohler 20 HP vs New Briggs Intek 20 HP posted by Joel on Thursday, February 14, 2002:

I cant comment on the Kohler (although I am sure it is a fine engine), but I have a 22HP Briggs Intek. I have had it for 3 seasons, and am very pleased. I have a 52" deck, and it never seems to be working... it just cuts and cuts. Lots of torque. I have probably a little less than 100 hours on it, and haven't had a single problem. Just checked the valves last fall and they were still in spec.
: I am in the market looking at the Scott's (JD) lawn tractors. I ran across two models, S2046 and S2048. The Scotts 2046 carries a Briggs "Intek" 20 HP, with full pressure spin on oil filter,2 cylinder engine, but a tighter turning radius (18"). The S2048 carries a Kohler 20HP full pressure spin on oil filter, 2 cylinder engine, but has a 20" turning radius. The Deck cutting width, gas capacity, and tire size are the only other differences between the two models. I am more concerned about the engine differences. Should I upgrade to the Kohler model (2048), or is it necessary if I am only cutting a flat terrain with about 2.5 acres of grass (twice a month). The 2048 does have a 48" deck, but I will probably be spending over $500 for the upgrade and 2" of grass cut. I would appreciate any advice on the two engine differences and the Scotts model of JD. - Joe

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: I cant comment on the Kohler (although I am sure it is a fine engine), but I have a 22HP Briggs Intek. I have had it for 3 seasons, and am very pleased. I have a 52" deck, and it never seems to be working... it just cuts and cuts. Lots of torque. I have probably a little less than 100 hours on it, and haven't had a single problem. Just checked the valves last fall and they were still in spec. : : I am in the market looking at the Scott's (JD) lawn tractors. I ran across two models, S2046 and S2048. The Scotts 2046 carries a Briggs "Intek" 20 HP, with full pressure spin on oil filter,2 cylinder engine, but a tighter turning radius (18"). The S2048 carries a Kohler 20HP full pressure spin on oil filter, 2 cylinder engine, but has a 20" turning radius. The Deck cutting width, gas capacity, and tire size are the only other differences between the two models. I am more concerned about the engine differences. Should I upgrade to the Kohler model (2048), or is it necessary if I am only cutting a flat terrain with about 2.5 acres of grass (twice a month). The 2048 does have a 48" deck, but I will probably be spending over $500 for the upgrade and 2" of grass cut. I would appreciate any advice on the two engine differences and the Scotts model of JD. - Joe

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