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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 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
I am sold on Kohler engines. I have a troy-Built Tiller that is at least 20 yrs old. It sits for months at a time. I'll bet you that if I go out right now and it hasn't run since last summer, put in fresh gas it will be running on the third pull. Besides that, they have steel cylinders that last and last.