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[ML3 1,996]

3 hours ago, Bill D said:

An M16 would be an easy swap if you can't find a good Briggs.  The electrical connections are nearly identical.  There are some Snapper and Bolens machines that use Briggs twins in addition to Craftsman tractors.  A Craftsman II,  18 HP is probably the easiest to find.  I just checked the local FBM, lots of choices.

Sounds like there may be options engine wise. I just dont do Facebook though.

[ML3 1,996]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

An advantage to staying with a stock type engine is parts availability.  

 

 

A K341 single at 16 HP will have comparable torque to a KT17. Maybe more.

IIRC, the K341 has 25.9 lb-ft. 

The KT17 shows 23 to 25 depending on source.  

 

A Magnum 18 should be slightly higher. 

 

I have a Briggs 18 twin here in a similar tractor. Seems good but I've never truly "worked" it like I have a torque monster K341.  

 

 

Good info on potential compatability.  I'll start to try & figure out what I'm gonna do. Don't wanna put huge $$ into a $300 tractor. Probably find a parts tractor that runs as the engine donor. Maybe with bad trans or other non-engine related issues??

Edited 6 hours ago by ML3

[ebinmaine 75,082]

7 minutes ago, ML3 said:

Good info on potential compatability.  I'll start to try & figure out what I'm gonna do. Don't wanna put huge $$ into a $300 tractor.

 

Don't use what you PAID as the blocker. 

 

Use the FUTURE VALUE. 

 

You have a $300 tractor....

 

You dump a grand in it....

 

You still have a  $1300 tractor that'll outperform and outlive any $5000 machine on the new market. Period. 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, ML3 said:

Probably find a parts tractor that runs as the engine donor. Maybe with bad trans or other non-engine related issues??

 

This would be ideal. 

Also consider calling Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA.  

[kpinnc 16,020]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

You still have a  $1300 tractor that'll outperform and outlive any $5000 machine on the new market. Period.